Summary: A certified Physician Assistant from MCPHS University- Boston and current MA license, with four years leading dermatology clinical trials with successful FDA approval and an additional two years as a laboratory assistant working in pre-clinical drug development. Completed ten 5-week rotations in level 1 trauma hospitals, medical clinics, and surgical rooms in Boston and Bolivia South America. I have been first assist in the OR for trauma orthopedics, plastic surgery, and general surgery. I’m seeking a role as a compassionate Physician Assistant in healthcare.
EDUCATION
MCPHS University, Boston MA
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, Sept 2019
Certifications: NCCPA Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Aug 15th 2019, MA License, NPI
Activities: PASS Club, PA Week, Lobbied at MA State House Chapter 176S Mass Health
Clinical Rotations
Women’s Health Ob/Gyn - Buena Ventura Hospital, Bolivia, South America 01/2019-02/2019
Family Medicine - Wellesley Family Clinic - Wellesley MA 02/2019-03/2019
Emergency Medicine - Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA 03/2019-04/2019
Emergency Medicine - Tufts Medical Center, Boston MA 06/2019-07/2019
Plastic Surgery - Boston VA, West Roxbury & Jamaica Plains MA 08/2018-09/2018
General Surgery - Newton Wellesley Hospital - Newton MA 05/2018-06/2018
Pediatrics - Melrose Pediatrics - Melrose MA 06/2018-07/2018
Orthopedics Surgery - St Elizabeth Hospital - Brighton MA 07/2018-08/2018
Psychiatry - Tufts Medical Center - Boston MA 10/2018-10/2018
Internal Medicine - Lahey Hospital - Burlington MA 11/2018-12/2018
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science Biology Major/Psychology Minor, January 2012 Cum Laude
Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
Study Abroad Semester Biomedical Science, September-December 2010
SKILLS
Trained: BLS/ACLS Certified by American Heart Association, GCP, HIPAA & OSHA
Laboratory: HPI & Physical Exam, Suturing, Injections, EKG, Venipuncture, Vital Signs, Slit Lamp, Assays, and ELISA
Computer: EPIC, Sorian, MedHost, MS Word, Excel, PP, Centricity, OneNote, Canfield Medical Photography, PatentSafe
Language: Basic Spanish
EMPLOYMENT
Massachusetts General Hospital Februrary 2020
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Managed Inpatient, Outpatient, monitored IV Sedation, assisted in the Operating Room, consulted trauma Emergency Department cases.
Screened and Implemented COVID test for all surgical procedures.
Skin Care Physicians: Chestnut Hill, MA August 2012 – July 2016
Dermatology Clinical Research Coordinator
• Coordinated medical/cosmetic dermatology, screening visits, adverse event reporting, data collection, and protocols.
• Obtained informed consent, medical history, assessments, assisted in surgical operations, and post-op care
• Collaborate with PI, Sub-I and sponsors: Allergan, submission to IRB, and passed FDA inspection
• Increased patient recruitment and retention by expanding study database and patient files for clinical trials
• Lead coordinator on the first prototype of Cellfina, Kybella, Allergan Filler/Botox, Latisse, & Cynosure Pico laser
• Performed phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, abdominal ultrasound, Zeltiq, Pelleve treatment
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Boston, MA January – June 2011
Nephrology Kidney Disease Lab Assistant
• Laboratory studies on the molecular and genetic basis of kidney disease.
Adnexus: Waltham, MA January – June 2010
Preclinical Assay Development and Sample Analysis Group/ELISA Lab Assistant
EMD Serono: Billerica, MA January – June 2009
Molecular & Cell Biology Lab Assistant
EXPERIENCE
SkinCare Physicians: Chestnut Hill, MA April 2019 – Sept 2019
Dermatology Clinic
• Experience following Dr. Arndt, Dr. Kaminer, Dr. Rohrer, Dr. Morton, and Kelly PA-C assessing and treating a wide variety of skin conditions and skin cancer.
• Annual Skin Check, Mohs Surgery, Pathology, Skin Biopsy, Cryosurgery, Electrodesiccation/Curettage, Acne Tx
Brigham and Women’s Hospital: Brookline, MA 2012
Preventative Medicine Research
• Vitamin versus Placebo studies for Geriatrics
Massachusetts General Hospital: Boston, MA 2011
Interventional Radiology/Imaging Observation
• Dark room reading with residents/fellows for x-ray, CT scans, and MRI
• US guided IR procedures and cath lab
• Followed Dr. Harisinghani in the Radiology department
VOLUNTEER
Rurrenbaque Medical Mission: Bolivia, South America 2019
Village of Bia
• Assisted indigenous communities within in the Amazon Rainforest
• Home visits with Dr. Nirza for Dengue Prevention and Awareness (Spanish)
Barbara McInnis Medical Center for the Homeless: Boston, MA 2017
HPI and Physical Exam
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Boston, MA 2014
Fundraiser for Charity