KATHERINE (KATIE) SZAKAL

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

*** **** ****** *****, ****** Robins, GA 31088 · 478-***-**** · adhjql@r.postjobfree.com · linkedin.com/in/katherine-szakal-53a691138

EDUCATION

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Physician Assistant Program Nashville, TN Masters of Science of Medicine August 2019

Philanthropy Officer for Class of 2019

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, College of Family and Consumer Sciences Athens, GA Bachelors of Science in Nutrition Science May, 2017 Magna Cum Laude Honor

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

GEORGIA CENTER FOR PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Macon, GA Physician Assistant, Plastic Surgery November 2020- Present

● Full-time outpatient plastic surgery

● Performing non-invasive aesthetic procedures such as neurotoxin injection

● Assisting physician as needed as first surgical assist WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE OF MIDDLE GEORGIA Warner Robins, GA Physician Assistant, OB/GYN September 2019-November 2020

● Full-time outpatient obstetrics and gynecology

● Main duties include annual exams, birth control counseling, gestational diabetes counseling, treating acute and chronic gynecologic condition, prenatal visits, postpartum visits, referring to other speciality providers when appropriate

● Proficient in performing pap tests, Nexplanon insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, vulvar biopsies, I&D cysts/abscesses, etc.

● Telemedicine visits performed as needed.

● EMR: eClinicalWorks

THE SKIN CLIQUE Middle GA

Physician Assistant, Aesthetic Dermatology May 2020- September 2020

● Part-time outpatient concierge skincare service virtually and in-person

● Perform procedures such as neurotoxin injections, dermaplaning, and chemical peels

● Trained to inject neurotoxin in Charleston, SC by Dr. Sarah Allen

● Diagnosing and treating mild to moderate acne, melasma, & photoaging and referring to medical dermatology when appropriate

● EMR: Aesthetic Record

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN and Surrounding Areas Physician Assistant Student, Clinical Rotations August 2018-August 2019 Dermatology

● Hands-on experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of skin conditions, managing dermatologic medications, KOH preparations, Tzanck smears, Wood’s lamp investigations, microscopic hair follicle evaluations, skin cultures, and performing in-office procedures such as cryosurgery, electrodessication & curettage, injections, biopsies, suturing, observing Botox and filler injections General Surgery

● Trained as first and second surgical assist, experience working with laparoscopic cameras and instruments, wound debridement/irrigation, closing surgical incisions, and assisting with numerous procedures including port placements, hernia repairs, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, breast biopsies, mastectomies, and lumpectomies.

● Worked in an outpatient clinic seeing patients for initial assessments, pre-op/post-op visits, breast exams, and assisting with in-office procedures including ultrasound, breast biopsies, drain/suture removals, and wound checks.

Family and Internal Medicine

● Provided care to a diverse patient population in family medicine and internal medicine clinics that included assessing and diagnosing patients, analyzing lab results and medications, counselling on diet, exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation, and creating treatment plans for patients Pediatric

● Assisted in providing acute treatment to pediatric population, performing well-child checks, and assessing growth/development

Psychiatry

● Experience assessing adult and adolescent patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders both inpatient and outpatient, assisting with treatment plans, ECT, intensive outpatient therapy Emergency Medicine

● Experience suturing, incising/draining abscesses, interpreting EKGs, performing DRE’s and hemoccults, reviewing x-rays and CT scans, and assisting with pelvic exams, suicide assessment and referral, joint reductions, intubation, and a Code Blue

ATHENS GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATION Athens, GA

Certified Medical Assistant January 2017-May 2017

● Obtained clinical experience for PA school by triaging patients, utilizing EMR to schedule patients, communicating and referring to other medical providers, educating patient on preparations for outpatient gastroenterological procedures

THE ASHFORD CENTER FOR GYNECOLOGY Athens, GA

Certified Medical Assistant May 2016-August 2016

● Obtained clinical experience for PA school one summer by triaging patients, assisting in gynecological procedures such as pap tests and hormone pellet therapy, interpreting pregnancy tests, scheduling patients, and obtaining pre certifications for medications from insurance companies DERMATOLOGY OF ATHENS Athens, GA

Certified Medical Assistant January 2016-May 2016

● Obtained clinical experience for PA school by triaging patients, scribing for 2 physicians, and sending in prescriptions

ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA Warner Robins, GA Surgical Assistant May 2015-August 2015

● Assisted surgeon directly in procedures that included wisdom teeth removal, multiple teeth extractions, IV insertion and anesthesia, sterile technique, and other oral maxillofacial procedures WORK EXPERIENCE

EPIPHANY Athens, GA

Sales Associate August 2016-May 2017

● In a clothing store that donates the entire proceeds to local and global charities, I assisted customers in choosing and buying merchandise, developing displays, forming marketing campaigns and events. GRACE CHURCH Perry, GA

Youth Group Internship May 2014- August 2014

● Assisted church youth pastor in developing and organizing events for 50 children grades 6th-12th. Leader of high school girls Bible study.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

● National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (August 2019)

● GA License #: 9430 (September 2019)

● NPI #: 113*******

● DEA #: MS5610919

● ACLS, BLS (2020)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

● American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

● Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)

● American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

● Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG)

● Physician Assistants for Global Health (PAGH)

VOLUNTEERING

● Harvest Church Youth Group Leader (2019-2020)

● Medical Volunteer with Mercury Courts Health Fair (2017, 2018)

● Medical Volunteer with Mercy Health Center (2015-2017)

● Medical volunteer with VIDA Volunteer Medical Missions (2016)

● Athens Foodbank (2016-2017)

● Shopping with a Bulldawg (2013-2016)

REFERENCES

● Robert Jones, previous employer, adhjql@r.postjobfree.com

● Dr. Tan-Loc Nguyen, OB/GYN; Supervising Physician, adhjql@r.postjobfree.com

● Laura Kigweba PA-C; PA School Clinical Advisor, adhjql@r.postjobfree.com

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