EDUCATION

Rush University – Chicago, IL December 2019

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

3.9 GPA

Unique 30-month curriculum

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College of William and Mary – Williamsburg, VA May 2015

Bachelor of Science, Physiological Biology

Minor in Management and Organizational Leadership

Mason School of Business

Semester at Sea Global Study Abroad Experience August - December 2013

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetic Surgery Physician Assistant

Elysium SurgiSpa – Chicago, IL January 2020 - Present

Work in collaboration with physician, and as the lead provider when physician is not in the office, to see and manage cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine patients

Procedures performed include:

oMinimally invasive treatments with neurotoxin administration for facial rhyhtids, TMJ, and hyperhidrosis, PRP hair rejuvenation, MiraDry sweat gland reduction, radiofrequency with microneedling, chemical peels, Ultherapy, Emsculpt, and sclerotherapy

oMinor surgical procedures such as scar revisions, cosmetic mole removals, and epidermal cyst excisions

oLaser treatments with the Sciton Joule platform (ProFractional Er:YAG, BBL, NanoLaserPeel, MicroLaserPeel), Gentlemax Pro (laser hair removal, treatment of pigmented lesions), and Clear & Brilliant

Evaluate and manage a variety of skin conditions including but not limited to acne, rosacea, acne scars, surgical scars, melasma, keloids, solar lentigines, telangiectasias, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Maintain relationships with pharmaceutical and device representatives while participating in advanced trainings

Medical Assistant June 2015 - April 2017

Day Dermatology & Aesthetics (Dr. Doris Day) – New York, NY

Performed histories and physicals and assisted in cosmetic and medical procedures at a fast-paced practice with a large patient load

Performed various medical and cosmetic procedures such as administering intramuscular injections, BTL Vanquish treatments, PDT (photodynamic therapy treatments), collecting cultures/specimens, and suture removals

Acted as liaison between pharmacies, insurance companies, and patients, to manage prescription medication orders, refills, and prior authorizations

Emergency Medicine Scribe & Scribe Trainer April 2014 - May 2015

eScribe Management Services – Williamsburg, VA

Worked in collaboration with ER physicians and PAs to record and update patients' electronic medical records

Observed and assisted provider with basic examination procedures

Maintained fluency in medical terminology, human anatomy, medical record keeping, and HIPAA regulations

Head Researcher September 2008 - 2011

Hofstra University – Hempstead, NY

Participated in Advanced Science Research program and worked under a mentoring professor conducting research analyzing perception biases on body image based on prior knowledge of subject vs. strangers

Designed experimental procedures, recruited subjects, analyzed data, formulated questionnaires, conducted extensive background research, wrote and submitted IRB requests and wrote final research paper

Assisted with various other projects as a Research Assistant

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Third Year Advanced Practice Training (6-week rotations)

MOHS Surgery / Dermatology - Advanced Skin & MOHS Surgery Center

Plastic Surgery / Facial Plastics - Dr. Karol Gutowski MD Plastic Surgery / University of Illinois at Chicago

Cosmetic Surgery Surgery - Elysium SurgiSpa

General Surgery - Rush Oak Park Hospital

Cardiac Surgery - Rush University Medical Center (RUMC)

Electives (4-week rotations)

MOHS Surgery / Dermatology - Summit Dermatology

Plastic Surgery - Dr. Karol Gutowski MD Plastic Surgery

ENT Surgery - Head & Neck Cancer / Facial Plastics - RUMC

Neurosurgery - Riverside Medical Center

Core Rotations (4-week rotations)

General Surgery - Surgical Oncology - RUMC

OB/GYN & Gynecological Surgery - RUMC

Pediatrics - Access Booker Pediatrics

Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine - Advanced Behavioral Health

Geriatrics - RUMC

Internal Medicine - MacNeal Hospital

Family Medicine - Northshore Health Centers

Emergency Medicine - RUMC

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

PA Student Preceptor July 2020 – Present

Rush University PA Program – Chicago, IL

Precept 3rd year PA students interested in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery; act as resource for PA students

PA Program Volunteer June 2017 – Present

Rush University PA Program – Chicago, IL

Conduct faculty candidate interviews, teach underclassmen surgical etiquette, gowning, gloving, and sterile technique, and skills training including incision and drainage, suturing, and injections.

Rush Community Service Initiatives Program (RCSIP) Student Clinic Leader October 2017 – December 2019

Franciscan House of Mary & Joseph Homeless Shelter – Chicago, IL

Elected as clinic leader along with 7 medical students to provide free medical care to uninsured shelter residents

Coordinated volunteer and physician schedules, triaged and examined patients, dispensed medications, trained new volunteers, and acquired and allocated funds donated to the charity

PA Program Admissions Interviewer June 2017 – December 2019

Rush University College of Health Sciences – Chicago, IL

Organized interview sessions, conducted interviews, lead tours of the hospital, and helped select incoming class

Martin Luther King Day of Service January 2018 & 2019

Franciscan House of Mary & Joseph Homeless Shelter – Chicago, IL

Cooked and served breakfast to the ~300 residents of the Franciscan shelter in honor of MLK day

Silent Auction Coordinator March 2018

Rush University PA Program – Chicago, IL

Recruited donations and organized a silent auction raising over $6,000 to benefit the Gilda’s Club of Chicago

PA Week Coordinator August - October 2017

RUMC – Chicago, IL

Coordinated activities to celebrate PA Week throughout RUMC including a lecture given by Jennifer Orozco, PA-C to raise awareness about the PA profession

Worked with University relations, marketing and vendors to display AAPA informatics throughout the hospital

HONORS & AWARDS

Received the PA Program Class of 2019 Faculty Awards for:

oAcademic Excellence

oDistinguished Leadership

2019 AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl Finalist (2nd Place / 104 teams)

2018 AAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl Participant

Rush University PA Class of 2019 Vice President

College of William & Mary Dean’s List

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Xeomin (botulinum toxin type A) (Merz Institute of Advanced Aesthetics)

Ultrasound, Visualization and Aesthetics (Merz Institute of Advanced Aesthetics)

Morpheus 8 (INMODE)

Asclera (polidocanol) Injection Course (Merz)

Juvederm Volbella XC Injection Training Course (Allergan)

Voluma XC Injection Training Course (Allergan)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Gamma Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Women’s Fraternity at William and Mary

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