Kathryn L. Hilovsky, PA-C

*** ******** **** • Simpsonville, SC 29681 • 302-***-**** • adhzd4@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed in South Carolina (Lic.#3519)

November 19, 2020

Dear Doctors Care Physician Assistant Hiring Director,

Please allow this letter to express my strong desire to be selected for the Physician Assistant position that was recently showcased on Indeed.com. I’ve recently relocated to the Upstate area after practicing as a General Surgery Physician Assistant at a high-volume Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia for the past two years. During this time, I have not only acquired a diverse set of surgical skills, but have assessed a variety of patients in need of urgent/emergent medical and surgical interventions. It has been throughout these stressful and challenging patient encounters where I feel as if I have found my true calling in healthcare. It is my personal mission to positively impact the lives of those around me, not only in my patient care, but in my interactions with my co-workers and visitors of the hospital. Thus, I believe that my empathetic and compassionate approach to practicing medicine will add value to the services already provided at Doctors Care.

In my most recent role as a Surgical PA, I was privileged to work with several amazing and talented surgeons on many critically ill patients requiring complex surgeries. Daily, I served as first assist in the operating room, performed inpatient rounds, and conducted both emergent and non-emergent perioperative patient examinations. Additionally, I have specialized training in inserting central lines and temporary dialysis catheters, complex wound closure techniques, performing surgical wound debridements, and inserting and managing surgical drains, chest thoracostomy tubes and nasogastric tubes. Therefore, given my professional qualifications, quest for excellence, and tireless work ethic, I am confident that I will be able to add to my existing skillset and transition to the Doctors Care Team harmoniously.

I believe that my respectful and kindhearted personality, coupled with my diligent and dependable work ethic, will allow me to enhance the productivity of the team, and contribute to the goal of providing top-notch comprehensive healthcare. Furthermore, my team-orientation and well-rounded professional experience will allow me to establish seamless working relationships with fellow providers and permit me to perform at the peak of my medical license.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to meeting you for an interview.

Very Sincerely,

Kathryn L. Hilovsky, PA-C, MPAS, MS

Professional references provided on request

Kathryn L. Hilovsky, PA-C

128 Bathurst Lane, Simpsonville, SC 30458 • 302-***-**** • adhzd4@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed in South Carolina (Lic.#3519)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As a dependable and highly-motivated Physician Assistant with General Surgery experience, I possess a highly versatile skill set, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude. My genuine passion to serve others, coupled with my unwavering quest for excellence, demonstrates my desire to add value to a team committed to delivering the highest standard of medical care.

EDUCATION

Augusta University Augusta, GA

Master of Physician Assistant GPA: 3.85/4.0 August 2017

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Master of Science Kinesiology GPA: 3.88/4.0 May 2015

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences December 2007

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant, General Surgery Statesboro, GA

East Georgia Regional Medical Center/Cedar Surgical Associates June 2018 – May 2020

One of two Advanced Practice Providers at a busy regional hospital serving as first-assist to four General Surgeons in a variety of invasive, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical procedures.

Highly competent in a variety of surgical procedures including ultrasound guided venous access, insertion of Triple Lumen and Quinton dialysis catheters, excisional skin biopsies, I&D, and the insertion and management of surgical drains, chest thoracostomy tubes and nasogastric tubes.

Demonstrate advanced wound care techniques including repair of simple and complex wounds, wound debridement, and chronic wound care management.

Conduct exemplary inpatient/outpatient assessments by obtaining detailed medical/surgical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and ordering appropriate diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.

Educate patients and family members on diagnoses, surgical treatment options, and post-operative care.

Provide weekly on-call coverage for General Surgery Team

Yield harmonious interpersonal relationships with Supervising Surgeons, Attending Physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure facilitation of continuity of patient care.

Diabetes Program Manager/Clinical Exercise Specialist Savannah, GA

St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital August 2011- August 2013

Coordinated the City of Savannah’s comprehensive diabetes management program designed to educate patients on diabetes disease management, healthy lifestyle choices, medication management, and emotional health

Designed individualized wellness plans and exercise prescriptions for patients within the diabetes program

Performed health assessments on diabetic patients which included biometrics, BMP, lipid profile, HbA1c, submaximal exercise testing, and resting metabolism

Performed annual physical and health assessments on City of Savannah Firefighters which included biometrics, electrocardiograms, vision and hearing assessments, and exercise tests

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

NCCPA Board Certified 2017 – 2021

South Carolina Physician Assistant License #3519 2020 – 2021

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2018 – 2020

Basic Life Support (BLS) 2018 – 2020

CONTINUED EDUCATION & TRAINING

Johns Hopkins Perioperative Management Conference February 2019

Attended supplemental ultrasound workshop to further enhance technique of obtaining transthoracic views of cardiac and lung structures when assessing unstable perioperative patients.

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants Conference October 2019

Attended supplemental ultrasound workshop to further enhance ultrasound guided vascular access technique and EFAST examinations.

Attended Advanced Suturing Workshop to further enhance traumatic and elective suture closure techniques.

RESEARCH

Gilbertson, Nicole; Mandelson, Joan; Hilovsky, Kathryn; Akers, Jeremy D.; Hargens, Trent A; Wenos, David L.; Edwards, Elizabeth Skidmore. (2017). The Role of Combining Supervised Run Sprint Interval Training or Moderate Intensity Continuous Training with the Diabetes Prevention Program on Clinical Outcomes. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, manuscript currently in review.

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

Lead Graduate Assistant

Health Assessment Laboratory, James Madison University August 2013 – May 2015

Prepared and taught laboratory lectures and assignments for three upper level undergraduate Health Sciences courses: Chronic Diseases, Therapeutic Assessment I, and Therapeutic Assessment II

Instructed college seniors in a variety of health assessments and exercise tests including ECG interpretation, analysis of blood and urine chemistries, pulmonary function testing, DEXA scans, maximal and submaximal cardiorespiratory exercise testing, and indirect calorimetry for metabolic/nutritional analysis

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Preceptor for Prospective Physician Assistant Students Statesboro, GA

East Georgia Regional Medical Center 2018-Present

Provided a comprehensive, multi-week surgical shadowing experience to three prospective Physician Assistant Students. Precepted students were introduced to basic physical exam techniques, common surgical instruments, surgical knot tying and simple suturing skills, hospital rounds, and observing a variety of surgical procedures and operations.

Community Hernia Screening Statesboro, GA

East Georgia Regional Medical Center Spring/Fall 2019

Performed free comprehensive hernia screenings and education on surgical treatment options for employees of East Georgia Regional Medical Center and Georgia Southern University.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants – Current Fellow Member

Georgia Association of Physician Assistants– Fellow Member (2017-2020)

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants – Fellow Member

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