Rachel M. Graziano, MS, PA-C

**** **** ****** **** ******, MI 48820

517-***-**** adi233@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Alderson Broaddus University: Philippi, WV 2018 to 2020

oMasters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Grand Valley State University: Allendale, MI 2012 to 2016

oBachelors of Science in Allied Health Science

oMinor in Sociology

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE August 2019 to July 2020

Emergency Medicine: Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI

o Autonomously conducted focused histories and physicals, ordered and interpreted diagnostic labs and imaging, formed differential diagnoses and developed treatment plans in the fast-track station under the supervision of Matthew McDonnell, FNP.

oConsulted and collaborated with specialists and hospitalists regarding admissions and patient care.

oPerformed laceration repair, wound care, injections, rectal and pelvic exams, and assisted with shoulder reductions, intubations, and central line placements.

Internal Medicine: Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH

oProvided inpatient care in the ICU, medical/surgical unit, progressive care unit, and observation unit under the supervision of Traci Montgomery, CNP.

oObtained patient histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and imaging, and developed treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients.

oParticipated in central line placement, arterial line removal, nasogastric tube placement and removal, chest tube removal, paracentesis, and bronchoscopy.

oUtilized Epic electronic medical record.

Cardiology: Smith Clinic, Marion, OH

o Provided inpatient cardiology consults, performed histories and physical exams, and developed treatment plans under the supervision of Nowwar Mustafa, MD.

oObserved and interpreted exercise and nuclear stress tests, myocardial perfusion scans, table tilt tests, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations and stent placements, loop recorder implantations, and electrophysiology studies.

Family Medicine I: Smith Clinic, Marion, OH

oObtained comprehensive patient histories and performed physical exams on adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of Sanjay Vora, MD.

oPerformed mental health assessments and provided patient education regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.

oConducted telemedicine encounters for a variety of conditions on a HIPAA compliant platform.

oUtilized Epic electronic medical record for the documentation of SOAP notes.

Family Medicine II: Coalfield Health Center, Chapmanville, WV

oObtained comprehensive patient histories, performed physical exams and ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of John Bowen, MD.

oDocumented Medicare Wellness Exams and Well Child Exams.

oPerformed cerumen removal, suture removal, injections, cryotherapy, shave biopsies, birth control implants, and abscess drainage.

oUtilized Athena Health electronic medical record.

Orthopedics: Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH

oAssisted in the operating room under the supervision of Aaron Fritz, MD, Jay Guth, MD, Brianne Fritz, PA-C, and Shawn Beltz, PA-C, for a variety of procedures including total joint replacements, arthroscopies, bursectomies, external fixations, internal fixations, labral reconstructions, tenolysis, and carpal tunnel releases.

oPerformed surgical preparation, tissue retraction, suturing, and surgical dressing application.

oAdministered joint injections, wound care, casting and splinting, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and patient education in an outpatient setting.

General Surgery: Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH

oAssisted in the operating room under the supervision of Srinivas Ravi, MD and Joseph Benedetto, MD, for a variety of general surgery procedures including laparoscopic and open hernia repairs, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, laparoscopic appendectomies, ultrasound-guided core needle biopsies, EGDs, colonoscopies, and robotic assisted bowel resections.

oPerformed surgical skills such as sterile technique, tissue retraction and suturing.

oProvided post-operative care in an outpatient setting, including incision site follow-up, patient education, and documentation of post-discharge assessments.

Psychiatry: Marion General Hospital, Marion, OH

oObserved the administration of electroconvulsive therapy and group therapy sessions under the supervision of Joseph Spare, MD.

oCompleted behavioral health consults, admission assessments, and progress notes in an inpatient setting.

oPerformed mental health assessments and adjusted medications during outpatient follow-up appointments.

oUtilized Cerner and Centricity electronic medical records.

Pediatrics: Smith Clinic, Marion, OH

oPerformed Well Child Exams and acute assessments on neonates, infant, children, and adolescent patients under the supervision under Robert Seese, MD.

oAssessed patients for developmental milestones and provided education regarding vaccination schedules, medications, and preventative care.

oPerformed rapid strep tests, nasopharyngeal flu tests, immunizations, and venipuncture

Women’s Health: Thomas Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV

oAssisted in the operating room under the supervision of Kiran Patel, MD with Cesarean sections, cervical biopsies, colposcopies, dilation and curettage, robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies, and laparoscopic myomectomies.

oParticipated in labor and deliveries and rounded on obstetric patients.

oProvided gynecologic care to patients in an outpatient setting and performed breast exams, Papanicolaou smears, pelvic exams, and IUD removals.

PREVIOUS MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Patient Care Assistant: Mercy Health of Saint Mary’s,Grand Rapids MI May 2017 to April 2018

oFull-time employment on Cardiac and Renal unit

oAssisted patients with activities of daily living, took vital signs and blood glucose readings, closely monitored patients’ fluid intake and output, documented performed tasks, and collaborated with nurses and other members of the medical team.

oUtilization of Epic electronic medical record

Resource Nursing Technician: Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI September 2015 to February 2017

oPart-time employment that included shifts in nearly every unit of Blodgett and Butterworth Hospitals.

o Provided a safe and comfortable environment for patients, including bathing, repositioning, feeding, and ambulation.

oPerformed vitals signs, hourly checks, and worked as a patient companion.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

NCCPA Certificate: #1176910 Expires September 2022

Michigan Physician Assistant’s License: #560******* Expires September 2022

Basic Life Support: American Red Cross Expires August 2022

Advanced Cardiac Life Support: American Red Cross Expires June 2021

HIPPA Training August 2019

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP

Pi Alpha Honor Society for Physician Assistants August 2020 to present

American Academy of Physician Assistants August 2020 to present

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Oasis of Hope: Grand Rapids, MI March 2017 to present

oProvide free medical care to uninsured patients in a professional and faith-based setting under the medical supervision of Laurie Braker, MD

oWork collaboratively with health care providers in the community to manage patients of various cultural, emotional, and spiritual backgrounds.

oExperience with Practice Fusion electronic medical record.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Jon Bowen, MD, Family Medicine Preceptor at Coalfield Health Center

o 304-***-****; adi233@r.postjobfree.com

Thomas Moore, EdD., DMSc, PA-C, Dean, College of Medical Science; Alderson Broaddus University

o304-***-****; adi233@r.postjobfree.com

Traci Montgomery, CNP, Internal Medicine Preceptor at Marion General Hospital

o614-***-****; adi233@r.postjobfree.com

Jill McNamara MSN, Manager of Clinical Services at Mercy Health of Saint Mary’s

o989-***-****; adi233@r.postjobfree.com

Tyson Bubnar, PA-C, Professor and Academic Advisor at Alderson Broaddus University

o907-***-****; adi233@r.postjobfree.com

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