ANTON HICKS

240-***-**** adj4s3@r.postjobfree.com

*** ******** ***. *** *** PMB #234, Corona, CA

Education

University of Lynchburg, School of Physician Assistant Medicine

Anticipated graduation Fall 2022 Doctor of Medical Sciences

Marshall B. Ketchum University, School of Physician Assistant Studies

November 2020 Master of Medical Sciences

National University

May 2018 Master of Public Health (specialization in Health Promotion)

Point Loma Nazarene University

May 2012 Bachelor in Exercise Sciences

United States Navy

July 2004 Field Medical Service School

April 2004 Navy Hospital Corps School

Clinical Rotations

Emergency Medicine – Placentia-Linda Hospital, Placentia, CA (6 weeks)

Emergency Medicine (elective) – Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Hospital, Brawley, CA (2 weeks)

Family Medicine/Urgent Care – Neighborhood Healthcare Clinic, Escondido, CA (6 weeks)

Internal Medicine – Caring Hearts Medical Clinic, San Diego, CA (6 weeks)

Family Medicine/ Telehealth (elective) – Ketchum Health, Anaheim, CA (3 weeks)

Telehealth/Multi-specialty – (home-based) Corona, CA (6 weeks)

OB/GYN- Caduceus Medical Group, Anaheim, CA (4 weeks)

Pediatrics – United Care Family Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (4 weeks)

General Surgery – First California Physician Partners, Placentia, CA (4 weeks)

Behavioral Health – Ketchum Health, Anaheim, CA (4 weeks)

Technical Skills

-Joint injections/aspiration

-Phlebotomy, injections, and IV access

-Splinting/Casting

-Basic ECG interpretation

-Basic X-ray interpretation

-Spirometry

-Cryosurgery

-Wound closure

-Incision & Drainage

-Cutaneous biopsies

-Ingrown toenail removals

EHR: AHLTA, Epic, eClinicalWork

Additional Training

Substance Use Disorder Curriculum- April 2020

Telemedicine Curriculum- May 20

Experience

Medical Device Clinical Support Specialist- August 2016 – August 2018

Quintiles IMS San Diego, CA

Lead the delivery and execution of Ethicon’s Global Suture Harmonization Initiative - a standardized suture portfolio project in the US. Supported 22 assigned hospitals throughout San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Acquired in-depth product knowledge on sutures, the science of wound closure, learned various suturing techniques, educated hospital staff, and observed surgical procedures.

Medical Research Assistant November 2013 – August 2016

Henry M. Jackson Foundation San Diego, CA

Assigned to Respiratory Infectious Disease department of the Navy Health Research Center’s (NHRC) as sole onsite research associate at Naval Medical Center San Diego Pediatrics and Emergency departments. Performed research tasks as designated per study protocols; responsible for the management of all research activities and equipment for various onsite studies; directed patient interaction in clinics to determine eligibility; educated patients on current studies and respiratory illnesses; reviewed Institutional Review Board protocols; updated and revised standard operating procedure (SOP) and regulatory binders; ensured GCP and ICH standards were maintained during patient recruitment, collection and testing of samples, documenting results, and shipping; data collection and data entry for case report forms (CRF) and other documentation. Provided current NHRC epidemiological data on pathogens of interest to department clinicians.

Volunteer/Intern

HIV Outreach Program MPH Intern, The Center San Diego (January-March 2018)

-Served as a program ambassador for the #BeTheGeneration campaign for HIV outreach in San Diego for the LGBTQ+ community providing awareness and education at local venues/events within the community. The outreach goal was to educate on the availability of STI/HIV testing, counseling, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and other forms of prophylaxis.

Health Education Volunteer, International Volunteer HQ Bali, Indonesia (June 2017)

-Planned, coordinated, and taught interactive health education classes and activities for elementary school students in Lovina Beach, Bali; collaborated and discussed prominent health disparities in the community with local physician to determine health education needs of the Lovina Beach community; utilized games, activities, and take-home handouts in Bahasa Indonesian and English to maximize learning topics such as hygiene, basic first aid, nutrition, and alcohol and tobacco use/abuse for the children and their parents

License/Certifications –

California License- January 20, 2021 (initial)

NCCPA certification- December 18, 2020 (initial)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support- expires September 2021

Basic Cardiac Life Support- expires September 2021

Professional Membership – American Academy of PAs; California Academy of PAs

Masters Capstone Project – Decreasing HIV Stigma through Conversation and Education: Group leader in project to help determine HIV education and stigmas in college age students 18-24 years old. Provided basic HIV education and ways to access to testing, care, and prevention (PrEP/PEP).

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