Certified Physician Assistant

JENNIFER RICHMAN

***********@*****.*** 847-***-**** 440 N. Wabash Ave. #3311, Chicago, IL 60611

My mission is to obtain meaningful and fulfilling employment as a PA-C, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse groups. I hope to work as part of a committed healthcare team to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions using best-evidence practices and to expand my clinical knowledge and procedural skills on an ongoing basis.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

November 2019 – Present

Certified Physician Assistant Progressive Surgical Associates, New Lenox, IL Full Time

Practiced inpatient, outpatient, acute care, telehealth and surgical medicine for up to 30 complex adult and pediatric patients per day, assuming all responsibilities expected of a Physician Assistant

Performed as first assist for hundreds of open, laparoscopic and robotic (DaVinci) general surgical, colorectal, head and neck endocrine, breast, and trauma cases projecting 400 assists in one calendar year

Demonstrated proficiency and safety in the OR with zero adverse patient outcomes related to assistant error

Independently performed skin biopsies, wound care, tube and drain removals and various procedures

Worked alongside the medical director to develop and market new clinics such as our skin cancer, same-day acute care, heartburn, IV therapy and aesthetics clinics

EDUCATION

May 2017 – August 2019

Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL

Graduated: August 29, 2019 - GPA: 3.83/4

Extracurriculars: PA Education Representative of the Class of 2019, Underserved Medicine Club

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICAL ROTATIONS

(All rotations are 6 weeks in length unless otherwise noted)

Pediatric Medicine: Children’s Healthcare, Wheeling, IL

Behavioral Medicine: Great Lakes Naval Base and James Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL

General Surgery: Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL

Family Medicine: Advocate Medical Group, Downers Grove, IL

Internal Medicine/Rheumatology: Robert A. Hozman Group, Skokie, IL

Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine: Healing Hands Primary Care, Schaumburg, IL

OB-GYN: NorthShore University Health System, Lake Forest, IL

Emergency Medicine: NorthShore University Hospitals (10 weeks)

Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery: NorthShore Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL (4 weeks)

August 2013 – May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

GPA: 3.84/4, James Scholar, Chancellor’s Scholar, James Newton Matthew’s Scholar, Dean’s List

CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND SKILLS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Active

Illinois State Physician Assistant License - Active

Controlled Substance and DEA Licenses - Active

Certified Medicare and Medicaid Provider

ACLS certified, American Heart Association, June 2018 - present

BLS certified, American Heart Association, June 2018 – present

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member

Proficiency in EHR systems including Epic, Cerner and EClinicalWorks

Limited working proficiency in Spanish

PREVIOUS HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

May 2016 – Jan 2017

Certified Nursing Assistant ResCare, Champaign, IL

Maintained patient health and quality of life by assisting with activities of daily living, wound care, medication scheduling, home safety and mobility

Worked with a diverse group of geriatric clients with diagnoses of Parkinson disease, dementia and Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis, severe arthritis and other debility

May 2015 – April 2016

Certified Nursing Assistant Clark-Lindsey, Urbana, IL

Worked alongside registered nurses to monitor patient health, cognitive status, nutritional status and vitals

Assisted with hygiene and activities of daily living for residents requiring levels of care ranging between assisted living, temporary rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing

January 2015 – June 2016

Personal Aid Illinois Department of Human Services, IL

Performed transfers, morning ADLs and physical therapy exercises for a quadriplegic client

References available upon request.

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