Certified Physician Assistant

Shayla (Tori) McDonald, PA-C

Phone: 864-***-**** 118 Circle Drive

************@*****.*** Greenwood, SC 29646

Education

Dec. 2020 North Greenville University Physician Assistant Program, Greer, SC M.M.S., Physician Assistant Medicine

Clinical Rotations:

General Surgery Medical Group of the Carolinas Dr. Hugh James, MD Emergency Medicine Anmed Health—Cannon Dr. Michael Dillard, MD Internal Medicine Trident Inpatient Internal Medicine Ella Rock, NP Pediatrics Piedmont Pediatrics Dr. Sally Burgess, MD Urgent Care Medicine RediCare Anderson Lesley Looper, PA-C Jaime Bright, FNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Greenwood OB/GYN Dr. Amy Forrest, MD Elective Online due to COVID-19 Crisis Dr. Tiffani Hamilton, MD Family Medicine Medical Group of the Carolinas Dr. Eric L. Cole, MD Masaya, Nicaragua Rebecca Ulrich, PA-C

Alex Brandenburg, PA-C

Psychiatry/Mental Health Family Center for Recovery Dr. Robert Moran, MD Experience in:

• Aseptic and isolation

techniques

• Interpretation of XR, CT

• Wound care and dressing

changes

• Incision and drainage

• Closure of wounds via suture,

staples, and dermabond

• 1st-assist in robotic-assisted

laparoscopic surgery

• 1st-assist in open surgery

• Casting and splinting

• Joint injections

• Endoscopy

• Ultrasound-guided biopsy

• Fluoroscopy studies

• Collection of cultures

• Papanicolaou cytology smears

• Colposcopy

• Insertion and removal of IUDs

• Administration and prescription

of medications

• Peripheral IV insertion

• Urinary catheter insertion

• Venipuncture

• Interpretation of EKGs

May 2016 Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Semester Abroad: Danish Institute of Study Abroad— Copenhagen, Denmark, 2015 Honors: Cum Laude Honor Graduate, Wofford Scholar, Palmetto Fellow, Anna Todd Academic Scholarship, Beta Beta Beta nominee, Dean’s List Employment Summary

2018 - 2019 Chief Medical Scribe ScribeAmerica & Mary Black Hospital System, Spartanburg, SC

• Maintained quality of scribing by reviewing charts and provider feedback weekly

• Effectively communicated with providers, staff, and upper management

• Developed new training materials and training process for new hires

• Created schedules and maintained timecards for all 5 clinics 2016 - 2019 Medical Scribe ScribeAmerica & Mary Black Hospital System, Spartanburg, SC

• Accurately documented history and physicals during patient consultations

• Assisted physician during physical exams and minor medical procedures

• Effectively communicated to providers and clinical staff the status of their patients and maintained prompt and organized responses in a high-stress work environment 2016 - Present Cheerleading Coach Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

• Mentor a team of 20+ athletes on professionalism and career development

• Conduct practices in a patient and organized manner while meticulously monitoring team performance to ensure proper training and safety of each athlete

• Quickly assess and communicate status of injured athletes with team medical staff

• Collaborate with athletic training staff to develop treatment and rehabilitation plans

• Coordinate with local organizations, news and radio stations to organize appearances and performances at charity and fundraising events Additional Clinical Experience

2015 Danish Institute of Study Abroad Copenhagen, Denmark

• Studied under Danish medical doctors at university hospitals and clinics in Copenhagen focusing on diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and ailments

• Practiced and performed physical exams and procedures on medical phantoms

• Compared health care and medical practices in newly reformed countries versus welfare state systems by visiting hospitals, clinics, and research institutions on study tours in Denmark, Germany, and Poland

2015 University Hospitals and Clinics Copenhagen, Denmark Poznan University Hospital of Medical Sciences Poznan, Poland Charité University Hospital- Cardiovascular Surgery Department Berlin, Germany

• Shadowed daily practice in neurology, family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatric gastroenterology, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and emergency medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Observed daily practice and proceedings of a clinical trial in migraine research

• Participated in medical decision making and post-operative care in pediatric patients

• Scrubbed in on cardiac cases including transplants, stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and valve replacement

• Observed medical decision making and post-operative care in cardiac ICU Certifications

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

• BLS for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association

• ACLS, American Heart Association

• PALS, American Heart Association & American Academy of Pediatrics

• AACCA Safety Certified, American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators

• Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member

• South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

2019 - 2020 Class President North Greenville University—PA Medicine, Greer, SC

• Serve as advocate and liaison between cohort and faculty in faculty meetings

• Organize and direct monthly meetings with student government and cohort

• Plan events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising campaigns 2015 - 2016 The Benefactors Senior Ambassador Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

• Encouraged monetary contributions to scholarship funds from alumni

• Facilitated and engaged in promotional events and informational sessions 2012 - 2016 Spirit and Competitive Cheerleader Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

• Learned healthy and rewarding aspects of competition, such as self-discipline, sacrifice, preparation, resilience, dependability, and problem-solving under pressure

• Maintained academic success while dedicating 30+ hours per week to practices, games, competitions, promotional appearances, and volunteer opportunities

• Established meaningful relationships with team members of different backgrounds and academic interests to maintain a cohesive environment at practices and games 2012 - 2016 Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Member Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC Spirit Chairman, 2013-2014

• Developed strategies to raise overall spirit and morale of the chapter and maintain a positive environment among 140 members

• Facilitated and encouraged volunteer work on campus and within the community Performance Coordinator, 2013-2016

• Directed practices and choreographed performances for sorority events Volunteer Experience

2016 - Present Reading Volunteer with Wofford College Jesse Bobo Elementary School, Spartanburg, SC

• Meet twice each semester to read books on leadership, anti-bullying, education, honesty, etc.

• Engage children in open discussion about the subject of the books read prior to school day 2019 - Present Volunteer Cook Ronald McDonald House, Greenville, SC

• Assisted in recruiting volunteers to prepare home-cooked meals to feed families staying in the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive life-saving medical treatments. 2018 Cheerleading Coach Ball4Good Celebrity Charity Basketball Tournament, Spartanburg, SC

• Assisted in recruiting volunteers to perform at and play in the fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartanburg

• Organized entertainment during time-outs, half-time, and between games 2015 - 2016 Volunteer Instructor Special Needs Activities Program (SNAP), Spartanburg, SC

• Directed children with special needs in games, crafts, and physical activities designed to promote social interaction and engagement

2012 - 2013 Math Tutor Arcadia Elementary School, Spartanburg, SC

• Tutored students during afterschool program in partnership with Wofford Athletics

• Assisted with homework, test preparation, and re-teaching topics in which scores reflected the lowest performance of those educational standards Additional Skills

• Charting and data entry in Epic, Athena, ECPW, Azalea Health, MediTech, Empower, Fluency, Dragon

• Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams

• Google Applications including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Translate

• Social media platforms

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