Haneen Saleh, M.S. PA-S

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OBJECTIVE

Motivated third year Physician Assistant student seeking a CT surgery Physician Assistant position after graduating in June of 2021 that will allow me to utilize my clinical skills and strong academic training in diverse medical settings with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.

EDUCATION

Pending: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, May 2021

Rutgers school of health professions – Physician Assistant Program – Piscataway, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2018

Montclair University –Montclair, NJ

Minor in Chemistry, Dean’s List 2015-2018, Mentor for LSAMP research organization

RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Cardiothoracic Surgery (Elective), March 2020 - April 2020; June 2021 -July 2021

Jersey City Medical Center – Jersey City, NJ

Newark Beth Israel- Newark, NJ

Worked closely with a CT surgeon and CT physician assistant in both the inpatient, operating room, and outpatient setting

Participated in the management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with CT diseases

Observed and assisted with multiple coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, implantation of VAD and pacemaker implantation

Assisted with chest tube insertion, endoscopic vein harvesting, and closing surgeries

Pending: Cardiology outpatient (4-week, elective) April 2021- April 2020

Cardiometabolic Institute- Somerset. NJ

Performed a cardiac examination and recognize abnormal findings

Participated in the identification, evaluation, and management of common cardiac disorders (such as CHF, MI, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular disease, etc.)

Followed and charted the progress of assigned patients and assisted with consults.

Demonstrated an appropriate understanding of specific evaluative studies such as EKG, Holter monitoring, echocardiography, cardiac stress testing, and cardiac catheterization.

Critical Care, (4 weeks) January 2021 – January 2021

Morristown Medical Center – Morristown, NJ

Functioned in a high acuity, highly dedicated medical/surgical ICU in a high volume, high acuity suburban setting

Worked closely with anesthesiology and internal medicine residents and attendings for the management and care of critically ill patients

Learned how to adjust ventilator settings and how to manage patients on life support

Learned how to dose and use vasopressors and sedation medications

Assisted with central lines and arterial lines

Performed nasogastric tube placements

General Surgery (8 weeks); July 2021 – August 2021

Jersey City Medical Center – Jersey City, NJ

Functioned in a high acuity, high volume, Level II trauma suburban teaching hospital with a diverse patient population in the surgery, management and care of patients

Surgical specialties rotations include general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and oncology subspecialties

Neurosurgery service included scrubbing into various brain & spine surgeries as well as rounding on pre- and post-operative patients.

Performed a variety of surgeries as first, second, and third assist in open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures

Bedside procedures include suturing and stapling, suture removal, nasogastric tube placement and removal, JP drain placement and removal, urinary Foley catheter placement and removal, and wound care

Rounded on patients with surgical residents prior to and after operative procedures

Emergency Medicine (4 weeks), August 2020 – September 2020

Clara Maass Medical Center– Belleville, NJ

Level II emergency department in an acute suburban setting, treating patients of all ages

Performed and assisted with suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting orthopedic injuries, and fluorescein examinations of the eye

Rotated through the three different areas of the ED: acute care, intermediate care, and first care (fast track)

Reported history and physical exam findings to ED scribe to be charted in the EMR

Internal Medicine (8 weeks), November 2020 – December 2020

Saint Barnabas Medical Center – Livingston, NJ

Participated in the medical care and management of patients in the inpatient setting

Worked closely with physicians and residents from other specialties as part of a patient care team

Responded to consults from the Emergency Department

Participated in an inpatient team that was also a part of the hospital’s Rapid Response Team

OTHER CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Obstetrics & Gynecology (4 weeks), May 2021 – May 2021; Clara Maass Medical Center– Newark, NJ

Ambulatory (4 weeks), March 2021 – April 2021; Care Station– West Orange, NJ

Psychiatry (3 weeks), February 2021 – February 2021; VA NJ HCS Hospital- East Orange Campus, NJ

Pediatrics ED (4 weeks), September 2020 – October 2020; Saint Barnabas Medical Center- Livingston, NJ

NICU (2 weeks), October 2020- October 2020; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center- Newark. NJ

WORK HISTORY

Microbiology Laboratory Technician Assistant, June 2016 – June 2018

St. Joseph Medical Center- Paterson, NJ

Communicated with MDs, PAs and NPs in regard to lab results

Prepared samples and specimens for testing by labeling, preparing reagents, diluting, mounting and staining specimens.

Tutor, Sep 2015- May 2016

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Conducted tutorial services for college students to provide academic support in Algebra, Pre-calculus, Chemistry I and II, Biology and Arabic language.

VOLUNTEERING/COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Medical association Mentor, Sept 2020- Present

Rutgers School of health professions PA program- Piscataway, NJ

Matched with multiple pre-PA students from various universities and answered questions, provided feedback and served as a position of guidance and leadership to help them through the process of getting into their sought-after graduate program.

Mobilizing Physician Assistants: Educational and Professional Outreach to Underrepresented Urban Communities

Nutley/Clifton, NJ. October 2019-May 2020

CERTIFICATIONS

Pending: Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) – July 2021

Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, August 2018 – present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association, October 2018 – present

Pending New Jersey and New York State Licensure

RESEARCH

Effect of a school based physical activity program on the reduction in the incidence of childhood obesity in terms of BMI

Rutgers school of health profession PA program – Piscataway, NJ

Investigating the effect of a school based physical activity program on the reduction in the incidence of childhood obesity in terms of BMI, compared with no intervention in a 1-year period

Master’s Thesis topic: June 2020

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

RUPA Task Force for Racial Equality - September 2020- present

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) - September 2018 - present

RUPA Interprofessional Education Program – September 2018 – May 2020

oAttended symposiums & participated in online discussion boards & assignments that encouraged teamwork between various health care programs including Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech Language Pathology and Pharmacy.

Hot Topics in Emergency Medicine for the Physician Assistant – Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

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