Physician Assistant

Nicole Schneider, PA-C

NY, NY ***** *****.*********@*****.*** 347-***-****

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SUMMARY

Dedicated, compassionate, and empathetic Physician Assistant committed to providing high quality health care. Values collaborating with a knowledgeable medical team to accomplish a shared goal. Mission driven with an innate desire to learn and contribute to a growing medical practice. Passionate about creating a pleasant and stress-free environment for patients. LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

Certification by the NCCPA

Physician Assistant License (New York State)

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

BLS ACLS PALS EMT-B

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)

EDUCATION

Master of Physician Assistant Studies May 2009 – Aug 2011 Marywood University, Scranton, PA

Bachelor of Arts with honors (Italian, Biology, Psychology) Sept 2004 – Dec 2007 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

SKILLS

Perform routine and emergency bedside procedures

Invasive monitoring lines (central lines, arterial lines)

Midlines

Chest tube thoracostomies

Bronchoscopies

Laceration repair (suturing, stapling)

First assist in surgical procedures (adult, pediatric)

Diagnose and manage shock

ABG interpretation, ventilator management

Hemodialysis catheters

Feeding tubes

I&Ds

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Staten Island University Hospital, NY

Physician Assistant – Surgical Intensive Care Unit June 2019 – present

Synergistically work with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients in a Level I Trauma and Burn Center – including trauma, burn, general surgery, surgical oncology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic surgery, and cardiothoracic

Apply system-based management for high acuity patients in a 20-bed SICU, Burn ICU, Stepdown Unit, PACU, and ER

Assist in Rapid Response Team

Evaluate consults for critically ill patients in the ER, med-surg inpatient units, and perioperative period for ICU admission

Manage patients on ventilators, interpret ABGs and diagnostic and laboratory tests

Comprehensively treat 200+ critical COVID-19 patients throughout multiple ICUs

Promote compassionate end of life care with palliative team

Voted PA team leader by co-workers; organize staff schedule; coordinate staff meetings to facilitate professional change

Host educational seminars for PAs and nursing staff

Initiate quality improvement protocols to improve patient safety and prognosis, and reduce errors Physician Assistant – Trauma and General Surgery Feb 2018 – present

Assess and treat a high volume of acute and critically ill adult and pediatric patients

Efficiently supervise the care of 40+ inpatients and simultaneous ER consults, while assisting in 24/7 trauma coverage

Facilitate continuity of care and disposition by leading interdisciplinary rounds with attendings, residents, nurses, and social workers

Counsel patients and families on evidence-based management and preventative care HBI Incorporated, NY

Medical Consultant (short-term position) June 2016 – Sept 2016

Collaborated with holistic and traditional medicine specialists to provide comprehensive care to high-end clientele Nicole Schneider, PA-C

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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS May 2009 – Aug 2011

Medicine – inpatient and outpatient

• Rotations: Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Psychiatry, EENT

Surgery – first assist and perioperative care

• Rotations: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Elective internship: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Sweet Surprise, NY

Proprietor and Pastry Chef Jan 2012 - present

Design and create an extensive collection of custom desserts; create specialty handmade flowers and figurines

Provide high standard customer relations to maintain an utmost reputation

Develop and utilize creative marketing and advertising strategies

Prepare financial budgets, purchase orders, and inventory; create and maintain website and social media accounts LEADERSHIP and VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Mentoring and Professionalism in Training (MAP-IT) program – Staten Island University Hospital July 2020

Nominated as “High Potential Mentor” to exemplify humanism as a central component in healthcare

Mentor groups of professionals to apply the knowledge and skills to model humanistic behavior COVID-19 Drive Thru – ACP Team Leader Mar – May 2020

Supervised groups of healthcare professionals, military personnel, and the National Guard to effectively test thousands of community members for COVID-19

Chairperson of ACP Recognition Committee Feb – Nov 2018 Host and Key Speaker of ACP Recognition Event – Staten Island University Hospital

Lead a team of PAs, NPs, and supervising staff to coordinate an upscale event to acknowledge distinguished ACPs

Delegated key tasks and provided strategic direction on sponsorship and fundraising opportunities PANCE Tutor Sept 2017 – present

Successfully coached 10+ aspiring PAs to overcome lifelong learning struggles in order to pass the licensing exam LANGUAGES: English, Russian, Italian

ACCOMPLISHMENTS / INTERESTS

Greatest athletic accomplishment: NY State Tennis Champion

Most rewarding human connection: Free Hugs campaign

Most spontaneous moment: Paragliding

Conquered fear: Cage diving with great white sharks

Interests: Fitness, nutrition, integrative medicine, skiing/snowboarding, tennis, traveling, photography, creative baking

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