Physician Assistant

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WILLIAM LYONS, PA-S

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Cell: 631-***-****

adlly6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Passionate and highly motivated PA student (M.S. degree expected June 2021) seeking employment as a Physician Assistant, with interests including but not limited to internal/family medicine, emergency medicine, and intensive care. Dependable, hardworking, and adaptable team player with several years of healthcare experience in various clinical settings who strives for excellence in patient care. EDUCATION

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Master of Science, Physician Assistant (Expected June 2021) June 2019 – Present

- SAAAPA Outreach Chair: elected to the SAAAPA Student Society as class of 2021 community liaison, coordinated activities and public relation efforts between the student society and external groups including community organizations and other medical professionals, sent monthly emails to the class about local community service events and volunteer opportunities.

- Admissions Committee member: reviewed applications, interviewed candidates for admission to the Stony Brook PA program

- Medical Missions Committee member: raised funds for Stand up to Poverty and planned a medical mission trip to Haiti

- Master’s Project: The effect of epidural electrical stimulation (EES) combined with activity-based training on motor recovery, cardiovascular function and bladder function in patients who are paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury (SCI) Bachelor of Science, Health Science (Concentration: Emergency & Critical Care) January 2016 – May 2018 Minor in Biology

- Pre-PA Club member: interacted with PA students and other prospective applicants, performed community service.

- Project: The effect of cognitive behavioral music therapy (CBMT) on risk of relapse and mental illness in young adults with substance use disorder (SUD). Research poster presented at the Health Science Full Forum, Fall 2017. CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Internal Medicine/ICU, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY Emergency Medicine, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream, NY Surgery, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream, NY Family Medicine, South Shore Medical Care PC, Deer Park, NY Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY Pediatrics, Private Practice of Dr. Sheena C. Apun, MD, Babylon, NY Geriatrics, Parker Jewish Institute, New Hyde Park, NY Psychiatry, Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY Orthopedics, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant, Branch Medical Associates, Smithtown, NY January 2018 – June 2019 Worked closely with MDs to provide patient care. Took vitals, administered vaccines, EKG, phlebotomy, finger sticks for PT/INR and POC blood glucose, urinalysis, urine/throat/nasopharyngeal cultures, rapid strep and flu tests, peak flow, POC vascular doppler, took prescription requests, submitted electronic prescription orders and lab requisitions with ICD-10 codes, filed and organized charts. Physical Therapy Aide, East Coast Physical Therapy, Melville, NY January 2016 – June 2019 Worked closely with Physical Therapists to provide patient care. Helped patients exercise, took vitals, applied heat/ice and stimulation electrode pads, educated patients, answered phones, scheduled appointments on the computer, collected co-payments, prepared charts, helped PTs submit electronic health records with ICD-10 codes, cleaned and organized the front desk and gym. Campaign Assistant, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Melville, NY September 2018 – June 2019 Received offer for this temporary paid position after volunteering for several years. Oversaw office activity, screened calls, performed specialized project administration for fundraising campaigns, and assisted several departments with various project responsibilities. 2

- PA Student Scholarship Recipient, 1199 SEIU

- Dean’s List (Spring & Fall 2017, Spring 2018), Stony Brook University

- Golden Key International Honour Society, Stony Brook University

- Dean’s List (Fall 2014, Spring 2015), Syracuse University

- Renee Crown Honors Program, Syracuse University

- Founder’s Merit Scholarship, Syracuse University

- Certificate of Appreciation, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

(50+ hours of volunteer service)

- Triple “C” Award, NYS Attorney General

- Scholar-Athlete Team Award, NYSPHSAA

- Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS Regents Board

- Scholarship recipient, NYCD Captain’s Association

- AP Scholar w/ Distinction & Gold Chord Recipient Visiting Assistant Volunteer, Long Island State Veteran’s Home, Stony Brook, NY March 2018 – May 2018 Volunteered with the SBU Pre-PA club. Organized and lead group activities with veterans, assisted with patient transport. Clinical Observer, Stony Brook Hospital Cardiothoracic ICU, Stony Brook, NY September 2017 – December 2017 Shadowed various PAs in the CT-ICU for 1 semester at Stony Brook University. Effectively communicated with the medical staff. Emergency Room Volunteer, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY September 2015 – December 2015 Assisted Physicians, PAs, RNs providing patient care. Effectively communicated with medical staff, greeted and interacted with patients, cleaned medical equipment, prepared patient beds, served meals, retrieved pharmacy prescriptions, delivered lab samples. Emergency Room Volunteer, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, Smithtown, NY June 2015 – August 2015 Received Certificate of Appreciation for 50+ hours of service. Same responsibilities as listed above. Volunteer, St. Catherine of Siena Nursing Home & Rehab Center, Smithtown, NY June 2014 – August 2014 Assisted Physical Therapists providing patient care, transported patients, cleaned and organized equipment. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Lead Coordinating Volunteer, American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer October 2019 As the class of 2021 SAAAPA Outreach Chair, I organized our involvement in this walk by acting as liaison between our class and the American Cancer Society and recruiting fellow classmates to volunteer at the event, where we helped to run the registration booth. Volunteer, HELP Suffolk, Bellport, NY December 2017 – May 2018 Visited regularly as a volunteer with the SBU Pre-PA club. Organized annual events for underprivileged children including Christmas toy drive and spring sports day, transported left-over Christmas gifts to local Ronald McDonald House. Volunteer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Long Island Chapter May 2017 – Present Volunteer at “Out of the Darkness” annual community walks and participant in “Pups and Peeps Loop the Trails” annual walks. Volunteer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Long Island Chapter August 2012 – Present Personally raised $2,500 for “Light the Night” walk in 2012. Continued to volunteer in the office and at walks/fundraising events. CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Exp: May 2022 Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association Exp: May 2022 Infection Control and Barrier Precautions, New York State Department of Health Exp: September 2023 Annual HIPAA and Compliance Training, Stony Brook University Completed September 2020 24-hour MAT Waiver Training Certificate, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Completed July 2020 National Oral Health Curriculum, Smiles for Life Completed July 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research in the Biomedical Sciences, CITI program Completed April 2020 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA), Student Member May 2018 – Present American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Affiliate Member May 2018 – Present Physician Assistants for Global Health, Student Member December 2020 – Present Physician Assistants for Tomorrow, Student Member February 2021 – Present Physician Assistants in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Student Member April 2021 – Present AWARDS, HONORS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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