Physician Assistant

HIRAL PATEL, PA-C

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Highly motivated, passionate, and empathetic physician assistant seeking a position that will challenge me and encourage me to further my medical knowledge. I look forward to practicing medicine in a friendly, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where patients are the primary focus. EDUCATION

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY, Boiling Springs, North Carolina Master of Physician Assistant Studies, January 2019 – May 2021 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE, Clinton, Mississippi

Master of Science in Medical Sciences, January 2016 – May 2017 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Greenville, North Carolina Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Minor in Biology, August 2010 – May 2014 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

July 2020 – May 2021

Internal Medicine, Rutherford Internal Medicine, Forest City, NC 4 Weeks Pediatrics, Express Care Pediatrics, Greenville, SC 4 Weeks Underserved – Internal Medicine, Rutherford Internal Medicine, Forest City, NC 4 Weeks Women’s Health, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group OB/GYN, Newport News, VA 4 Weeks Family Medicine, Hopewell Family Medicine, Morganton, NC 4 Weeks General Surgery, CaroMont Surgical Associates, Gastonia, NC 4 Weeks Emergency Medicine, Atrium Health – Cleveland ED, Shelby, NC 4 Weeks Psychiatry, NC Brookhaven, Asheville, NC 4 Weeks

Elective – Neurosurgery, William D. Hunter, MD, PA, Gastonia, NC 4 Weeks Proficient In: Inpatient and outpatient management, preventative medicine and patient education, diagnostics and lab data review, interpret imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI), pharmacology, complete H&Ps with documentation/dictation, aseptic technique, laceration repairs via suturing/stapling, I&D, wound care, culture collection, catheter placement, pap smears, BLS and ACLS procedures, and patient satisfaction. WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2017- November 2018

PhysAssist Scribes, St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo, IN, Medical Scribe

Provide real-time charting for physicians and PAs in the ED by shadowing them throughout their shifts

Performing tasks including recording patients’ history and complaints, transcribing the physical exam, recording diagnostic test results, and preparing plans for follow-up care January 2015 – December 2015

Purilum, LLC., Greenville, North Carolina, Lab Analyst I

Preparing test solutions and reagents and analyze using Gas Chromatography

Interpreting test results, assisting in research projects, and maintaining the quality control Patel 2

January 2014 – April 2014

Red Oak Assisted Living, Greenville, North Carolina, Certified Nursing Assistant

Taking vitals and assisting with daily activities

Practicing safety and infection control methods and providing personal care January 2013 – May 2013

Environmental Biology Department of East Carolina University, Laboratory Assistant

Trained in laboratory safety and procedures

Preparing stock solutions for research

Data recording and taking inventory of chemical products SHADOWING

July 2014

Eastern Urological Associates – Greenville, North Carolina

Shadowed urologist, Jonathan H. Taylor, M.D.

Observed in the Clinic and few surgeries in the operating room at Vidant Medical Center February 2013– March 2013

Primary Care Physician Shadowing Program – Greenville, North Carolina

Shadowed physicians and PA’s in different specialties including pediatrics, family medicine, med/peds, emergency, and internal medicine

Held by East Carolina University’s pre-professional advising center & Brody School of Medicine SERVICE

2013-2014

Vidant Medical Center, Volunteer

Volunteered in the emergency department

Helping disabled patients, guiding patients’ families, and making hospital a friendly & welcoming place 2011-2014

East Carolina University Pirate Tutoring Center, Academic Peer Tutor

General Chemistry 1150/1160

College algebra 1065

Anatomy and Physiology 2140/2150

Tutored peer students 1 on 1 or in groups of 2-3 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

NCCPA certified

Medical Physician Assistant State License, pending

ACLS certified – expires 02/2022

BLS certified – expires 02/2022

16-hour MAT PA waiver course – 09/2020

AAPA member (2019 – current)

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