Jessica Giordano *

Jessica Giordano, PA-C

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Watertown, MA 02472 adme2q@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Masters of Science August 2020

High Point University High Point, NC

Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor of Science May 2015

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Behavioral Neuroscience

HONORS & AWARDS

High Point University High Point, NC

o Class of 2020 Marshall for distinguished honors August 2020 o Class of 2020 Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society Award Recipient Northeastern University Boston, MA

o University Honor’s Program Distinction, magna cum laude May 2015 o Dean’s List

o Member of NU Rho Psi, Psi Chi, and Tri Beta Honor Societies CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Elective Rotation – Plastic Surgery High Point, NC Piedmont Plastic Surgery, Preceptor: Virgil Willard, MD July 2020-Aug 2020 o Conducted in clinic exams on patients, performed minor procedures including elliptical lesion removal, punch biopsies, suture removal

o Scrubbed in, first assisted, and closed multiple procedures including: abdominoplasties, breast augmentations, breast implant removals, liposuction, brachioplasties, blepheroplasties rytidectomies, platysmalplasties o Followed patients through pre, intra, and post plastic operative care Behavioral Medicine Rotation Auburn, AL

The Hawkins Group, Preceptor: Aaron Hawkins, MD June 2020- July 2020 o Worked on interdisciplinary team to maintain safety and care of psychiatric patients o Developed skills related to patient interviewing during both acute and chronic psychiatric states o Performed mental health exams and evaluation, discussed results, proposed treatment plans and adjustments o Observed psychiatric forensic unit evaluations and recommendations Elective Rotation – Pediatric Infectious Disease and ICU Charlotte, NC Novant Pediatric Infectious Disease and ICU, Preceptor: Nazario Rivera-Chaparro, MD May 2020-June 2020 o Pre-rounded on assigned patients under pediatric ID service, performed comprehensive histories and physical exams on NICU, PICU, and inpatient pediatric floor patients, and presented patients on rounds to the team o Ordered diagnostic studies and developed treatment plans based on laboratory and radiologic results; followed patient throughout their stay and advised adjustments to treatment plan as necessary o Observed and assisted in procedures on pediatric service in OR including bronchoscopy and bone marrow transplant

Emergency Medicine Rotation West Jefferson, NC

Ashe County Memorial Emergency Department, Preceptor: Brent Rody, MD April 2020-May 2020 o Provided emergent care to patients in a rural ED setting by performing histories and physicals exams, ordering laboratory and radiologic studies, interpreting results, created appropriate differential diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans and dispositions

o Assessed psychiatric ED patients for medical and psychiatric concerns o Performed procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, FAST exam, splinting, and IV placement Family Medicine Rotation Greensboro, NC

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Novant Northern Family Medicine, Preceptor: Sheri Beal, PA-C Feb 2020-March 2020 o Provided care to patients with chronic and acute illnesses o Maintained accurate medical records, provided patient education in diet and home exercise programs, o lifestyle modifications, obtained consultations when necessary o Routine health maintenance and immunizations in all ages Pediatric Medicine Rotation High Point, NC

Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine, Preceptor: Andrea Scholar, MD Jan 2020-Feb 2020 o Conducted physical examinations on children ranging from newborn to twenty-three years of age o Aided in management of acute and chronic childhood specific diseases, conducted assessment of o patient, ordered and interpreted laboratory studies and imaging o Administered vaccinations, assisted in circumcision, and performed cerumen removal o Provided patient education on vaccine schedule, developmental milestones, diet, and medications o Coordinated patient care with social work, dietitians, OT and PT General Surgery Rotation Winston-Salem, NC

Salem Surgical Associates, Preceptor: Julio Reyes, MD Nov 2019-Dec 2019 o First assisted in operating room with general surgery attending in both laparoscopic and open procedures such as cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, colon cancer resection, colectomies, and breast cancer resections

o Rounded with surgical team on inpatient floors to manage post operative care, wrote pre-operative history and physical, SOAP notes, and operative reports o Performed procedures including suturing, wound care, incision and drainage o Gained experience in wound management in outpatient clinic by assessing stages of wound healing and providing complicated and simple dressing changes

Women’s Health Rotation – GYN Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem GYN, Preceptor: Beth Holthusen, PA-C Oct 2019- Nov 2019 o Two and a half weeks spent in GYN outpatient clinic: completed well-woman visits, performed pelvic exams and breast exams, and STD screenings

o Provided patient education on screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancer, birth control counseling, hormone replacement recommendations, and menopausal planning. Women’s Health Rotation – OB Winston-Salem, NC

Triad OB, Preceptor: Lewis Libscomb, MD Oct 2019-Nov 2019 o Two weeks spent in OB outpatient clinic, surgery, and L&D floor: completed prenatal visits, counseling for expecting mothers, interpreted non-stress tests, monitored admitted laboring mothers, assessed for fetal deceleration or distress

o Attended and assisted in vaginal deliveries with attending physician/midwife, attended cesarean sections Inpatient Internal Medicine Rotation High Point, NC Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Preceptor: Manjunath Mahadevappa, MD Sept 2019-Oct 2019 o Obtained history and examined acute patients on inpatient floors, in the emergency room, and ICU setting o Monitored patients daily for entire hospital stay, updated care plans for both acute and long term treatment, and continued management though outpatient follow up

o Pre-rounded on assigned patients, performing comprehensive PEs, presented patients to preceptors and team o Performed subclavian and femoral central line placement and arterial lines under supervision from ICU attending, performed arterial blood gases, and EKG interpretation PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Tuft’s Medical Center (TMC) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Boston, MA Clinical Care Technician (CCT) 2016-2018

o Hired as part of competitive CCT Residency Program trained by TMC as part of an ongoing initiative to bolster the staff of nursing aides and improve the quality of care at TMC with former college graduates o Worked under supervision of the RN; collaborated to meet the needs of the patient Jessica Giordano 3

o Assisted in direct patient care activities such as ambulating patients, providing assistance for ADLs, performing EKGs, obtaining vital signs, performing POC glucose, fecal occult testing, providing environmental support, and facilitating patient safety

o Acted as a member of unit-based patient care team; took a proactive role in the efficient operation of PICU Quest Diagnostics Brookline, MA

Phlebotomy Intern April-June 2016

o Verified and entered test requisitions ordered by medical care provider and verified consistent patient identity o Obtained blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger-sticks o Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and protocols Italian Home For Children Jamaica Plain, MA

Children’s Residential Mental Health Counselor 2013-2014 o Created, implemented, monitored, and evaluated behavior management programs for juvenile clients o Supervised daily functioning of milieu life (i.e. meal time, medications, chores, bed times, and wake-up etc.) o Developed a stable, consistent, and structured living environment giving clients the opportunity to learn to replace maladaptive behaviors with more appropriate behaviors PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

o NCCPA Board Eligible, August 2020

o Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 2021 o Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 2021 o MAT Training for the Prescribing of Buprenorphine, American Society of Addiction Psychiatry o Phlebotomy, previously licensed nationally

ACTIVITIES & SERVICE

HPU PA Student Government Board Member - The Treadwell Society High Point, NC PA Planning Week Chair 2018-2020

o Raising awareness for, promoting, and exemplifying the PA profession through community and volunteering o Organized PA week events: honored PAs in the community and PA faculty, arranged High Point mayor’s directive to officially recognize PA day in the city of High Point, and promoted fundraising events for our program’s charity, the Dusty Joy Foundation.

DREAM Mentoring Program Boston, MA

Mentor and member 2010-2015

o Mentoring children and community development in the NU area through the DREAM program o Drafted the constitution to progress as a recognized club by Northeastern University Active Minds at Northeastern Boston, MA

Founding Member 2013-2015

o Student organization founded to empower students to speak openly about mental health and challenge stigma o Served as liaison between students and the mental health community, encouraging students to seek help PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

o American Academy of Physician Assistants

o North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

SKILLS

o Proficiency in Epic, as well as other EMRs

o Suturing (subcutaneous, simple interrupted,

horizontal/vertical mattress), venipuncture,

intravenous and central line placement, incision

and drainage

INTERESTS

o Yoga

o Tea, kombucha brewing

o Honey, apiary interest

o Cooking, baking

o Reading

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