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Mackenzie Bruce
Tampa, FL 480-***-**** admktv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
An ambitious and committed Physician Assistant who thrives working in high volume, high acuity, and stressful environments.
EDUCATION
Sullivan University Louisville, KY
Anticipated: June 2021 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Valley City State University Valley City, ND
May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Biology LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
American Heart Association
June 2020 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified June 2020 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
June 2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified OSHA Compliant Training
June 2020 Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
June 2020 HIPAA Certified
AWARDS & HONORS
Sullivan University Louisville, KY
Fall 2020 Dean’s Honor roll
Winter 2020 Dean’s Honor roll
Valley City State University Valley City, ND
Spring 2018 President’s Honor Roll
Fall 2015- Fall 2017 Dean’s Honor Roll
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
SIX WEEK ROTATIONS
April 2021 Dermatology The Dermatology Center Dr. Duane Banet & Sarah Rousakis PA-C
• Performed excisions of basal cell carcinoma/squamous cell carcinoma/melanoma, wound closure via suturing, punch biopsies, shave biopsies, excision of cysts, hyfrecator cautery, skin tag removal, local anesthetic injections, suture removal, electrodesiccation and curettage procedures, total body skin exams, and cryotherapy
• Gained experience in identification of rashes, actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, melanomas, actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, hemangiomas, lentigines, photo damage, and scabies
• Established accurate differential diagnoses and assessments based on skin exams and patient history
February 2021 Emergency Medicine Baptist Health Floyd Dr. Steven Pahner
• Gained experience using EPIC charting system, stroke and STEMI codes, casting and splinting both upper and lower extremities, pelvic exams, placing enemas, foley catheter placement on males and females, laceration repair, reduced dislocated joints, NG tube placements, incision and drainage, intraosseous line placements, intravenous line placements, local anesthetic injections and digit blocks, intubation, CPR, and EKG/CT/MRI/X-ray interpretations
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• Performed rapid, comprehensive, and immediate exams and assessments on patient ranging from pediatric to geriatric presenting to the emergency room with life threatening emergencies
• Developed accurate differential diagnoses and assessments based on patient history, physical exam, diagnostic studies, and labs of the patient January 2021 Women’s Health Baptist Health Medical Group/Tri County OBGYN
Dr. Timothy Spaulding
• Provided annual well women’s exams for preventative care, addressed acute and chronic problems involving female reproductive organs, and provided routine pre- natal screenings for preventative care
• Gained experience in fundal height measurement, fetal heart tones, fetal non-stress testing, normal vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, breast exams, and gynecologic exams
• Assisted in the operating room performing proper gowning and gloving and sterile technique in cases ranging from dilation and curettage with hysteroscopy to loop electrical excision procedures
November 2020 Internal Medicine Clark Memorial Hospital & Wall Street Medical Group
Dr. Muhammad Masroor
• Performed daily rounding on patients in the hospital to obtain history and physical exams and any pertinent changes in the clinical picture of the patient to further manage their treatment plan
• Practiced in the outpatient office to manage chronic conditions and see patients as hospital follow up visits
• Utilized Telehealth as well as electronic charting with SAC system and Athena to update patient clinical records
October 2020 Pediatric Medicine Norton Children’s Medical Associates Dr. Kevin Buck
• Gained experience in history taking and use of questionnaires for ADHD and Autism screening, and addressed acute and chronic complaints
• Gained experience in performing well child exams for preventative care in patients ranging from infants to adolescents
• Constructed assessments and treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions specific to the pediatric population
August 2020 General Surgery Baptist Surgical Associates LaGrange Dr. Thomas Hart
• Performed wound closures with suture and staples, suture and staple removal, retraction, local anesthetic injections, use of bovie cautery, sterile technique, proper gowning and gloving, first assist job duties in the operating room, and gained experience interpreting CT scans
• Practiced in the outpatient office to see patients as initial encounters for pre-op and as post-op follow up visits
• Gained training in Epic medical record charting system July 2020 Family Medicine Dr. Robert B Nolan JR. Family Practice Dr. Robert Nolan & Dr. Sarah Lainhart
• Managed chronic conditions, addressed acute complaints, and performed annual physical exams, mini mental status exams, and Medicare wellness exams including male and female genital and rectal exams for preventative care, and gained experience in dermatologic assessments, as well as suture removal, and EKG interpretation
• Constructed assessments, formulated and implemented treatment plans including management of current conditions, new medications, and referrals Mackenzie Bruce Page 3
• Utilized Paradigm QRS medical record charting system PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Dakota State Hospital Jamestown, ND
May 2017 – May 2018 Certified Nursing Assistant, North Dakota State Hospital, Jamestown, ND
• Provided direct care ranging from motivational interviewing, assisting with toileting, bathing, applied treatments to wounds, maintained catheters and ileostomies, and assisted with activities of daily living
• Worked on wards that consisted of 25-30 patients with any diagnoses under the psychiatric umbrella as well as acute and chronic medical conditions
• Was involved in emergent codes on all wards of the hospital for violent and dangerous behavior, this included calming the patient verbally, restraining the patient to administer sedative medications, and restraining to transfer the patient to a safer ward
• Gained experience in the use of four-point leather restraints, soft two-point restraints, and vest restraints
• Guided patients through group to keep them motivated and on track with their treatment plans
• Obtained vital signs, completed admission processes, used several forms of paper charting to maintain medical records
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
July 2019 American Academy of Physician Assistants July 2019 Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants May 2014 National Society of Leadership and Success