OBJECTIVE

Physician Assistant who wants to impact the lives of patients by providing effective medical services and compassionate care

After 42 weeks of clinical rotations and experiences in a variety of specialties my primary interest is surgery

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

New York Physician Assistant License Expected: June 2021 Certified PA #, National Commission on Certification of PAs Expected: June 2021

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Current

Basic Life Support (BLS) Current

NYS Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Current

NYS Mandatory Infection Control Training Current

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Certifications Current

EDUCATION

Daemen College, Amherst NY

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies May 28, 2021

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva NY

Bachelors of Science in Biology May 2018

Minor in Health Professions

Dean’s List

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE

*See attachment for details

Neurosurgery – Michele Fisher PA-C and Dr. Michael Stoffman MD, UB Neurosurgery – Williamsville and Niagara Falls, NY

112.3 hours May 25, 2020 – June 19, 2020

Family Medicine – Dr. Nita Divan MD, Premier Family Physicians PC – East Amherst, NY

110.5 hours June 22 – July 17, 2020

Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit – Dr. Attiya Siddiqi MD, BGH – Buffalo, NY

144.5 hours July 20, 2020 – August 14, 2020

Internal Medicine – Kerry Boser PA-C and Andrew Piatkowski PA-C, BMG – Buffalo, NY

118.5 hours August 17, 2020 – September 11, 2020

Emergency Medicine – Dr. Darryl Wenner DO, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital – Springville, NY

144 hours September 14, 2020 – October 9, 2020

General Surgery – Dr. Bala Thatigotla MD, Sisters of Charity Hospital – Buffalo, NY

163.8 hours October 12, 2020 – November 6, 2020

Mental Health – Dr. Alfred Belen MD, Trinity Medical WNY – Lewiston, NY

115 hours November 9, 2020 – December 4, 2020

Plastic Surgery - Dr. Andrew Giacobbe MD, WNY Plastic Surgery – Williamsville, NY

110 hours January 4, 2021 – January 29, 2021

Pediatrics – James Raber NP, Buffalo Pediatrics – Williamsville and Buffalo, NY

117.6 hours February 1, 2021 – February 26, 2021

Women’s Health – Laurie Alexander NP, General Physicians PC – East Aurora and Snyder, NY

117.5 hours March 1, 2021 – March 26, 2021

Orthopedic Surgery – Dr. Paul Lapoint DO, Trinity Medical WNY – Williamsville, NY

70.5 hours March 29,2021 – April 9, 2021

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Walgreens Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician, Williamsville, NY June 2019 – Present

Types, counts, and bills prescriptions including controlled substances

Works with insurance companies to expedite prior authorizations and solve coverage issues

Answers patient questions about medications and insurance problems

Currently working on COVID-19 vaccine distribution by providing both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccination to eligible patients

Daemen College Learning Coach, Amherst, NY August 2019 - Present

Currently assisting PA students in understanding Physical Diagnosis, Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Clinical Problem Solving, and Surgery throughout the corresponding semesters.

Students Without Borders, Travel Coordinator, Amherst, NY January 2019 – February 202o

Organized and planned activities, flights, and hotels for medical mission trip

Developed a rapport with natives of the Dominican Republic and worked with them to set up clinics in small villages

Collaborated with other officers to fundraise by planning various events including a golf tournament, raffles, and supply drives

ECMC, Laboratory Assistant, Buffalo, NY June 2018 – August 2018

Logged and handled specimens in a timely fashion

Ordered labs and provided results for doctors, mid-level providers, and nurses

Performed specific lab tests such as PCR, ELISA, RPR, toxicities, and lead

Sisters of Charity Hospital, Transport Aide, Buffalo, NY May 2016 – July 2018

●Shared compassion and provided care to patients entering and returning from surgery

●Provided assistance to nurses by retrieving vitals, comforting patients, and reporting unusual changes

●Delivered specimens, labs, and picked up blood for physicians and nurses

●Developed meaningful rapport with staff in all departments and on all floors

DIS Abroad, Medical Practice and Policy Student, Copenhagen, Denmark August 2016 – December 2016

Participated in procedure labs and patient care in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark

Interacted with Danish Medical Students and Residents and participated in case studies with patients in local hospitals

Outlined the epidemiology of major diseases and learned about healthcare disparities among developing countries: Denmark, Austria, and Hungary

Geneva General Hospital, Clinical Intern Geneva, NY September 2015-December 2015

●Assisted and shadowed practicing Physician Assistants after attending undergraduate classes

●Toured different medical specialties through rotation in different departments

●Assisted in procedures such as intubation, ultrasounds, and blood draws

SKILLS

EMR: Medent, Epic, PowerChart, Soarian

Computer: Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SPSS, Notability

Language: Native English speaker, basic Spanish comprehension

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT

Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) 09/18-Present

Students Without Borders (SWOB) 01/19-Present

Study Abroad Ambassador (HWS) 02/17-05/18

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SABAH Volunteer, Buffalo, NY 07/17-Present

Fundraised my team to support those with disabilities

Participated and helped with the annual Kickstock kickball tournament that raised over 20,000 dollars

Colleges Against Cancer Volunteer, Geneva, NY 09/15-05/18

Reached out and organized community members to participate in fundraising efforts including Relay for Life, an event that raised thousands for cancer research

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Western New York Physician Assistant Association (WNYPAA)

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate, Aerie - Cheektowaga, NY 07/12-Present

Server, Bar Louie - Cheektowaga, NY 05/19-12/19

Logistics Intern, Graphic Controls: A Vermed Company – Buffalo, NY 06/15-08/15

ATTACHMENT – PA Student Clinical Experience

Neurosurgery May 25, 2020 – June 19, 2020

UB Neurosurgery, Dr. Stoffman MD and Michele Fisher PA-C

Performed independent one-on-one patient care involving initial consults, pre-operative visits, post-operative visits, and scheduled procedures. Also served as a first assist in surgery and sutured at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital and Kenmore Mercy Hospital. I also performed trigger point injections and interpreted imaging such as MRI, CT, X-ray, and nerve studies. I completed EMR documentation which included history, physical exam, and developing treatment plans.

Family Medicine June 22, 2020 – July 17, 2020

Premier Family Physicians PC, Dr. Nita Divan MD

Consulted with patients independently and developed treatment plans with Dr. Divan and the PA. Patient visits included annual physical examinations, sick visits, follow-ups, and medical clearances. Also was responsible for interpreting labs and completing EMR documentation in Medent that included the HPI, billing, and treatment plans.

Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit July 20,2020 – August 14, 2020

Buffalo General Hospital, Dr. Attiya Siddiqi MD

Rounded on patients in the morning and presented cases and plans to ICU attendings, residents, and advanced practitioners during grand rounds. Wrote progress notes, admission notes, and discharge orders as well as assisted in comfort care and codes. During this rotation I witnessed many rare and interesting conditions such as Refeeding Syndrome, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, and Moyamoya disease. I was also able to perform several procedures such as arterial line placement, complete neuro exams, diagnosis of brain death, and CVC placement.

Internal Medicine August 17, 2020 – September 11, 2020

Buffalo Medical Group - Mercy Hospital, Buffalo General Hospital, Andrew Piatkowski PA-C and Kerry Boser PA-C

Provided patient care involving new hospital admissions and patients on various specialty floors of the hospital with multiple acute and chronic medical problems. I was assigned patients every day for which I completed a chart review, performed a history and physical, completed EMR documentation using Cerner, and formulated treatment plans which included medications, labs, imaging, consults, admission work-up, and discharge plans

Emergency Medicine September 14, 2020 – October 9, 2020

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Dr. Darryl Wenner DO

Consulted independently with patients of all ages and varying levels of severity in the ED. I completed EMR documentation which included developing differential diagnoses, treatment plans including labs, imaging, medications, and decisions regarding disposition.

I completed a variety of procedures including venipunctures, performing and interpreting EKGs, laceration repairs (suturing and stapling), intubation, digital nerve blocks, catheter insertion, fluorescein/slit lamp eye examination, peripheral IV-line placement, central venous catheter placement, chest tube placement, and splinting.

General Surgery October 12, 2020 – November 6, 2020

Trinity Medical WNY and Sisters of Charity Hospital, Dr. Bala Thatigotla MD

Completed several follow-up visits, pre-operative and post-operative visits in the outpatient setting as well as consulted patients in the hospital. I observed and assisted in the operating room for a variety of different procedures including: laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, colectomy, and colonoscopies/endoscopies. I performed suturing, made orders with the Physician Assistant, and rounded on patients.

Psychiatry November 9, 2020 – December 4, 2020

Trinity Medical WNY, Dr. Alfred Belen MD

Performed independent and partnered patient care involving chronic psychiatric illness. I completed MOCA examinations, EMR documentation using Epic, and collaborated with the doctor in developing treatment plans with medications and psychotherapy.

Plastic Surgery January 4, 2021 – January 29, 2021

WNY Plastic Surgery, Dr. Andrew Giacobbe MD

In office I performed independent one-on-one patient care during pre-operative visits, post-operative visits, and follow-up visits. I observed in new consultations and assisted in the administration of Botox and filler. I assisted in suture and drain removal.

In surgery I served as a first assist in a variety of procedures including: breast augmentation, breast mastopexy, liposuction, breast reduction, and abdominoplasty. I performed several procedures including catheterization, sterile draping, laceration repair, and bandaging.

Pediatrics February 1, 2021 – February 26, 2021

Buffalo Pediatrics, James Raber NP

Consulted patients and their parents for well visits, medication checks, new consultations, and sick visits. I took histories, performed physical exams, wrote notes, ordered medications, administered vaccines, provided patient and parent education, and performed tests such as a rapid strep and urine dipstick.

Women’s Health March 1, 2021 – March 26, 2021

General Physicians PC, Laurie Alexander NP

In office I performed annual visits, sick visits, and consults. I provided patient education about contraception and protection from STDs. I provided injections, removed implanted devices, performed Papanicolaou smears, cultures, pelvic exams, and identified the fetal HR using a doppler. In surgery I assisted in Caesarian section, robotic and open hysterectomies, and D&C.

Orthopedic Surgery March 29, 2021 – April 9, 2021

Trinity Medical WNY, Dr. Paul Lapoint DO

In office I assisted in patient consultation, joint injections, joint aspiration, casting, physical exams and special tests. I also analyzed imaging and aided in documentation. In surgery I assisted in knee replacements, and anterior and posterior total hip replacements. I performed several procedures including sterile draping and positioning, laceration repair with suture and staples, and bandaging.

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