SARAH FERRESE

Physician Assistant

724-***-**** adntc3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To utilize my 8 years of experience as an efficient, skilled, and knowledgeable medical provider to provide exceptional patient care.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies Dec 2012 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Arts Secondary Education May 2008

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science Biology May 2008

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Summa Cum Laude

University Honors Scholar

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Access Healthcare Primary Care/Access Urgent Care, Physician Assistant Charleston, SC (Jan 2019 - Present)

• Managed my own panel of primary care patients in an upscale concierge setting.

• Autonomously operated a concierge urgent care clinic; from patient registration and triage, to scheduling and processing payments. Routine tasks included performing EKGs, venipuncture, IM injections, processing labs, running IVs, dispensing medications, and arranging referrals (in addition to traditional primary care and urgent care physician assistant duties).

• As senior midlevel, assisted in the training of new team members.

• Involved in various business operations, including generating a social media account.

• Developed strategies and solutions in order to continue to practice medicine while prioritizing patient safety during a pandemic.

MedExpress Urgent Care, Physician Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA (May 2013 - Dec 2018)

• Independently administered direct patient care—including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans—for an extensive variety of patient conditions.

• Efficiently managed and prioritized multiple patients with diverse complaints and levels of criticality.

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.

• Instructed and counseled patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, effectively communicating treatment plans, test results, and follow-up care.

• Performed therapeutic procedures such as I&D, splinting, trepanation, wound care, and suturing. Please contact for additional information

Clinical Experience, Physician Assistant Student

Multiple States (Jan 2012 - Dec 2012)

• Gained comprehensive patient care experience in 9 clinical settings, encompassing a variety of specialties and patient demographics.

• Obtained thorough, pertinent patient histories and efficiently performed relevant physical exams.

• Developed appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans; considering risk, benefit, patient adherence, and financial aspects.

• Provided detailed, comprehensive patient education in a professional and sympathetic manner, effectively communicating medical assessment and plan.

• Assisted in surgical procedures, while respecting sterile field and appropriate technique.

• Maintained a positive and professional rapport throughout patient encounters.

• Presented patient cases to supervisors in an organized, concise manner.

• Promptly mastered various charting systems, including multiple EMR programs, and accurately documented patient encounters accordingly.

AEON Amity, Teacher

Japan (Aug 2008 - Sep 2009)

• Constructed and delivered effective student-centered lessons for children ages from 6 mos-18 yrs.

• Developed creative theme-based curriculum for seminars and supplemental lessons.

• Communicated effectively with coworkers and clients with native languages different from my own.

• Created a warm, inviting environment in which students could feel comfortable while assuming the difficult task of learning to speak a new language.

• Interviewed prospective Japanese teacher candidates. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2012-present)

Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider) (2012-present) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (Jan 2013-present) DEA License (2015-present)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Medical Physician Assistant (Mar 2013-present) National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (Apr 2014-present) South Carolina Medical License (Sep 2018-present)

HONORS & AWARDS:

Virginia Kaufman Award

HR&E Benedum Outstanding Senior

President’s List & Dean's List University

MEMBERSHIPS:

Phi Beta Kappa Society

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Academic Integrity Board (Student Representative to the Dean) TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

EMR experience: Allscripts, Epic, Athena.net, EMA, PowerChart, DocuTap, Centricity, eClinicalWorks

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