Pooja Kundargi

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***** ***** ****** *****, *********, CA – 95014

Education

Mcphs - Worcester

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Graduated February 2021

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Biology

Graduated December 2014

Clinical Experience

Orthopedic Surgery (elective) - Pro Sports Orthopedics Boston, MA. Preceptor: Lampros Minos, PA-C

January 16- February 12, 2021

Obtained History and Physical exams on variety of patients from high school athletes to geriatric

Reviewed & interpreted X-Ray and CTs

Administered intra-articular knee steroid injections

Second-assist in Total Knee Replacements, Shoulder replacements, ACL repair

Assisted with post-operative wound care and suture removals

Emergency Medicine - Holy Family Hospital Haverhill, MA. Preceptor: Kyle Chiang, PA-C

December 16, 2020- January 13, 2021

Reviewed labs & diagnostics, admitted and discharged patients

Performed & interpreted EKG’s, CTs

Performed incision & drainage of abscesses and performed digital blocks and simple interrupted sutures on major and minor lacerations

Completed wound closures with Dermabond adhesive

Placed cast and splints on forearm, hand and foot injuries

Women’s Health -Femme Pro Garden City, NY. Preceptor: Marc Behar, MD

November 9- December 4, 2020

Performed intake and physical exams, completed daily documentation on eClinicalWorks

Completed pelvic exams, pap smears

Assisted with IUD insertions, colposcopies

Assisted with Non stress test fetal monitoring

Performed blood draws

Family Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Wayland, MA. Preceptor: Hila Hoch, MD

October 12- November 6, 2020

Performed annual and focused intake and exams via telemedicine

Completed documentation via Athena Health

Interpreted X-ray, EKG and CTs

Counseled patients in preventative healthcare and smoking cessation

Psychiatry - Elite DNA Naples, FL. Preceptor: Ted Pearce, PA-C

September 14- October 9, 2020

Performed intake with patients via telemedicine

Reviewed medication history and ordered appropriate labs & diagnostics

Assisted with safety plans

Internal Medicine – Inpatient- Roswell Park Cancer Center Buffalo, NY. Preceptor: Beverly Close, PA-C

August 10-September 4, 2020

Participated in daily AM and PM rounds

Contributed to daily adjustments on treatment plans

Ordered and interpreted X-ray, EKG, CTs.

Counseled patients and family members on prognosis and end of life plans

Pediatrics - Modern Era Pediatrics Bridgeport, CT. Preceptor: Anselm Anyoha, MD

July 13-August 7, 2020

Performed newborn exams, well child annual visits and focused exams

Reviewed labs & diagnostics

Performed intramuscular injections and throat swabs

Discussed parent and child concerns with appropriate counseling

Educated parents and children on appropriate nutritional and exercise habits

Surgery Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Roxbury, MA. Preceptor: Patty Soonthornprapruet PA-C

February 17-March 16, 2020

Participated in daily rounding with residents to evaluate treatment plans and acute post-op concerns

Performed second-assist duties within general, gynecological and vascular surgeries

Performed surgical wound stapling, post-operative wound dressing and replacements, JP drains, Foley catheters

Completed weekly clinic visits for VA community for immediate vs future surgical interventions

Internal Medicine – Outpatient Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton, MA. Preceptor: Jared Andre, MD

January 13-February 12, 2020

Performed focused exams, annual wellness visits and chronic disease management

Reviewed labs & diagnostics

Performed intramuscular injections, digital rectal exams, breast exams, incision & drainage, cerumen lavages

Performed and interpreted in house EKG’s

Counseled patients on preventative healthcare

Employment

MA/Scribe, Blue Hills Medical Group, Cupertino, CA 03/2017-12/2018

Performed blood pressure readings, oxygen saturation readings, documentation and charting via eClinical Works EMR

Worked alongside Internal Med, Pediatric and Allergy specialist M.D’s and learned how to diagnose, treat and work with patients of various populations

EMT-Basic, Silicon Valley Ambulance, San Jose, CA 07/2016-12/2016

Collaborated with EMT-B/A, Paramedics, Police and Fire

Performed blood pressure readings, oxygen saturation, lifting and moving patients

Led >100 Code 1-3 calls to Bay Area hospitals and gave report to admitting clinician

Application Specialist, Cedars Sinai Enterprise Informatics Systems, Los Angeles, CA 01/2015-06/2016

Customized Epic Ambulatory software to Dermatology, Family Medicine, Orthopedics private offices

Lead specialist coordinating with inpatient clinicians and administrators to prioritize software build or customization

Community Involvement

Pass the Torch – Head of Marketing and Peer Coach 2019-2020

Created Alumni Peer mentorship program for high school students

Addressing prevalent mental health issues in high school students with biweekly meetings

Bimonthly meetings with coaches and psychologists to build evidence-based curriculum to address increasing anxiety in adolescents

Monta Vista High School JV/Varsity Field Hockey Coach– Assistant Coach 2016-2018

Led team practices for Varsity and JV conditioning and skills development

Provided nutritional and strength training programs for athletes

Credentials

Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Certification #118***-****-****

License: California State Physician Assistant: PA59459 2021-2023

Controlled Substance Permit: United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Permit: Eligible, pending 2021

Certifications

Controlled Substances Education Schedule #2 Prescription Permit, 5/2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 8/2019

Basic Life Support for health care providers 08/2020

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Physician Assistants - Student Member

California Physician Assistant - Member

San Francisco Bay Area PA - Member

Honors/Awards/Scholarships

2020 Rosh Review One Step Further – AAPA ROSH Review, exemplifying leadership and motivation committed to academic and professional success.

Research/Publications

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: When standing tall makes you feel like you are going to fall. Hricz C, Kundargi P. Consultant360, August, 2020

Languages

Marathi – Intermediate

Spanish – Intermediate

References

Jay Geary, Orthopedics PA-C

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Lampros Minos, Orthopedics PA-C

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Aradhana Kar, Internal Medicine MD

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Mike Morris, Surgery PA-C

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Kristy Altongy-Magee, Program Director + PA-C

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