Physician Assistant

Samantha Zaza, PA-C

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

University of St. Joseph, West Hartford, CT

Graduated May 2022

Master's Thesis: Preoperative Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in Improving Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Elective Orthopedic Surgery

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences

Minor in Biological Sciences

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Graduated May 2016, Cum Laude

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (5 WEEK ROTATIONS):

Cardiac Surgery (Elective) – Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

Experience in cardiac surgical procedures including radial artery, saphenous vein, and internal mammary artery harvests; CABG procedures; heart transplants; TAVR (trans-carotid, transfemoral); aortic and mitral valve replacements; aortic root and arch repair

Performed deep and superficial closures of leg, arm, and chest incisions

Performed placement of central venous and peripheral arterial lines

General Surgery – Midstate Medical Center, Meriden, CT Experience performing surgical consultations,

obtaining concise medical histories, performing

perioperative physical examinations, forming

differential diagnoses, ordering and interpreting

diagnostic tests, offering treatment options, and

providing patient education and advocacy

First and second assisted in laparoscopic, robotic, and open general surgical procedures

OBGYN - Magee Women's Specialty/UPMC, Altoona, PA

Outpatient Internal Medicine – AFC Urgent Care, West Hartford, CT

Emergency Medicine - Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT

Inpatient Psychiatry – Natchaug Hospital, Storrs, CT Family Medicine – Abington Family Healthcare,Pomfret, CT

Inpatient Internal Medicine – Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway, ME

Pediatrics – Treehouse Center for Children and Families, Stafford Springs, CT

EMR: Epic, Cerner

WORK EXPERIENCE

Certified Phlebotomist, Patient Services Representative Quest Diagnostics, Essex, CT

Oct. 2018 – Dec. 2019

Operated a one-person facility where patients were seen for diagnostic testing via blood drawing and other specimen collection

Processed doctor requisitions, entered orders for tests and diagnoses present, verified insurance information, performed venipuncture, and collected other bodily specimen

Certified Phlebotomist, Maxim Healthcare Services contracted with Pfizer Inc., New Haven, CT

June 2017 - Sept. 2018

Performed a variety of venipunctures on volunteers participating in phase I clinical trials

Monitored subjects for any biological and behavioral changes to ensure the safety of each drug in testing Assembled specified blood collection tubes, collected urine specimens for screening, and organized additional tests per physicians’ orders

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Associates, 1/2020 - Present

Connecticut Academy of PAs, 1/2020 - Present

North Carolina Academy of PAs 4/2022 - Present

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 1/2022 - Present

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

NCCPA Physician Assistant Certification, Active

Basic Life Support (BLS), 7/2020, Active, Exp. 7/2022 Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS), 7/2020, Active, Exp. 7/2022

SKILLS

Patient Education, EKG Interpretation, Perioperative Care, Ultrasonography, Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation, First & Second Surgical Assist, Wound Care, Suturing, Central Line Placement

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