AMANDA MANZIONE, PA-C, ATC
917-***-****; ***.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Well trained and versatile NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with experience in the Orthopedic Surgical field through a multitude of subspecialities in inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings. Licensed to practice in New York and California, with up to date DEA license and BLS/ACLS certification. Seeking to contribute my skills and knowledge to an orthopedic practice with shared ideals and values. EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Certified
Kaiser Permanente, Baldwin Park, CA.
October 2021- present
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Physician assistant for a team of 16 orthopedic surgeons, responsible for consulting on traumatic and emergent orthopedic injuries and issues including fractures, tendon lacerations, infections, cast/splint problems, and post-operative complications
- Bedside procedures which include: reductions and immobilization (splinting, casting, bracing), hematoma block, digital blocks, extensor tendon repair, laceration repairs, joint arthrocentesis and intra articular injections, irrigation and debridements
- Admission, management, and discharge of inpatient orthopedic patients including necessary imaging, pain control, medication reconciliation, appropriate and timely consults to other services as indicated, and disposition coordination
- Rounding on post-operative patients in the PACU to assess if a patient is stable for discharge and evaluating medications and rehabilitation recommendations as needed Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Certified
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Associates, Temecula, CA. June 2020- September 2021
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Physician assistant in a private practice with 4 orthopedic surgeons affiliated with 4 local hospitals, including 1 trauma center
- First assist in orthopedic surgeries 3-4 days per week including total hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder replacements and revisions; arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and superior capsule reconstruction, Latarjet, ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair; femur and tibia intramedullary rod fixation; open reduction internal fixation of pelvis, acetabulum, humerus, radius, ulna, tibial plateau, tibial plafond fractures
- Coordinating set up and break down of the operating room while collaborating with other surgical staff to ensure efficient turn overs and thorough patient care through the surgical experience
- Managed my own patient panel in outpatient clinic under physician supervision, 3-4 days per week, evaluating and treating new and established patients through pre and post operative care, and non operative management of conditions when appropriate
Fellow in Orthopedic Surgery- Physician Assistant, Certified Riverside University Health System. Moreno Valley, CA. May 2019- May 2020
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Orthopedic physician assistant fellowship engaged in training and education alongside orthopedic surgical residents under 12 attending physicians
- Rotations through orthopedic subspecialities including: sports medicine, total joint replacements, trauma, hand, pediatrics, and spine
- Didactic curriculum including journal clubs, fracture conferences, end of rotation assessments, and daily lectures
- Clinical experiences including first and second assist in OR, outpatient clinic, and emergent consultations EDUCATION
Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
Riverside University Health System. Moreno Valley, CA. May 2019- May 2020
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
City University of New York (CUNY) York College, Jamaica, NY. August 2016- January 2019
Honors: Dean’s List Standing, GPA 3.5/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook University. Stony Brook, NY. August 2011- June 2016
Honors: Dean’s List Standing, University Scholars, Presidential Scholarship Recipient, GPA 3.6/4.0 SPORTS TEAM COVERAGE EXPERIENCE
● NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer, University of California, Riverside, 2019
● NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball, University of California, Riverside, 2019
● NCAA Division I Football, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 2016
● NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 2016
● NCAA Division I Women’s Softball, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 2016
● High School Varsity Football, Longwood High School, Middle Island, NY, 2016
● High School Varsity Lacrosse, Harborfields High School, Greenlawn, NY, 2016 MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
● Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, Member, 2019
● New York State Society of Physician Assistants, Member, 2019
● American Association of Physician Assistants, Member, 2018
● National Society of Leadership and Scholarship, Member, 2018
● Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, Member, 2015
● Stony Brook Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Club, Vice President, 2014
● Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity, NY Mu Chapter, Member, 2013