Brooke A. Hungerford, PA-C
Gaffney, SC *****
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EDUCATION
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Physician Assistant Studies Program, Boiling Springs, NC
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, May 2022
Clinical Rotations:
Emergency Medicine, Highland Cashiers Hospital, 4 weeks
Evidenced Based Medicine, Gardner-Webb University, 4 weeks
Internal Medicine, MD Office: Luvis, Claude, 4 weeks
Family Medicine, Hamilton Physician Group Primary Care Murray, 4 weeks
Underserved Medicine, MD Office: Luvis, Claude, 4 weeks
General Surgery, Tinsley Surgical, PA, 4 weeks
Women’s Medicine, Atrium Health Shelby Women’s Care, 4 weeks
Pediatric Medicine, Knox Clinic Pediatrics, 4 weeks
Psychiatric Medicine, Rutherford Regional Health System, 4 weeks
Neurological Medicine, Pardee Neurology Associates, 4 weeks
Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Surgery, Southeastern Sports Medicine (Pardee), 4 weeks
Clinical Proficiencies:
Wound care and closure with skin adhesive, suture placement and removal, staple placement and removal, aseptic technique, surgical assist, digital nerve blocks, intramuscular injections, administration and prescription of medications, aseptic technique, plain film interpretation, interpretation of lab values, physical examination skills, neurological examination, psychiatric interview and medication counseling, MMSE, PHQ-9, GAD-7, obstetric measurements, fetal heart tones, pap smears and vaginal swabs, Nexplanon insertion and removal, IUD removal, birth control counseling.
Clinical Experiences:
Admission orders, admission notes, discharge summary, prescription writing, incision and drainage, wound cleaning and depression, venipuncture, joint/limb immobilization, intraarticular injections, fluorescein eye exam, fundoscopic examination, nail removal, ACLS, EKG interpretation, EMG interpretation, CT interpretation, MRI interpretation, US interpretation, Spirometry/PFT interpretation, insertion and removal of urinary catheters, rectal exam, assist in IUD placement
2014-2018 Western Carolina University
Interdisciplinary Studies, Sylva, NC
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-2019 Behavioral Health Medical Assistant/Technician – Tapestry – Fletcher/Brevard, NC
Greeted patients and performed a variety of patient care tasks such as obtaining vitals, monitoring blood glucose levels, patient transport to and from facility, and medication administration. Often led and encouraged participation in facility-wide support groups to provide patient counseling and (20-25 hours/week)
2018-2019 Physical Therapy Aide – Southeastern Sports Medicine – Fletcher/Arden, NC
Responsible for interpreting and executing patient therapeutical exercise plans as well as therapeutic modalities such as heat & icing, Normatec, therapeutic ultrasound, TENS units, phonophoresis, and iontophoresis. (15-20 hours/week)
Certifications
Pending 2022 – Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants
2021-2023 – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by the American Heart Association
2021-2023 – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association
2021 – Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Certified
Professional Memberships
2019-2021 – American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member
Community service/Volunteer Experience
2018-2019 – The Free Clinics, Hendersonville, NC. Free medical clinic – assisted in the pharmacy greeting patients, secretarial work, restocking medications, and filling prescriptions
2018 – WCU Nutrition Club, Sylva, NC. Server at nutrition station for football team
2016- 2017 – Western Carolina University Athletics Training Program Run for Research
2016 – Volunteer at The Good Samaritan Clinic – assisted in taking vital signs and rooming patients
Technology Skills
Microsoft Office functionality including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
EMR data entry experience including Cerner, Athena, and EPIC