Physician Assistant

Objective

As a newly-graduated PA, I am seeking employment in a primary care office to provide competent, compassionate care to patients requiring management for a wide spectrum of conditions and concerns.

Education

Old Dominion University, December 2016

oBachelor of Science in Biology

Eastern Virginia Medical School, May 2022

oMaster of Physician Assistant

Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Physicians of Tidewater, 07/19/2021-08/19/2021, Hampton Roads, Virginia

Performed detailed histories and physical exams in focus-care and main treatment area settings.

Discussed differential diagnoses and management plans with EM PA-C’s and MD’s.

Interpreted diagnostic results including CT scans, X-ray films, and EKG’s.

Carried out procedures such as suturing, abscess drainage, and local anesthesia delivery.

Cardiology, Sentara Cardiology Specialists, 05/10/2021-6/11/2021, Hampton Roads, Virginia

Gained a better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, valvular disorders, and heart failure.

Developed differential diagnoses and management plans for inpatient cases.

Performed EMR-documentation of cases in an Epic charting system.

Family Medicine, M.D. Express, 06/14/2021-07/15/2021, Newport News, Virginia

Collected detailed histories and performed physical exams for a variety of patient concerns.

Developed differential diagnoses and management plans under the guidance of PA-C’s and physicians.

Documented accurate patient care reports in an Epic charting system.

Psychiatry, Liberating Lives Psychological Services, 09/07/2021-10/07/2021, Norfolk, Virginia

Documented patient concerns and psychological exam findings accurately and efficiently.

Prepared screening tools using DSM-5 criteria for new patient assessments.

Managed and reviewed patient medication management and monitoring.

General Surgery, Hampton Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, 10/11/2021-11/11/2021, Hampton, Virginia

Participated and assisted in general and orthopedic surgical procedures.

Assisted and performed office procedures including intraarticular injections during clinics.

Followed up with post-operative patients and participated in H&P’s during clinics.

Pediatric Medicine, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, 11/15/2021-12/15/2021, Hampton Roads, Virginia

Assisted and conducted exams in several pediatric orthopedic cases.

Interpreted X-rays regularly and postulated treatment plans for various injuries and conditions.

Observed casting and some orthopedic surgical procedures.

Infectious Disease, Eastern Virginia Medical School Infectious Disease, 01/10/2022-02/11/2022, Norfolk, Virginia

Followed several inpatient infectious disease cases and performed regular H&P’s and chart reviews.

Regularly presented patient cases and formulated management plans with the ID team.

Routinely researched literature on infectious agents, conditions, and treatment options.

Women’s Health, Jordan and Associates OB/GYN, 2/21/2022-03/24/2022, Chesapeake, Virginia

Collected detailed histories and performed physical exams during annual well-woman visits, acute gynecological problems, and OB visits.

Developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans under the guidance of physicians.

Completed thorough documentation for patients using the DigiChart system.

Internal Medicine, Bayview Hospitalists, 03/28/2022-04/28/2022, Hampton Roads, Virginia

Thoroughly reviewed documentation, labs, and imaging for patients being admitted to the hospital.

Created differential diagnoses and treatment plans in accordance with other providers from other specialties.

Refined written communications in Epic under the guidance of the precepting physician.

Other Experience

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squads; Miracle Medical Transport; LifeCare Medical Transport LLC, Hampton Roads, VA

oVirginia-certified EMT-B, November 2015-February 2019; May 2022-Present

Utilized BLS skills to treat patients requiring medical transport to hospitals, residences, and other facilities

Communicated and cooperated with hospital and facility staff such as RN’s, MD’s, and PA’s

Treated patients and their family with compassion and respect.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Physiology, Norfolk, VA

oResearch Assistant II, February 2019-April 2021

Managed a research lab focused on vascular complications of type-2 diabetes mellitus alongside post-doctoral candidates and MD students.

Handled organization, ordering, and maintaining lab cleanliness and licensing as well as managing animal colonies.

Conducted research procedures for multiple projects including: cell culture, qPCR, genotyping, neovascularization assays, ELISA, and Western blot.

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Student Affairs, Norfolk, VA

oPharmacology Tutor for MPA Program, May 2021-May 2022

Guided MPA students through the concepts covered in Pharmacology I, II, and III.

Created interactive PowerPoints, charts, and practice tests to facilitate learning and improve test-taking skills.

Old Dominion University Department of Biology, Norfolk, VA

oResearch assistant I, Summer 2015-Fall 2016

Maintained lab cleanliness and organization while participating in research projects alongside the PI and PhD students.

Conducted various experiments including: transformations, protein synthesis, enzyme digest assays, PCR, RNase enzyme assays, in vivo assays, and competent cell line formation.

Old Dominion University Learn and Earn Advantage Program, Norfolk, VA

oGIS Surveyor, Spring 2014-Summer 2014

oOffice Assistant, Fall 2014

oResearch Assistant, Spring 2015

Participated in a year-long student employment program that allowed students to work in a variety of on-campus roles and positions.

Became familiar with utilizing Microsoft office, working in a diverse team, and the various research procedures that would be integral in future endeavors.

Awards and Certifications

ODU Dean’s List Fall 2013-Fall 2016

ODU Magna Cum Laude Honors December 2016

ODU Honor’s College Graduate December 2016

Virginia-certified EMT-B November 2015-present

BLS Provider October 2020-present

ACLS Provider October 2020-present

MAT 8-hour Training Certification August 2021

MAT 16-hour Training Certification September 2021

Virginia Physician Assistant License In Progress

PANCE Certification Scheduled 08/16/2022

Research and Publications

“Do toxin-antitoxin homologue in Acinetobacter baumannii aid in bacterial survival and virulence?”

oOral Presentation, 2016 ODU Undergraduate Research Symposium

“Is the Supraglottic Airway Laryngopharyngeal Tube (SALT) an Effective Tool in Prehospital Airway Management?”

oPoster Presentation, 2016 ODU Research Apprenticeship

“Interlekin-35 Promotes Macrophage Survival and Improves Wound Healing After Myocardial Infarction in Mice.” Circ Res. 2020 Feb 14;126(4):e10-e11. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.119.316514. Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32078452.

oResearch publication, 2020 Eastern Virginia Medical School

Other Skills and Proficiencies

Point-of-Care Ultrasound skills

Proficiency in Epic charting systems

References

Vishal Vasavada, MD, Bayview Hospitalists

oEmail: ******************@*****.***

Catherine Derber, MD, EVMS Infectious Disease

oEmail: ********@****.***

Khalid Matrougui, PhD, EVMS Department of Physiology

oEmail: *******@****.***

Jayne Penne, PA-C

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