McKenna C. Sanderson PA-S*

**** ******** **, *** *******, LA 70113 318-***-**** aduwc6@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Physician Assistant Program: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

New Orleans, Louisiana

Master in Physician Assistant Studies

Expected Graduation Date May 2023

Thesis: “Investigating How Sunscreen Use Affects Vitamin D Levels”

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology – Pre Physician Assistant, 2020

Magna Cum Laude

Minors in Biology and Psychology

PA School Clinical Experience

All rotations were four weeks in length and between 40-60 hours per week. There were nine required rotations (two required family medicine rotations) and two elective rotations.

Required Rotations:

Internal Medicine May 16 – June 10, 2022

Touro Infirmary – New Orleans, LA

Dr. John Amoss

Roles: Participated in inpatient and ICU rounds and daily morning reports. Independently interviewed and examined patients. Interpreted labs and imaging in collaboration with the attending physician.

Psychiatry July 11 – August 5, 2022

University Medical Center – New Orleans, LA

Behavioral Health Emergency Room

Dr. Michael Dicharry

Roles: Provided medical management of acute psychiatric conditions. Independently interviewed and assessed patients, gaining proficiency in the Mental Status Exam.

Psychiatric Consult Liaison Service

Dr. Erich Conrad and Dr. Brian McGee

Roles: Participated in patient rounds on psychiatric patient consults. Contributed to decision making regarding pharmaceutical management of psychiatric conditions.

Emergency Medicine September 5 – September 30, 2022

University Medical Center – New Orleans, LA

Dr. Elizabeth Clement

Roles: Gained proficiency in history taking and performing physical examinations for acute medical conditions. Strengthened ability to interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging. Demonstrated competency with laceration repairs, abscess incision and drainage, and wound care. Assisted in closed orthopedic reductions. Participated in trauma activations and ACLS codes.

General Surgery, Cohn’s Service October 3 – October 28, 2022

University Medical Center – New Orleans, LA

Dr. Ian Hodgdon and Dr. John Morrison

Roles: Assisted in various general surgeries, increasing proficiency in surgical suturing, knot tying, and surgical scrub technique. Participated in rounds on patients for post-operative management. Assisted in surgical clinic and wound care clinic by performing histories and physical exams, suture and drain removal, and wound care.

Inpatient Pediatrics October 31 – November 25, 2022

Children’s Hospital of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

Dr. George Hescock, Dr. Amanda Messer, Dr. Shubho Sarkar, Dr. Lauren Davis

Roles: Performed histories and physical exams and participated in rounds on pediatric inpatients. Contributed to the medical management of pediatric patients by formulating treatment plans under the supervising physician’s observation.

Inpatient Family Medicine January 9 –February 3, 2023

Ochsner Medical Center (Kenner)

Dr. Lindsay Liles and Dr. Ernest James

Roles: Independently performed histories and physical examinations on patients. Participated in inpatient and ICU rounds. Attended and participated in morning reports and didactics. Completed training course in Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion.

Elective Rotations:

Pediatric Orthopedics August 8 – September 2, 2022

Children’s Hospital of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

Theresa Lago, PA-C

Roles: Performed histories and physical examinations on clinic patients. Demonstrated competency in radiographic study interpretation in the pediatric population. Assisted in cast application and molding. Independently formulated treatment plans under the preceptor’s supervision. Observed various orthopedic surgeries including arthroscopies, ligament repairs, heel cord tenotomies, spinal fusions, and periacetabular osteotomies.

Dermatology November 28 – December 23, 2022

Westside Dermatology – Gretna, LA

Dr. Gordon Russo, Peter Russo, PA-C, and Emily Navarro, PA-C

Roles: Independently performed and displayed proficiency with steroid and lidocaine injections, epidermal inclusion cyst removals, skin cancer removals, cryosurgery, polyp removals, biopsies, comedone extractions, hair follicle injections, abscess incision and drainage, and suturing. Observed several cosmetic procedures including Botox and lip and cheek filler application. Increased competency with diagnosis and treatment of various dermatological conditions.

Future Rotations

Outpatient Family Medicine February 6 – March 3, 2023

Women’s Health March 13 – April 7, 2023

Cardiology April 10 – May 5, 2023

Certifications & Memberships

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Class Vice President January 2021-May 2023

Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, student member

References Available Upon Request

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