Physician Assistant Family Medicine
Resume:
Brittany Himes
Zelienople, PA
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OBJECTIVE
Licensed Physician Assistant with over 7 years of clinical experience seeks to enhance your practice by providing exceptional, com prehensive, and compassionate care. Committed to evidence-based practice with excellent communication skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AHN West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Hematology and Cellular Therapy, April 2018 - Present
• Provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations on Hematology consultations in the inpatient setting.
• Aid in treatment of critically ill patients and formulate management plan for Hematologic Emergencies including Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Heparin Induce Thrombocytopenia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Vaccine Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia.
• Perform diagnostic bone marrow biopsy and aspirate procedures.
• Perform skin biopsy
• Manage acute reactions to chemotherapy and blood transfusions
• Assist in diagnosis of hematological malignancies such as lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, myeloproliferative disorder on a consultation basis Genesis Medical Associates, Wexford, PA
Family Medicine, May 2016 – April 2018
• Provided independent evaluation and medical management to patients in the clinic, urgent care, and skilled nursing facility.
• Complete patient admissions and discharges in Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in outpatient and urgent care settings.
• Perform gynecologic services including oral contraceptive counseling and preventative gynecological examinations.
• Provide pre-operative clearance to surgical candidates in the clinic setting. UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Physician Assistant with Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Team, May 2015 – May 2016
• Provided acute care to patients undergoing and having complications from allogeneic, haploidential and autologous stem cell transplants.
• Performed admission and discharge services from inpatient service.
• Performed diagnostic bone marrow biopsy and aspirate procedures and administered intrathecal chemotherapy.
• Rapidly and thoroughly assess patients during medical emergencies during hospitalizations. Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey, PA Inpatient Rehab Physician Assistant, August 2014 – May 2015
• Provide care to patients with various medical conditions who are admitted for rehabilitation services.
• Present patient cases with suggestions for medical management on interdisciplinary rounds.
• Participate in Journal Club presentations.
• Take overnight and weekend call for Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital. EDUCATION
Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, May 2014
Master’s Thesis: Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
Clinical rotations May 2013 to April 2014: General Surgery, Behavioral Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Emergency Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA
Bachelor of Science, May 2013
QPA: 3.7/4.0, Magna Cum Laude
Awards/Recognition:
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society, 2013
St. Francis University Honor Society, 2013
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2013 CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Certified June 2014.
Pennsylvania State License
• License number: MA056978
Drug Enforcement Agency License
American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
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