Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Cannulation, Decannulation, First Assist

Veronica Trifu, MSM, PA-C

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Canton, OH 44709

734-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Education

Master of Science in Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies

Western Michigan University

Graduated: August 2022

Post-baccalaureate in Biology and Biochemistry

University of Michigan-Dearborn, Eastern Michigan University, Schoolcraft CC

Graduated: January 2020

Master in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Counseling

Gestalt Therapy Society of Romania, Europe

Graduated: May 2012

Bachelor in Psychology and Educational Sciences

Bucharest State University, Romania, Europe

Graduated: June 2010

Certifications and Licensures

Privileged by CCF's Credentialing Board.

OH State Physician Assistant License # 50.007884RX Oct 2022 – Oct 2024

MI State Physician Assistant License # 5601011299APP22 Sept 2022 – Sept 2032

DEA Prescriptive Authority Certificate # MT7624059 Nov 2022 - Nov 2025

NCCPA#1192085, NPI# 133*******

Advanced Cardiac Life Support May 2023 - May 2025

Basic Life Support May 2023 - May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Jan 2018 - March 2020

Clinical Experience

Clinical experience gained during the clinical year included over 1400 hours in the following areas:

•Trauma Surgery/ICU: Sheldon Maltz, MD (Bronson Hospital Trauma Service - Kalamazoo, MI)

•Cardiothoracic Surgery/CVRU: David Drew, PA-C (Spectrum Health Butterworth Surgery Center - Grand Rapids, MI)

•Internal Medicine/ICU: Rashad Farha, MD (War Memorial Hospital - Sault Sainte Marie, MI)

•General Surgery/SICU: Christopher Scipione, MD (Beaumont Grosse Pointe - Grosse Pointe, MI)

•Pediatrics: Bipin Desai, MD (Livingston Pediatric Center - Brighton, MI)

•OB/Gynecology: Ahmed Abdullah, MD (McLaren Hospital - Flint, MI)

•Psychiatry: Robert Garcia, MD (The Psychiatry and Psychology Center - Northville, MI)

•Emergency Medicine: Kelsey Kusch, PA-C (Beaumont Grosse Pointe - Grosse Pointe, MI)

•Family Medicine: Alexandra Kovac, PA-C (Grand Rapids, MI)

Work Experience

Surgical Physician Assistant, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus HVTI CVT OR

March 2023 – June 2023

•Worked alongside most experienced and highly skilled world class CT surgeons as a surgical clinician, first and second assisting in largest surgical program in the country covering virtually every type of cardiac surgery including elective or emergency surgery for heart valve disease, aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, MAZE w/ LAA ligation, heart failure, Marfan syndrome and other less common conditions, including as heart/lung transplants. I performed in the first and second assist role alongside the surgeon and/or fellow/senior resident in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Within the role, I first assisted in various duties during the surgical procedure such as coronary anastomosis, endoscopic vein harvesting (completed 40 proctored endo vein harvesting cases), suturing, wound care etc. A review of the perioperative data and imaging for each case with Staff surgeons was completed in this role.

Surgical Physician Assistant, Cleveland Clinic Mercy CVT OR

December 2022 – June 2023

•Performed the first assisting role alongside the surgeon in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Within the role of first and second assisting daily OR responsibilities, my main responsibility was endoscopic vein harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass; Aortic, Mitral and Tricuspid valve repair/ replacement; Aortic aneurysm and Thoracic cases.

Patient Care Technician, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

April 2018 – August 2020

•I was responsible for direct interaction with 8-12 patients, blood draws, IV insertion, taking vitals, recording intake and output, admission and discharges, patient belongings, seclusion and restraints, charting, and working under RNs. On the medical units Short Stay and Emergency Observation, I was responsible for 8-16 patients at a time. I started IVs, performed blood draws, helped patients with daily activities, obtained vital signs, and performed tasks delegated by the nurses.

Emergency Medical Technician, Beaumont Mobile Medicine, BLS and ALS 911 calls January 2018 – June 2019

•Provided emergent and non-emergent BLS care by determining the patients' level of priority, need for advanced life support. My care included primary and secondary assessment, history taking and medical interventions such as airway, breathing and bleeding control, splinting, C-spine immobilization, managing different types of shock, CPR.

•Learned to work effectively within a team as well as to make medical decisions in high acuity cases.

Certified Nurse Assistant, Four Seasons Rehabilitation Center, Medical Rehab March 2013 – September 2013

•Assisted patients with their ADLs, recorded vital signs, provided wound care, collected specimens, and recorded intake, output, and progress on flow charts. I observed residents' physical condition, behavior, appetite, and reported changes to nurse. I transferred patients using safety devices and followed standard precautions for infection and disease control.

•Worked closely with RNs, PAs and MDs in implementing plan of care, examinations, admissions,

and discharges. I’ve learned the value of treating every patient with dignity.

Professional Organizations

•American Academy of Physician Assistant 2019 - present

•Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants 2019 - present

Related Experience

Emergency Medical Technician volunteer at Hope Free Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI

October 2019 –August 2020

•Provided community health care needs for all age groups in an urgent care volunteering setting alongside MDs, PAs, RNs and other EMTs in a common effort to provide free primary medical care and specialty consults to uninsured and under-insured patients for the Washtenaw County, MI.

Intern/Student observer at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

May 2015 –November 2019

•Job-shadowed multiple PA-Cs practicing in specialties that included Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Adult Bone

Marrow Transplant, Internal Medicine

Professional working proficiency- native or bilingual- in: Spanish, French and Romanian foreign languages.

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