PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced medical/surgical PA with experience in Dermatology, Family Medicine, and Urgent Care. Passionate about skin cancer prevention and early detection. Extensive dermatology and aesthetic education and training. Actively serve as member of SDPA and PDPA. Interested in furthering my career and experience in Dermatology and Aesthetics.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Physician Assistant -Dermatology August 2022 – October 2022

Commonwealth Dermatology – McMurray, PA

Dermatology externship with Matthew Petrie, MD and Brittany Dubois PA-C in a high-volume private Dermatology and Mohs Surgery practice including hands-on training diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic dermatologic conditions in all ages, as well as performing skin cancer screenings, dermoscopy, biopsies, excisions, wound care and observation/assistance with Mohs surgery, complex closures, skin flaps and grafts. Training/experience with neurotoxin injections for medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis as well as cosmetics and aesthetic procedures and SkinPen Microneedling.

Physician Assistant – Family Medicine/Dermatology September 2006-Present

Family Practice Medical Associates South – McMurray, PA

Family Medicine provider in a high-volume primary care practice with a special interest and focus in medical dermatology and aesthetics. My dermatologic role entails diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic medical/dermatologic conditions in patients of all ages, as well as performing skin cancer screenings, dermoscopy, shave and punch biopsies, elliptical excisions, I&D, cryotherapy, electrocautery, and wound care. Experience with neurotoxin injection for medical conditions and cosmetics. Responsible for triaging, performing medical assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, formulating diagnoses and treatment plans. Practice liaison for mental health, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders with focus on cognitive behavioral treatment. Participate as clinical support in research studies as well as annual preceptor/mentor for multiple students. Perform nursing home rounds and ongoing care of residents. Review of urgent triage messages, diagnostic testing, laboratory testing, and prescription refills on a practice-wide basis.

*7/19 – Our private practice was acquired by Allegheny Health Network

Physician Assistant – Urgent care November 2008- March 2011

MedExpress Urgent Care – Pittsburgh, PA

Gynecologic Oncology PA in an academic medical center involved in all aspects of inpatient care including daily team rounds, first assisting in the operating room, bedside procedures, minimally invasive da Vinci robotic certified on both the Xi and Si models. Worked alongside collaborating physician and OB/GYN residents on the service to provide high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care.

EDUCATION:

Chatham University- Pittsburgh, PA August 2004- August 2006

Physician Assistant Program

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA August 2000- May 2004

Bachelor of Science in General Science, Option in Life Science

Minor – Business and Liberal Arts

Graduated with Distinguished Honors Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistants Annual Conference Attendee – 2022

In office Dermatology Training – Maria Ressler, Dermatology PA-C- 2021

Dermal Filler and Neuromodulator Private Intermediate Training – December 2021

Pediatric Dermatology Clinical Rotation- Dr. Douglas Kress and Dr. Robin Gehris -2006

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Physician Assistant License with DEA Current

NCCPA Board Certified Current

Botox and Dermal Filler Training/Certification, AMET November 2020

Dermatology Bootcamp Scholar, Dr. Scott Boswell December 2022-Present

SDPA Diplomate Fellow January 2022-Present

BLS and CPR Provider -American Heart Association Current

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Current

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants- Fellow

Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants- Fellow

Pennsylvania Dermatology Physician Assistants- Fellow

Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants- Fellow

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Volunteer Health Screening Exams August 2019- Present

Allegheny Health Network Outpatient Clinic, McMurray, PA

Provide volunteer medical screening and care to patients in need.

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