Physician Assistant Candidate with Strong Academic Momentum
Resume:
Hailey C. Coughlin
Philadelphia, PA 267-***-**** **********@***.***
EDUCATION
Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies Anticipated Graduation: August 2026 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Graduated: May 2025 Minor in Health Equity & Social Justice
GPA: 3.85
Palisades High School Kintnersville, PA
High School Diploma Graduated: June 2021
GPA: 4.00
CERTIFICATIONS
● BCLS Certification June 2025 - June 2027
● ACLS Certification June 2025 - June 2027
● Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings July 2025 - July 2026
● Basic HIPAA Privacy and Security July 2025 - July 2026
● Adult Mental Health First Aid August 2025 - August 2028 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MEDICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE
Deptford Medical Center, Pediatrics Rotation
Deptford, New Jersey
Physician Assistant Student August 2025 - September 2025 Preceptor; Dr. Aliya Chaudry, MD & Brenna Eadie, PA-C
● Assisted in and/or performed physical examinations on all ages (newborn - age 19).
● Obtained and reviewed complex medical histories from birth through present day, including immunizations, personal and family medical histories, and any medical test results necessary.
● Assisted in patient counseling, patient education, and medical decision making.
● Administered immunizations, performed dipstick urinalysis, performed cryotherapy when necessary, and facilitated suture removal.
Stemmer OB/GYN, Women’s Health Rotation
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Physician Assistant Student September 2025 - October 2025 Preceptor: Dr. Shlomo M. Stemmer, MD
● Obtained and reviewed all patient medical histories and assisted in chart preparation each day.
● Assisted in and/or performed well-woman examinations, as well as comprehensive obstetric examinations of pregnant patients.
● Performed comprehensive clinical breast examinations.
● Conducted pap smears, pelvic exams, wet mounts, whiff testing, dipstick urinalysis and doppler fetal heart rate measurement.
● Observed pessary measurement and placement, IUD insertion, bilateral tubal ligation, Cooper University Hospital, Elective Rotation - Orthopaedic Surgery Camden, New Jersey
Physician Assistant Student November 2025 - December 2025 Preceptor: David Fry, PA-C
● Obtained and reviewed all patient medical histories.
● Analyzed CT scans, radiographs, and MRIs related to the patient’s acute and chronic orthopaedic pathologies.
● Performed targeted physical exams to determine injury type, what imaging is necessary, and what treatment options are available.
● Conducted intra-articular injection, including the knees, shoulders, and hips.
● Conducted bursa injections, namely of the trochanteric bursa.
● Assisted in casting and splinting of injuries requiring immobilization.
● Assisted in the operating room as necessitated, holding retractors, flushing or suctioning the surgical field, and assisting with closure.
Complete Physician Services, Family Medicine Rotation I & II Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant Student January 2026 - March 2026 Preceptor: Dr. Carl D. Black, DMSC, PA-C
● Obtaining and reviewing all complex patient medical history, and ensuring accurate record keeping of patient histories.
● Performed well-adult examinations as well as targeted exams depending on the patient's complaint.
● Assisted in patient counseling, patient education, and medical decision making.
● Performed and analyzed ECGs, PFTs, labs ordered, and point-of-care testing. Prime Health - Lower Bucks Hospital, Emergency Medicine Rotation Bristol, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant Student March 2026 - April 2026
● This rotation is scheduled for a future date and is not yet completed. Eagleville Hospital, Behavioral Health Rotation
Eagleville, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant Student April 2026 - May 2026
● This rotation is scheduled for a future date and is not yet completed. Prime Health - Lower Bucks Hospital, General Surgery Bristol, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant Student June 2026 - July 2026
● This rotation is scheduled for a future date and is not yet completed. Prime Health - Lower Bucks Hospital, Internal Medicine Bristol, Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant Student July 2026 - August 2026
● This rotation is scheduled for a future date and is not yet completed. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Bucks County Medical Associates
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Nurse’s Aid / Medical Records Clerk May 2019 - August 2022
● Responsible for ensuring sharing of records with other patient providers, providing records as necessary to insurance companies and court officials, and ensuring accurate record keeping.
● Taking patient medical histories and vitals.
● Administering point-of care testing.
6-minute walk testing
FeNO testing
Spirometry testing
● Providing patient education on the proper administration of inhaled medications, namely that of metered-dose inhalers.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Saint Joseph’s American Sign Language (ASL) Club September 2021 - May 2023
● Organized events in tandem with pre-professional clubs (pre-PA, pre-Med, and pre-pharm) to educate on basic medical sign language to create access and awareness for deaf patients.
● Facilitated learning opportunities for those interested in learning ASL from deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PAthways to Inclusion September 2024 - Present
● Assisted in the facilitation of a book drive to donate to prisoners to further education in the prison system.
● Worked with other driven and dedicated physician assistant students to create bags of toiletries for women. These bags contained pads, tampons, tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and other basic essentials.
● Connected with other community service groups of other PA programs to create donation drives for various causes, such as Hurricane Melissa.
RESEARCH
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Capstone Project: The Effects of Median Nerve Stimulation (MSN) on Tourette Syndrome. January 2025 - Present
● Compiled, focused meta-analysis of scientific literature that has been published and peer reviewed in respected medical journals.
● Analyzed and synthesized data from the published studies, namely randomized controlled-trials, to support the hypothesis of the research.
● Synthesis of graphs and diagrams relevant and necessary to the comprehension of the research.
● Presentation of the research to school officials. HONORS & AWARDS
● Summa Cum Laude - Saint Joseph’s University, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Class of 2025.
● Membership in the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society - Saint Joseph’s University Chapter, since April 2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Conversational in Spanish, and actively learning the language to increase proficiency to facilitate access to healthcare for Spanish speaking individuals.
● Proficient in American Sign Language, spending many years studying the language and engaging with the deaf community to learn colloquialisms and gain competency in understanding the language.
● Conversational-advanced in French, spending many years studying the language, and taking part in a culture exchange program where I spent several weeks throughout France practicing the language and being exposed to regional dialects.
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