Physician Assistant
Resume:
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MONICA D.JACKSON
EDUCATION
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Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Graduating GPA - 3.65/4.00
2002-2005 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
BA - Biology/Pre-Medicine
• GPA – 3.54/4.00
• Graduated cum laude
• International Honor Society Member
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)
American Academy of Physician Assistants Student Member
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certified (American Heart Association)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
First Coast Primary Care Jacksonville, FL
Primary Care Rotation with Kristie Aston, MD
• Performed history and physical exams and developed differential diagnosis and
treatment plans for infants, children and adults
• Completed SOAP notes daily for a variety of patients
• Discussed lab results for patients with diabetes, hypo/hyperthyroidism, and
hypercholesterolemia for continued evaluation and management
• Performed breast exams and pelvic exams with pap smears
• Performed and interpreted diagnostic studies such as EKGs, urinalysis and
microscopic examination
• Advised and administered Zostavax, Pnuemovax, Gardasil, Toradol, B12 and a
variety of pediatric injections
• Performed cryotherapy on suspicious lesions
• Removed sutures from simple lacerations and placed Steri-strips
West Jacksonville Family Health Center Jacksonville, FL
Pediatrics rotations with Pauline Rolle, MD
• Performed history and physical examinations and developed differential diagnosis
and treatment plans for sick newborns, infants, children and adolescents
• Performed and interpreted rapid strep tests
• Learned how to assess growth and development of a healthy child
• Became more familiar with the immunization schedule for newborns, infants and
children
Memorial University Medical Center Savannah, GA
Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation with Donald Gallup, MD
• Elicited patient histories and performed physical exams and presented to attending
physician in a hospital setting
• Performed pelvic exams, pap smears, cultures, and wet preps
• Measured fundal height and assessed fetal heart tones
• Assessed and interpreted Non-Stress tests and biophysical profiles
• Counseled patients regarding labor and delivery, birth control methods, and
pregnancy
• Cared for high risk patients with HIV, gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, HELLP syndrome, preterm-premature rupture of membranes and pre-eclampsia in a hospital and private practice setting
• Observed and assisted (1st and 2nd assist) cesarean sections, laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomies, total abdominal hysterectomies, salpingo-oophorectomies, diagnostic laparoscopies, dilation and curettages, and various procedures for urinary incontinence and prolapse
• Assisted in vaginal deliveries including guiding the baby’s head, catching the baby, cutting the umbilical cord and delivering and examining the placenta
• Observed circumcisions using Gomco and Mogen techniques
• Observed supervising physician perform amniocentesis
Savannah Surgery Center, LLP Savannah, GA
General Surgery with Charles Usher, MD
• Performed complete history and physicals on patients in both hospital and office
settings
• Performed pre-operative and post-operative assessments of patients
• 1st and 2nd assisted in a variety of general surgery procedures such as breast biopsies, hernia repairs, cyst and lipoma excisions, and port-a-cath placements
• 1st and 2nd assisted in a variety of laparoscopic procedures such as cholecystectomies, lysis of adhesions, and nissen fundoplications
• Observed several office surgeries including thrombosed hemorrhoidectomies, I&Ds and miscellaneous biopsies
• Appreciated mammograms and breast ultrasounds
• Completed prescriptions, physician’s orders and operative notes following surgical
procedures
Memorial University Medical Center Emergency Department Savannah, GA
Emergency Medicine
• Elicited patient histories and performed general physical exams on adults, infants
and children
• Performed various clinical skills such as suturing, incision and drainage, rectal exams
pelvic exams, lumbar punctures and breast exams
• Developed diagnosis and treatment plans with supervising physician
• Ordered laboratory and imaging studies with supervising physician to assist with
diagnosing patients
• Interpreted lab studies and read imaging studies such as EKGs, CTs, MRIs, and plain
films
• Helped supervising physician decide necessity of referrals and what service should be
consulted to aid with patient care
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Dublin, GA
Internal Medicine with Arun George, MD
• Performed history and physical exams and developed differential diagnosis and
treatment plans for adults
• Became familiar with the use of Computerized Patient Record Systems (CPRS)
• Discussed lab results with patients with diabetes, hypo/hyperthyroidism,
hypercholesterolemia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Interpreted diagnostic studies such as EKGs, urinalysis and microscopic examination
• Advised Pnuemovax and Flu Vaccinations
• Determined the need for and ordered consults for podiatry, dermatology, cardiology,
optometry, neurosurgery, surgery, vascular surgery, pulmonology,, rheumatology and
urology
• Determined the need for mental health intervention and substance abuse programs for
patients after a thorough history
West Jacksonville Family Health Center Jacksonville, FL
Elective Rotation-Primary Care and Women’s Health with Keith Conger, NP
• Performed complete and problem focused histories for male and female adolescents
and adults
• Performed Pelvic exams with pap smears, bimanual exams, and rectal exams
• Collected samples to be sent for cultures from the pharynx, urethra and cervix
• Performed breast examinations and testicular examinations
• Learned how to identify yeast, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis with microscopy
• Wrote prescriptions for the treatment of many common STIs and vaginal infections
• Obtained fundal height, fetal presentation and fetal heart tones via handheld Doppler
• Completed referrals for high risk pregnancies, mammography, ultrasonography,
colposcopies and infectious disease
• Ordered labs for pregnant patients based on gestational age
• Discussed and prescribed oral contraceptives, barrier devices, Depo Provera injections,
IUDs, Nuva ring and Ortho Evra Patches
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Dublin, GA
Behavioral Medicine with Dr. Jose Balbona
• Performed complete histories and physicals on new patients
• Admitted patients to the inpatient substance abuse treatment program and post-
traumatic stress disorder program
• Performed and interpreted mental status exams
• Attended group therapy sessions for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Pharmacologically treated patients with schizophrenia, bipolar I and II, major
depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and anxiety
• Administered haldol decanoate IM injections to patients with schizophrenia
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2009-Present AR Medical, LLC Hinesville/Ludowici, GA
• Perform complete and focused histories and physicals on adults as well as the pediatric
population
• Devise treatment plans including prescribing medications
• Order, interpret, and discuss lab results for patients with hypo/hyperthyroidism,
diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and anemia for continued evaluation and management
• Perform breast, pelvic, rectal and testicular exams and document pertinent positive and
negative findings
• Properly document medication dosages and regimen as well as general history and
exam findings in patient charts
• Perform and interpret diagnostic studies such as EKGs, urinalysis and drug screens
• Order referrals for cardiology, pulmonology, podiatry, dermatology, neurosurgery,
nephrology and urology assessment and review/incorporate findings as part of
continued patient care
• Perform and properly document minor procedures such as incision and drainage,
destruction of lesions and wound dressing
• Answer telephone, schedule appointments, triage patients and perform venipuncture
September 2006–October 2006 Fresh Beginnings, Inc. Valdosta, GA
Customer Service Representative
• Administered various surveys via telephone for quality assurance of automobile
Services
• Used word processing program to enter patient data into computer
May 2004 – May 2006 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar Valdosta, GA
Bartender/Server/To-Go Specialist
• Served patrons food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a reserved
atmosphere
• Answered telephone, received take out orders, and packaged food orders
January 2000 - May 2000 Children’s Clinic, LLP Dublin, GA
File Clerk/Apprentice
• Organized and filed patient records
• Accompanied physician as he diagnosed and assessed infants and young children
RESEARCH AND/ OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Summer 2005 Undergraduate Directed Study Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
• Collected, organized and presented research in botany on endangered species using
Microsoft Word and Excel
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
June 2006 – July 2006 Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA
Apprentice to Dr. Audrey Alleyne, Director of Obstetrical Anesthesiology
• Accompanied anesthesiologist as she consulted with and educated expecting mothers
on forms of anesthesia available
• Observed anesthesiologist administer several types of anesthesia
• Assisted in administration of epidural to patient in active labor
• Learned how to research any topic of medicine via internet
March 2006 – June 2006 Valdosta Family Medicine Valdosta, GA
Apprentice to Brad Ridge, PA, under Greg Bishop, D.O.
• Accompanied both a physician assistant and osteopathic physician as they treated
patients in a family practice/internal medicine setting
• Introduced to common conditions, disorders, and diseases of children, adults, and
elderly
• Observed routine physicals and evaluations
• Introduced to interpretation of x-rays, blood and urine tests, and electrocardiograms
March 2006 – June 2006 Comprehensive Women’s Health Valdosta, GA
Apprentice to Dr. Samuel Taylor, Ob/gyn
• Accompanied physician as he performed physicals, examinations and consultations
• Assisted physician with pelvic exams, colposcopies, IUD insertion and ultrasounds
• Occasionally accompanied Nurse Midwives as they treated patients
May 2004 – June 2006 South Georgia Medical Center Valdosta, GA
Post partum Volunteer
• Assisted nurses as they performed routine examinations
• Provided patients with refreshments, toiletries, and fresh garments and linens
• Provided patients with general assistance such as walking and using restroom
August 2000 - December 2000 Carl Vinson Medical Center Dublin, GA
Nurse’s Assistant
• Served daily refreshments
• Assisted nurses as they routinely examined patients
• Provided assortment of entertainment and activities for patients
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
• Piano, beauty pageants, roller-skating, bowling, crossword puzzles
REFERENCES
Calin Badea, MD
Hinesville Family Care Center
502 E. General Stewart Way Ste A
Hinesville, GA 31313
Charles Usher, MD
General Surgery Center
836 E 65th St
Savannah, GA 31405
Patti Emfinger, PA-C
South University
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
Keith Conger, ARNP
Duval County Health Dept.
120 King Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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