PA-C

MARTA SZERSZEN

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full time Physician Assistant position as a hospitalist.

EDUCATION

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA

Master in Physician Assistant Studies May 2012

Stonehill College Easton, MA

Bachelor of Science, Biology (Minor: Chemistry) May 2009

Summa Cum Laude

Dean’s List 2005-2009

Stonehill Scholar (Stonehill College Honor Society)

Lambda Epsilon Sigma Honor Society

Sigma Zeta, National Honor Society for the Sciences and Mathematics

CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medicine (Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT) 3/2012-4/2012

Performed problem-focused physical examinations on urgent and non-urgent patients and formulated appropriate treatment plan.

Participated in the follow-up of patient care with interpretation of laboratory and radiologic studies, discharge instructions.

Performed several types of procedures including suturing and wound care, digit blocks, splinting, Foley catheterization.

Ambulatory (PriMed Family Medicine, Shelton, CT) 2/2012-3/2012

Performed several types of history and physical exams including annual, comprehensive pre-operative, focused sick visit.

Documented current patient encounter in EMR.

Reviewed pertinent blood work findings and counseled patients on healthy diet/lifestyle changes and medication.

Performed intramuscular injections.

Elective: Internal Medicine (St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA) 1/2012-2/2012

Pediatrics (Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA) 11/2011-12/2011

Evaluated, presented, and suggested treatment modifications for newborns in the Special Care Nursery and pediatric unit.

Counseled parents regarding daily treatment plan and discharge instructions.

Psychiatry (Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA) 10/2011-11/2011

Interviewed and assessed patient’s psychological and general medical condition on a daily basis.

Communicated with family members and other medical providers regarding patient’s history and current condition.

Surgery (Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA) 9/2011-10/2011

Performed comprehensive pre-operative history and physical exams for elective procedures and for patients presenting to the ED.

Assisted intra-operatively during general surgical procedures and with post-operative care.

Women’s Health (St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA) 7/2011-8/2011

Performed various components of an annual gynecological visit and routine pre-natal visit.

Assisted in vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

Assessed and counseled women on the post-partum unit.

Geriatrics (Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA) 6/2011-7/2011

Completed admission interview for newly admitted patients to the rehabilitation hospital and nursing home.

Strengthened comprehension of plain film and electrocardiogram evaluation.

Internal Medicine (Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA) 5/2011-6/2011

Interviewed and assessed new admissions to the telemetry unit.

Independently performed daily assessments to evaluate patient status including interpretation of labs and telemetry events.

Presented patients to the attending and discussed patient care with consulting physicians and family members.

Facilitated discharge by submitting orders, writing discharge notes, and arranging follow-up with primary care providers.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Stonehill College, Departments of Biology and Chemistry Easton, MA

Teaching Assistant for Biochemistry I 9/2008-12/2008

Facilitated the comprehension of basic principles required for homework, tests, and quizzes.

Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry II 1/2008-5/2008

Instructed a group of six students to complete weekly practice problems.

Served as a liaison between students and professor.

Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry I and II 1/2007-5/2009

Lead a weekly problem solving group of eight students to re-enforce concepts from lecture.

Teaching Assistant for Biological Principles I 9/2006-12/2008

Supervised and encouraged the efforts of ten first-year students in designing an experiment focusing on factors affecting reaction time.

Introduced students to the analysis and comprehension of primary literature.

Stonehill College, Department of Chemistry Easton, MA Undergraduate Research Associate 5/2007-8/2007

Carried out the stereoselective conversion of galactose into protected vinyl pyrrolidines and trihydroxylated pyrrolidines.

Developed experience in several laboratory techniques including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Thin layer Chromatography, and Infrared Spectra.

CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant

Certified Physician Assistant, PA-C (Certification Number: 1105105)

State of Connecticut Physician Assistant License (License Number: 2779)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified, January 2011

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, September 2010

Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, member since 2010

American Academy of Physician Assistants, member since 2009

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