Physician Assistant Medical

SHEENA P. PATEL

New Haven, Ct * 909-***-**** * ************@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Physician Assistant position in a reputable medical facility with opportunity to continue developing and enhancing my skills and knowledge in the medical field.

EDUCATION:

Long Island University- Brooklyn, NY 8/2008-7/2010

• Bachelor of Science- Physician Assistant Studies

• NCCPA Certified Aug, 2010,

New York University- New York, NY 9/2006-1/2008

• Masters of Science- Biological Sciences

University of California-Irvine- Irvine, CA 9/2001-6/2005

• Masters of Science- Biological Sciences

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 8/2009-7/2010

• St. Luke's- Roosevelt Hospital: Geriatrics

• The Brooklyn Hospital Center: Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice and OBGYN

• Beth Israel Medical Center: Behavioral Medicine

• Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center: Surgery

• Maimonides Medical Center: Internal Medicine and Urology elective

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Physician Assistant, Dr. Lundahl, MD Diet, Chino, CA 11/2010-present

• Conduct physical exams

• Document progress notes

• Diagnose and treat illnesses

• Order and interpret laboratory tests

• Counsel patients on preventive health care

• Prescribe medications and other treatments

Physician Assistant-Pain Management. Dr. Shah, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 10/2010-1/2011

• Pain management physical and history taking

• Prescribed medications and counseled on pain management

• Workers Comp patient evaluations on pain levels

• Assisting physician in epidural blocks, facet blocks and other procedures

Premier Cardiology Consultants-Dr. Mittle, New Hyde Park, NY 8/2007-7/2008

• Volunteer position

• Performed clinical procedures such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, glucometry, etc

Novocell Inc. Endocrinology Research, Irvine, CA 10/2005- 8/2006

• Supervised and managed an entire animal study of diabetes.

• Presented nicotine's effects on diabetes at the Children with Diabetes with Diabetes Conference

• Performed intraperitoneal, subcutaneous and kidney surgery

Alpha Pharmacy, -Anaheim, CA 1/2002-8/2005

• Liaison between health insurance companies, doctors, and patients

• Assisted patients in becoming familiar with generic and brand name drugs

• Managed inventory of drugs for pharmacy.

University of California-Irvine.- Neuropharmacology Research Irvine, CA 12/2001-6/2005

• Characterized the expressing and functional roles of the endogenous opinoid and nicotinic cholinergic systems.

• Conducted neuronal and pharmacological testing with nicotine and cocaine on prenatally effected animals

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• LIU Physician Assistant graduate recruitment committee member 2/2011-present

• ACLS/BLS Certified

• American Academy of Physician Assistants member 2008- current

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