Nasreen Sultana
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Schererville, IN 46375 219-***-****
Education
NCCPA Certified 3/15/2011
University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, TX GPA: 3.84/4.0 2009 – 2011
MA in Physician Assistant
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN GPA: 3.8/4.0 2004 – 2008
BA in Biology
Clinical Experience
Family Practice Dr. Juan Aguilera and Associates-Dr. Stroman 9/26/2011 – 11/18/2011
Monzer H. Yazji and Associates-Dr. Yazji 8/29/2011 – 09/23/2011
McAllen Family Practice Clinic-Dr. Lopez 8/30/2010 – 09/24/2010
Consistently delivered accurate diagnosis on patients to the supervising doctor; suggested treatment/medication for common health problems, and specialist referral when needed. Performed and interpreted key lab results including CBC, UA, and blood sugar tests.
Internal Medicine: Cardiology - Valley Heart Consultants-Dr. Mego 7/13/2011 – 8/9/2011
Accurately interpreted diagnostic results including EKGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac stress tests.
1st assistant to Dr. Mego during cardiac catheterization in the catheterization laboratory.
OB/GYN Rio Grande Women-Irma Marriott N.P. 6/6/2011 – 7/1/2011
Cared for, treated, and advised female patients during prenatal, natal and post-natal periods.
Focused on ailments specific to the female anatomy. Performed pelvic and bimanual examinations.
ER McAllen Medical Center-Wilma Mealer PA-C 4/18/2011 – 5/13/2011
Placed a central line, helped intubate, performed a lumbar puncture and foley catheter placement. Suturing: lacerations to fingers, face, and puncture wounds while ensuring wound cleaning and appropriate dressing.
Treated animal bites, fractures, and other emergency and non-emergency procedures.
Pediatrics McAllen Pediatric Clinic-Dr. McDonald 3/21/2011 – 4/15/2011
Valley Neighborhood Pediatrics-Dr. Udor 2/14/2011 – 3/11/2011
Developed excellent rapport with children and parents to ensure patient comfort. Treated infectious diseases, minor injuries, and ordered appropriate tests (CBC, UA, etc
Surgery: Orthopedics McAllen Bone and Joint-Dr. Mendez 1/18/2011 -
2/11/2011
Clinic responsibilities included intra-articular injections, treatment of sport injuries, musculoskeletal trauma, degenerative diseases, and congenital diseases, cast removal/application with interpretation of x-rays, and CT scan; followed up with patient education on proper care and a check on healing progression. Hospital duties included assisting the doctor with knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy, menisectomy.
Surgery: General Surgeons of South Texas-Dr. Borland 10/25/2010-11/19/2010
Assisted in performing surgery: A-V fistulas and grafts, breast mass removal, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, lap bands and gastric bypass.
Read and accurately interpreted mammograms and ultrasounds.
Internal Medicine: Nephrology South Texas Kidney Specialists-Dr. Mangi, Dr. Mangoo 9/27/2010 – 10/22/2010
Rounds at the dialysis centers included interpretation of dialysis data and adjustment of medication.
Assessed patients kidney function and medications to ensure there are no drug-drug interactions.
Gathered accurate information about the patient, counseled, educated, and communicated effectively in order to carry out appropriate short and long-term management plans.
CNA St. Margaret Mercy hospital 2008 – 2009
Tested and charted vital sign and blood sugar levels. Supervised patients by providing daily personal care, feeding, and sheet changes.