Physician Assistant Medical

KATIE SOPP

*** ****** ***, *** ***** , PA *****

570-***-**** * *********@*****.***

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Hardworking, dedicated healthcare professional. Observant, detail-oriented, and compassionate.

Focused on obtaining a position within dermatology.

Competencies include:

• Patient/ provider relations ● HIPAA conformity ●Patient education

• Medical testing and diagnostics ●In-office procedures

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EDUCATION

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies August 2012/ GPA 3.65

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Studies May 2011/ Magna Cum Laude

Minor: Biology

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Dermatology (July 5, 2011- August 10, 2011) Dr. Harold Milstein

Family Dermatology Hazleton, PA

• Exposed to 218 hours of dermatology

• Able to accurately identify and manage various dermatologic conditions including skin cancers, eczema, acne, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, verruca, ect.

• Performed biopsies (punch, scoop, and shave), Mole/ skin tag removals, cryosurgery, local anesthesia, and suturing

• Observed complex excisions of skin cancers with flap repairs

Psychology (August 15, 2011- September 21, 2011) Dr. Stephen Nezezon

Waymart Prison Waymart, PA

• Exposed to 225 hours of inpatient psychology

• Managed patients in chronic psychiatric ward

• Mental status exams, AIMS testing, and monthly medication renewals

• Short term psychiatric evaluation of patients in solitary confinement

Internal Medicine (September 26, 2011- November 2, 2011) Dr. Michael Kowalski

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Exposed to 215 hours of internal medicine

• Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, COPD, and hyperlipidemia, in a cost effective manner

• Vitals, IM injections, SOAP note documentation, writing prescriptions, employment and drivers license physicals

Surgery (November 6, 2011- December 14, 2011) Dr. Kathleen LaVorgna

Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, CT

• Exposed to 390 hours of patient care in a surgical setting

• First/ second assisted in OR, including suturing and knot tying

• Evaluated surgical consults, daily rounds, post operative checks, ER/trauma initial evaluations

• Electronic medical records/ documentation

OB/GYN (January 3, 2012- February 8, 2012) Dr. Michael Tedesco

Intermountain Medical Group Scranton, PA

• Exposed to 255 hours of OB/GYN

• Evaluated and managed prenatal, postpartum, and routine GYN patients

• Performed pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, and STD testing

• Assisted in vaginal deliveries and C-sections

• Exposed to many GYN surgeries, including robotic surgeries with da Vinci surgical system

Pediatrics (February 13, 2012- March 21, 2012) Dr. Mary Ellen DeFranco

Blue Mountain Pediatrics Bangor, PA

• Exposed to 200 hours of outpatient pediatrics

• Conducted sick visits and well child checks

• Performed routine screenings including vision, blood pressure, hearing, and weight checks

• Administered routine vaccinations

Emergency Medicine (March 26, 2012- May 3, 2012) Dr. Gerald Coleman

Hazleton General Hospital Hazleton, PA

• Assisted in workup of acute patients in the ER

• Interpreted diagnostic tests, x-ray films, CAT scans, and EKG’s

• Sutured lacerations, inserted IV’s, performed wound/nasal cultures

Family Medicine Preceptorship (May 7, 2012- August 7,2012) Dr. Glen Buyo

Taylor Medical Associates Taylor, PA

• To be completed

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CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced cardiac life support, May 2011

Basic cardiac life support, November 2010

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

Christi Regis Academic Scholarship

Horvat Foundation Academic Scholarship

500 clinical experience hours in Rheumatology

High School Salutatorian

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