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Virginia Beach, VA, US

Providing acute care and chronic disease treatment for all employees to improve morale, productivity, retention, recruitment, and reduce absenteeism. Educating in wellness and disease prevention with monthly newsletters, instructing Adult First Aid | CPR and AED courses, creating onsite bulletin boards, Lunch & Learn events, seasonal health challenges.

Nationally appointed position to systematically review AAPA bylaws and policies. Reviewing state medical board disciplinary cases involving current AAPA members and taking action when necessary. Attending all conference calls and annual meetings.

Nationally appointed position to represent all constituent organizations to the AAPA. Working with other representatives to ensure constituent organization development and compliance through continued communication. Attending all conference calls and annual meetings.

Nationally elected position representing all PA students to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) with visits to PA programs presenting SAAAPA goals and educating students on their involvement with the Student Academy. Attending SAAAPA Board of Directors meetings as well as sitting on and chairing committees to address student issues..

Nationally elected position representing all PA students to the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) with visits to PA programs presenting SAAAPA goals and educating students on their involvement with the Student Academy. Attending SAAAPA Board of Directors meetings as well as sitting on and chairing committees to address student issues..

Gatesville, TX

As Advanced Practice Manager: Managing a group of Advanced Practice (APPs) including hiring, on-boarding, training, development, and performance management, while collaborating closely with physician leaders and the Family Practice Regional Manager Administrator. Leading APPs in fulfilling their essential roles with expected outcomes. Coordinating.

Participating in patient care with the healthcare team under physician supervision, diagnosing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting laboratory data and x-rays. Precepting PA students from accredited PA programs from across the country. Leading efforts for practice improvement as chair of the Unit Based Counsel.

Participating in patient care with the healthcare team under physician supervision, diagnosing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting laboratory data and x-rays. Precepting PA students from accredited PA programs from across the country.

Instructing students in violin technique and musical concepts and running a home business.

Assisted the Pediatric Emergency Department team with critical care patient needs including the following: responding to traumas, measuring vital signs, assisting with IV starts and blood draws, transporting patients, dressing changes, and performing 12-lead EKGs.

Assisted the RN with patient needs, measuring vital signs, bathing and dressing patients. Monitored patient health by actively observing and diagnosing heart arrhythmias.

Master Of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Cumulative Gpa 3.94

Activities and Societies: Student Society President/AAPA Student Representative Presidential Scholars Volunteer Cares Clinic Clinical.

Certificate, Nursing Assistant/Aide And Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Cumulative Gpa 4.0

B.S., Biology, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Pre-Medical Association officer, Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Gamma Chi Tau