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Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Assisted in both open and laparoscopic procedures including cholecystectomies, appendectomies, thyroidectomies, hernia repairs, mastectomies, and more. Saw patients in the clinic for pre-operative, post-operative, and acute complaints. Observed and assisted with procedures including ultrasound guided fine-needle aspirations, incision and drainages, punch biopsies, skin tag excisions, and more.

Wellsville, New York, United States

Performed pelvic examinations and obtained pap smears and vaginal cultures for annual and acute gynecologic visits. Completed prenatal encounters on pregnant patients by listening to fetal heart tones and measuring fundal height. Assisted with vaginal deliveries.

Obtained histories and performed physical examinations on preoperative, postoperative, and nonoperative orthopedic patients and formulated diagnoses and treatments. I primarily saw adult patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee injuries. Assisted in total hip and knee arthroplasties, arthroscopic rotator cuff or meniscal repairs, carpal and cubital tunnel releases, and trigger finger releases, arthroscopic and open joint washouts.

Treated patients of all levels of acuity. Completed histories and physical examinations focused on complaints. Interpreted labs and imaging necessary to help formulate a diagnosis. Completed procedures under physician supervision such as suturing and removal, inject local anesthesia, I&Ds, splinting, catheter insertion, obtained IV access, ECGs, controlled minor bleeding.

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Obtained histories and performed physical examinations on all patients. Formulated assessments and plans and discussed with my preceptor. Performed clinical procedures (cryotherapy, suture/staple removals, immunizations).

Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, United States

Reviewed medications and charts before entering a patient's room with the physician. Observed detailed histories and physical examinations be completed by the physician. Assisted with cryotherapy. Observed drainage of bursa. Assisted with ECGs and reviewed them as necessary.

Communicated with both patients and parents to obtain histories. Completed physical examinations to determine diagnosis and treatment plans. Coordinated with attendings and residents to provide adequate care for patients. Reviewed x-rays and diagnostic tests as necessary. Assisted with fracture reductions, casting, and splinting. Closed lacerations using staples. Performed Digital Retinal Scans. Provided patient education.

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Obtained histories and performed physical exams on newborns, children, adolescents, and adults. Formulated assessments and provided differential diagnoses. Gave pediatric and adult immunizations, obtained wound cultures, completed ear irritations. Aside from the family medicine office, also worked at Children's Express Care where histories and physical exams were performed, assisted with casting, performed urine dipsticks and throat cultures.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Erie, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Master Of Physician Assistant Science, Physician Assistant

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology