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Performed pediatric well-child exams and vaccinations. Managed acute and chronic illness, asthma and allergies, ENT, and dermatological issues.

Cardiovascular Surgery/Critical Care: Presented patients on rounds, performed immediate post-cardiac surgical care with supervision: Management of ventilator settings, ABG, swan-ganz catheter, central lines, vasopressors/inotropes, fluids, electrolytes, chest tube output, cardiac monitoring, removal of pacing wires and chest tubes, patient education, documentation (EPIC), physical exams

Cardiovascular Surgery ICU: management of post-cardiac surgery patients. Developed understanding of basic ventilator settings, use of vasopressors/inotropes, ECMO, VADs, pacing wire removal, chest tube output and removal, bedside management of open chest emergencies, CPR, and fluid/electrolyte management. Assisted with arterial and central lines.

Assisted with all trauma activations using ATLS protocol and performed FAST exam. Performed primary, secondary, and tertiary exams; completed all documentation; assisted with arterial and central lines, radiographic and EKG interpretation, chest tube placement, and patient/family education; assisted in trauma surgery.

Performed well-women exams, fetal monitoring, and prenatal care. Observed and assisted in labor and delivery and gynecological surgeries. Assessment of newborn and maternal post-delivery care.

Independent: suturing, stapling, incision & and drainage, venipuncture, IV infusions, CPR, PAP cytology, catheter placement, casting/splinting, removal of ocular foreign bodies, musculoskeletal injuries, EKG and radiographic interpretationObserved/Assisted: cardiac resuscitation, lumbar puncture, arterial blood draw, chest tube placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis

Physical Exam, preventative health, women's health, psychiatric medical management, management of chronic illness: CVD, HTN, Diabetes, musculoskeletal issues, management of acute illness, psychiatric diagnosis, and emergencies.

Assisted in OR with a variety of general surgery cases, vascular surgery, plastics and interventional radiology

Taught all subjects in grades 3-5 to students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgroundsImplemented individualized education plans for students with special needsHeld several departmental leadership positionsParticipated and chaired multiple committees and performed administrative tasks

Provided speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy to children and adults with neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and learning/developmental disabilities.