Physician Assistant Resume Template



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Mr. John Smith PA-C

Objective_____________________________________________________________________

Physician Assistant with seven years of experience in family practice/urgent care medicine seeks full-time employment that utilizes my skills, energy and passion for providing quality patient oriented care.

Licenses/certificates____________________________________________________________

NCCPA Board Certified (Scored in the 93rd percentile)

Current California State Physician Assistant’s License

Current DEA license

Employment Summary__________________________________________________________

October 2004 - Present Good Samaritan Clinic Oxnard, CA

Physician Assistant

Primary care provider in a fast-paced, rural, community health center. Involved in all aspects of patient care across the lifespan, including; detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as in-office surgical procedures. For four years I served as the sole clinical provider on weekends and holidays, have participated in a community based program to teach sexual education in local area middle schools, and have joined in an effort to provide free physical examinations to the uninsured.

Applicable Skills

• Diagnose and treat common urgent care problems including URI's, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, mononucleosis, asthma exacerbations, UTI's, otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, migraines, gastroenteritis, fractures/dislocations, allergic reactions.

• Experience in the management of chronic medical illness such as, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart failure, obesity, chronic pain syndromes, thyroid disease, cirrhosis, and chemical dependency.

• Procedures: I and D's, closure of wounds via sutures, staples and Dermabond; wound and skin care, injections, aseptic and isolation techniques, venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, eye examination using fluoroscein and Woods light.

• Extensive practice in the area of pediatrics and adolescent medicine including well child/adolescent exams, screening sports physicals, infant care and nutrition, disorders of the bladder and bowel, the effective management of ADHD, eating disorders, and childhood behavioral problems.

• Women's health including Papanicolaou cytology smears, wet mount and koh prep, evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, osteoporosis, contraceptive initiation and surveillance as well as basic obstetric care.

• The ability to focus on mental health as it effects physiological wellbeing.

• The skill to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Strengths: Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail, and working well with patients and staff.

September 1999 - July 2001 Puget Sound Blood Center Seattle, WA

Senior Mobile Technician/Supervisor

On site Supervisor and lead technician during mobile community blood drives. On site coordinator of bone marrow and rare blood donor drives. Supervised 2-15 staff/volunteers per day. Performed venipuncture for whole blood/sample collection. Screened donors for medical history, took vital signs and performed hematocrit testing. Monitored and cared for all donor reactions. Trained and precepted new staff. Responsible for post drive summary, donor health reports, computer/data entry, on-site maintenance, post donation evaluations and all on-site consultations with mobile coordinators and clinical program nurses.

October 1998 - June 1999 University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, WA

Phlebotomist

Performed venipuncture for laboratory testing on adults and children in both in-patient and outpatient setting. Educated patients on stool, occult blood and urine testing kits. Ordered and distributed diagnostic tests from outside laboratories. Trained new staff in venipuncture and laboratory procedures. Tended to all patient reactions and complications.

June 1999 - September 1999 Seattle Parks and Recreation Seattle, WA

Special Needs Youth Program Advisor

Provided twenty-four hour care for children/young adults ages 4 to 21 who were developmentally disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, behaviorally and socially impaired, visual and hearing impaired and physically disabled. Supervised 8-10 children and assistant staff. Assisted campers with daily living and organized all activities and overnight excursions.

Education_____________________________________________________________________

2001 - 2004 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Piscataway, NJ Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Intensive program included 18 months of classroom training shared with Robert Wood Johnson medical students culminating with 16 months of clinical rotations.

Masters Project: Community Oriented Primary Care Summer Assistantship: In collaboration with the Jersey Shore Medical Center "A" Team, a clinic providing care to underserved patients with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, I organized and created a community awareness campaign regarding Hepatitis C infection/transmission. Provided direct patient outreach within the team’s mobile unit and compiled on-site research data for publication to guide Hepatitis C treatment and education within the clinic.

1995 - 1999 University of Washington Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Science, Zoology

Dean’s List, 1999

Scholarships___________________________________________________________________

• US Department of Health and Human Services, National Health Service Corps Scholarship, 2002 - 2004

• SEARCH (Student Experiences and Rotations in Community Health) NHSC Scholarship program Oregon Primary Care Association, Woodburn, OR, 2004

• Scholarship - Deans List, University of Washington, 1999

• Memorial Scholarship, David Craig, Stockton, CA, 1995

• Memorial Scholarship, Stockton Scavengers, Stockton, CA, 1995

Honors and Awards____________________________________________________________

• United States Patent Pending, #61/069927, Santa Cruz, CA, 2008

• United States Patent Pending, #60/222539, Seattle, WA, 2000

• Employee of the Year Nominee, Hall Health Primary Care Center, 2000

• Saint Francis de Sales Award, 1995

Certifications__________________________________________________________________

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2006 - 2011

• BLS and ACLS for the healthcare provider, 2006 - 2011

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2005 - 2008

• Emergency Medical Technician, North Seattle Community College, 1999

Professional Associations________________________________________________________

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2011

• California Academy of Physician Assistants, 2011

• Physicians for a National Health Program, 2011

Foreign Languages_____________________________________________________________

• Proficient in Spanish.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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