Work:
Richmond Dermatology and Laser Specialist - Richmond, VA
Medical Assistant
Children's Urology of Virginia - Richmond, VA
Medical Assistant
Education:
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies
Skills:
Clinical Rotations: Family Medicine- Midlothian Medical Center, Richmond VA, January 9-March 2, 2012 -Outpatient, hospital rounds and consults daily at San Francis Hospital. Averaged 10 patients per day. Patient population teens-90s. Treatment and diagnosis included: HTN, DM, High cholesterol, GERD, CAD, CFH. Skills; suturing, skin biopsies, venipuncture, throat and nasal swabs. Internal Medicine- Colonial Internal Medicine Fredericksburg VA, March 12-April 6, 2012 -Outpatient private practice Averaged 13 patients per day. Patient population was middle age and elderly patients, Treatment and diagnosis included: HTN, DM, High cholesterol, CAD, CFH, Allergies, GERD, asthma Pediatrics- Colonial Heights Children Center, Colonial Heights VA April 9-May 4, 2012 -Outpatient, hospital rounds and consults daily at Southside Regional Medical Center. Averaged 20 patients per day. Patient population was newborn to 18 year old. Treatment and diagnosis included: growth and development, vaccination schedule, school physicals, AOM, Strep throat, rashes, cold, flu, stomach viruses, sinusitis, asthma and allergies. Emergency Medicine- Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg VA June 11 July 6, 2012 -Emergency Department working various day and night shifts. Averaged 18 patients per day. Patient population ranged from all ages. Assisted with a chest tube placement, central line placement, sutured multiple lacerations, I&D abscesses, inserted Foley catheters. Cases included cellulites, various rashes, asthma, chest pain, abdominal pain, lung disease exacerbations, joint injuries, and muscle injuries. Obstetrics/Gynecology- Commonwealth OB-Gyn, Petersburg VA July 16 August 10, 2012 -Outpatient office with hospital rounds and consults daily at Southside Regional Medical Center. Averaged 12 patients per day. Patient population females ages 14-70s. Cases included: well women checks, BV, various STIs, prenatal care, high risk pregnancies, vaginal and C-section deliveries. Skills included first and second assist in OR, suturing, Pap smears, and newborn assessments. Behavior Medicine- Valley Behavioral Medicine, Harrisonburg VA, August 13 September 7, 2012 - Inpatient Rockingham Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health Unit and daily consults, averaged 8 patients per day, patient populations ranged from mid twenties to 60s. Treated a diverse caseload of patients with diagnosis included Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Suicidal Ideation and drug abuse and dependence. Internal Medicine- Rockingham Memorial Hospitalist, Harrisonburg VA, September 17- October 12, 2012 -Inpatient Rockingham Memorial Hospital and daily consults for admit patients from ED, averaged 8 patients per day, patient populations ranged from mid twenties to 90s. Treatment and diagnosis included: CAD, cardiac dysrhythmias, chest pain, abdominal pains, CVAs, CHF, and lung disease exacerbations. Dermatology- SUNY Downstate Hospital, Brooklyn NY, October 15 November 9, 2012 -Outpatient clinics at Kings County Hospital and SUNY Hospital. Participated in Pediatric and Adult clinics averaged 10 patients per day, patient population ranged from infant to 60s. Treated a diverse caseload of patients with diagnosis including acne, dermatophytosis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, skin cancers, diseases of the nails. Participated in culturing wounds, culturing and scraping lesions, and skin biopsies. General Surgery- Richmond Surgical, Henrico Doctors-Forest, Richmond VA, November 12- December 7, 2012 -Inpatient and OR, Henrico Doctors Hospital-Forest, and Outpatient practice; averaged 4 OR cases a day as first assist and closed, averaged 8 patient outpatient. Surgeries included various hernia repairs, breast surgeries including lumpectomies and mastectomies, abdominal surgeries including cholecystectomies abdominal adhesions, colon resections and neck surgeries including thyroidectomies and para-thyroidectomies.