Surgical Physician Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Present

Orthopedics Rotation

• Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

- Performed multiple patient assessments and performed pertinent physical examination techniques for the patients' complaints. - Observed and assisted in casting and splinting multiple patients with boxer's fractures, possible scaphoid fractures, distal radial fractures, clavicular fractures, etc. - Observed 7 and performed 8 joint injections in the knee, shoulder and elbow. Supervising Physician: Christopher Stanley, MD - Performed multiple patient assessments and performed pertinent physical examination techniques for the patients' complaints. - Observed and assisted in casting and splinting multiple patients with boxer's fractures, possible scaphoid fractures, distal radial fractures, clavicular fractures, etc. - Observed 7 and performed 8 joint injections in the knee, shoulder and elbow. Supervising Physician: Christopher Stanley, MD

Family Medicine Rotation

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

- Established medical diagnoses and provided medical treatments for a complex and diverse patient population under physician supervision. - Educated patients in the importance of preventative medicine in diseases including diabetes mellitus type I and II, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hyper/hypothyroidism, etc. - Administered vaccines via the intramuscular route multiple times - Observed 3 and performed 20 ear examinations. - Observed 1 and performed 5 cerumen impaction removals. Supervising Physician: Darron Molter, MD Show less

Urgent Care Rotation

• Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

- Provided urgent care medicine to patients in the North Myrtle Beach area under physician supervision. - Researched the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diarrhea. - Provided urgent and preventative care for multiple patients with covid-related complaints including covid exposure, active covid infection and post-covid pneumonia. Supervising Practitioner: Michael Petrillo, PA-C, DMS, MPAS, CAQ-ER - Provided urgent care medicine to patients in the North Myrtle Beach area under physician supervision. - Researched the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diarrhea. - Provided urgent and preventative care for multiple patients with covid-related complaints including covid exposure, active covid infection and post-covid pneumonia. Supervising Practitioner: Michael Petrillo, PA-C, DMS, MPAS, CAQ-ER

Pediatrics Rotation

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

- Medically diagnosed and made treatment plans for patients aged from birth to 21 years old while under nurse practitioner supervision. - Assisted in educating parents on developmental milestones and the importance of vaccines during early childhood development. Supervising Nurse Practitioner: Amanda Calhoun, NP - Medically diagnosed and made treatment plans for patients aged from birth to 21 years old while under nurse practitioner supervision. - Assisted in educating parents on developmental milestones and the importance of vaccines during early childhood development. Supervising Nurse Practitioner: Amanda Calhoun, NP

Behavioral Health Rotation

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

- Medically diagnosed and treated patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting under physician supervision. - Performed Mental Status Examinations on children, adults and the elderly. - Observed and assisted in several behavioral health crises including acute manic and suicidal episodes. Supervising Physician: Adedapo Oduwale, MD - Medically diagnosed and treated patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting under physician supervision. - Performed Mental Status Examinations on children, adults and the elderly. - Observed and assisted in several behavioral health crises including acute manic and suicidal episodes. Supervising Physician: Adedapo Oduwale, MD

General Surgery Rotation

• May 2021 - Jul 2021

- Observed and assisted on numerous surgeries including both Open and Laparoscopic Inguinal and Femoral Hernia Repair, Cholecystectomy, Exploratory Laparotomy, Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy. - Sutured and closed up patients after the surgery had taken place under physician supervision. - Performed Pre-Op and Post-Op Appointments. - Advised and educated patients regarding prevention of post-operative complications including deep vein thrombosis, wound infection, and pneumonia. Supervising Physician: Craig Selander, MD Show less

Women's Health Rotation

• Apr 2021 - May 2021

- Observed and Assisted in 11 surgical procedures including dilation and curettage, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, and hysterectomy - Assisted in 3 Caesarian Births and 1 Vaginal Birth - Observed 6 and Performed 2 Pelvic Exams - Developed open rapport with patient, encouraging them to share questions and concerns Supervising Physician: Monica Ploetzke, MD - Observed and Assisted in 11 surgical procedures including dilation and curettage, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, and hysterectomy - Assisted in 3 Caesarian Births and 1 Vaginal Birth - Observed 6 and Performed 2 Pelvic Exams - Developed open rapport with patient, encouraging them to share questions and concerns Supervising Physician: Monica Ploetzke, MD

Internal Medicine Rotation

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

- Established medical diagnoses and provided medical treatments for a complex and diverse patient population under physician supervision. - Educated patients in the importance of preventative medicine in diseases including diabetes mellitus type I and II, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hyper/hypothyroidism, etc. - Managed a wide variety of chronic illnesses and injuries, both diagnosing and treating under physician supervision. Supervising Practitioner: Henry Ramirez, PA-C Show less

Emergency Medicine Rotation

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

- Established medical diagnoses and provided medical treatments under nurse practitioner supervision. - Managed a complex and diverse patient population in an emergent medical and rural setting. - Managed and formed treatment plans for a variety of illnesses including esophageal varices, gonorrhea/chlamydia, various gynecological conditions, diabetic emergencies, hypertensive crises, etc. Supervising Practitioner: Anna Evans, NP - Established medical diagnoses and provided medical treatments under nurse practitioner supervision. - Managed a complex and diverse patient population in an emergent medical and rural setting. - Managed and formed treatment plans for a variety of illnesses including esophageal varices, gonorrhea/chlamydia, various gynecological conditions, diabetic emergencies, hypertensive crises, etc. Supervising Practitioner: Anna Evans, NP

EMT-Basic

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

- Responsible for maintaining and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance - Be able to apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency - Have the skills in order to stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting - Be able to efficiently work as a team with the partner assigned to you - Responsible for maintaining and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance - Be able to apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency - Have the skills in order to stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting - Be able to efficiently work as a team with the partner assigned to you

EMT-Basic

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

* Maintain and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance * Apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency * Stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting * Calm, Organize and lead a variety of different people in order to treat them more effectively * Work efficiently as a team with the partner assigned to me See less * Maintain and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance * Apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency * Stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting * Calm, Organize and lead a variety of different people in order to treat them more effectively * Work efficiently as a team with the partner assigned to me See less

EMT-Basic

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

- Responsible for maintaining and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance - Be able to apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency - Have the skills in order to stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting - Be able to efficiently work as a team with the partner assigned to you - Responsible for maintaining and operate a DHEC certified emergency ambulance - Be able to apply basic life-saving interventions on the scene of a medical emergency - Have the skills in order to stabilize and maintain patients in both emergent and non-emergent situations both on the scene and while transporting - Be able to efficiently work as a team with the partner assigned to you