M.P.A.S., P.A.-C., R.T.(R)., R.D.M.S., R.D.C.S., R.V.T.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION:
SOUTH UNIVERSITY, Savannah, GA., January 2010 - March 2012. Completion date - March 30, 2012. Degree: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Overall GPA: 3.58
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE, Baton Rouge, LA., July 2002 - December 2004
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences, Summa cum Laude Graduate, Overall GPA: 3.79
SOUTHERN MEDICAL CORPORATION SCHOOL OF ULTRASOUND, Baton Rouge, LA., July 2001 - June 2002, Certificate of Completion: Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE, Baton Rouge, LA., August 1999 - May 2001 Honor Graduate
Degree: Associates of Science Degree of Radiologic Technology, Overall GPA: 3.63
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Physician Assistant Certified, P.A.-C., with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants since April 19, 2012.
Physician Assistant, P.A., licensed through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners since May 2, 2012.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, R.D.M.S., with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) since 2003.
Registered Vascular Technologist, R.V.T., with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) since 2002.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, R.D.C.S., with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) since 2002.
Registered Radiologic Technologist, R.T.(R), with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (ARRT) and licensed through the Louisiana State Board of Radiologic Technology since 2001.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, certified with the American Heart Association.
POSITIONS HELD:
GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, LA., Chief Ultrasound Technologist, May 2008 – December 2009. Performed various types of diagnostic ultrasounds, assisted in paracentesis procedures, and interacted with off-site radiologists for interpretation of images.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Baton Rouge, LA. Ultrasound Technologist and Radiologic Technologist, PRN, July 2002 – December 2009. Performed all types of diagnostic ultrasound, assisted physician assistants and radiologists during ultrasound-guided interventional procedures, and interacted with radiologists for interpretation of images. Performed diagnostic radiologic exams in the radiology department and fluoroscopic assistance in the operating room for orthopedic, general, and vascular surgeries.
EARL K. LONG MEDICAL CENTER, Baton Rouge, LA., Medical Sonographer III/ Radiologic Technologist III, PRN, May 2001 – August 2003, part time, August 2003 – August 2005, full time, August 2005 – April 2008. Performed all types of diagnostic ultrasound, assisted in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures, and interacted with radiologists for interpretation of images. Performed diagnostic radiologic exams in the radiology department and fluoroscopic imaging in the operating room for all types of surgeries.
CVT VASCULAR LAB, Baton Rouge, LA., Vascular Sonographer, July 2002 – August 2003. Performed all types of non-invasive vascular ultrasound exams and interacted with vascular surgeons for the interpretation of images and testing procedures.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Awarded “Outstanding Science Student Award”, 2005
Summa Cum Laude graduate from Our Lady of the Lake College, 2004
Awarded “Academic Excellence in Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology”, 2004
National Dean’s List 2004
Honor Student at Our Lady of the Lake College, 2002 – 2005
Certificate of Achievement for Academic Excellence in Cardiovascular Technology, 2002
Honor Graduate from Our Lady of the Lake College, 2001
Awarded “2001 Outstanding Radiologic Technology Student Award” for highest GPA in Radiologic Technology courses
PUBLICATIONS:
Hemorrhagic Acalculous Cholecystitis in a Patient Taking Coumadin for Atrial Fibrillation
Submitted on 05/12/2011 for Publication to Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) and PA Professional Journal. Submitted to the Physician Assistant Education Association writing competition on 02/08/2012.
AFFILIATIONS AND SOCIETIES:
Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2010-current
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