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Respiratory Therapist Physician Assistant

Location:
St. Peters, MO
Posted:
February 13, 2014

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Courtney Amin

*** ****** ***** **** 636-***-****

O’Fallon, MO 63366 accnto@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Master of Medical Science Degree

Conferral: December 2013

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree

Conferral: May 2008

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Cum Laude

Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy,

Degree Conferral: May 2008

Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO

Magna Cum Laude

HONORS & AWARDS

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

December 2013- Present

Alpha Epsilon Lambda

April 2013- Present

Golden Key International Honour Society August

2006- May 2008

Phi Eta Sigma May 2006- May

2008

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Physician Assistant January 2014-

Present

Basic Life Support Expires March

2015

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Expires June 2014

American Academy of Physician Assistants

September 2011- Present

Missouri Association of Physician Assistants

September 2011- Present

Certified Respiratory Therapist May

2008- Present

Registered Respiratory Therapist June

2008- Present

National Board of Respiratory Care May

2008- Present

- Missouri Licensure currently in process

Courtney Amin

265 Sunset Villa Lane 636-***-****

O’Fallon, MO 63366 accnto@r.postjobfree.com

STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Saint Louis University Hospital- Emergency Medicine, St. Louis, MO

October- December 2013

Performed focused histories and physical exams on patients with acute illnesses

Formulated assessments and implanted treatment plans for patients in triage, acute

traumas, and emergency room

Enhanced technical skills in suturing, injections, chest tube insertions, pelvic exams,

incisions and drainage, wound care and dressings, and ultrasound performance and

interpretation

Worked closely with physicians and physician assistants in developing appropriate care

plans for acutely ill patients

Communicated with patients regarding the pathophysiology of their disease process as

well as all procedures and treatment options/plans during their visit

Utilized time management skills in order to provide adequate patient care as well as

worked morning, evening, and night shifts allowing for more patient population variability

Barnes Jewish Hospital- Psychiatry, St. Louis, MO

October- October 2013

Performed psychiatric interviews and physical exams on new consults in an inpatient

setting

Assisted in Electric Convulsive Therapy on patients with Bipolar and Depressive disorders

Participated in Grand Rounds on all patients in our psychiatric consult service

Collaborated with Residents and Attendings on treatment plans for patients with

new/established psychiatric disorders

Responsible for reassessing new consults in the hospital as well as writing daily notes

updating other healthcare professionals on their psychiatric status

Mercy Hospital St. Louis- OB/GYN, St. Louis, MO

September- October 2013

Performed history and physical exams and communicated findings to preceptors

Enhanced technical skills in microscopy interpretation, pap/pelvic exams, breast exams,

fetal heart tones, determining fundal height, and suturing

Assisted in vaginal and cesarean sections, total abdominal/vaginal hysterectomies, and

uterine myomectomies

Assessed newborn well-being using APGAR scoring and physical examination

Utilized Epic EMR

Parkland Health Clinic- Family Medicine, Farmington, MO

August- September 2013

Performed complete and thorough history and physical exams which led to accurate

diagnoses and treatment plans

Courtney Amin

265 Sunset Villa Lane 636-***-****

O’Fallon, MO 63366 accnto@r.postjobfree.com

Gained technical skills in knee, elbow, and shoulder corticosteroid injections, vaccination

injections, and pelvic exams

Communicated with patients in order to understand concerns and increase their

understanding of their health

Utilized eClinicalWorks EMR

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis, MO

June- July 2013

First and second assist in surgeries including breast augmentations, breast reconstructions,

breast reductions, panniculectomies, liposuction, and skin grafting

Enhanced technical skills in suturing, wound dressing changes, breast sizer injections,

suture removal, wound vac changes and operations

Assisted preceptor with obtaining histories from new surgical consults

Mercy Hospital St. Louis- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Saint Louis, MO

May- June 2013

Second assist in cardiac, pulmonary, and esophageal surgeries including coronary artery

bypass grafts, mitral/aortic valve replacements, lung lobectomies and resections

Participated in rounds and wrote daily progress notes on post-operative patients in the

CVICU and on the floor

Gained technical skills in removing chest tubes, pericardial drains, cardiac pacing wires,

and placing chest tubes and pacing wires intraoperatively

Performed in-office pre-operative histories and physical exams

Utilized Epic EMR

John Cochran Veteran’s Administration Hospital- General Surgery, St. Louis, MO

March- April 2013

Performed daily rounds on pre and post-op patients in an inpatient setting

Responsible for updating daily lab results, I/O’s, drain outputs, and any tests performed

Assisted in surgery and performed skills including suturing, driving laparoscopic cameras,

draining

abscesses, and removing sutures

Performed complete history and physical exams on new consults in colorectal and vascular

clinics two days a week

Utilized CPRS EMR

University of Kansas Medical Center- Pediatrics, Kansas City, KS

February- March 2013

Performed physicals, well child exams, and provided acute care in an urgent care setting

Presented history and physical findings to physicians and helped formulate differential

diagnoses and plans

Cared for underserved families including Nepali refugees and Hispanic families and utilized

translator services

Courtney Amin

265 Sunset Villa Lane 636-***-****

O’Fallon, MO 63366 accnto@r.postjobfree.com

Worked in the Pediatric Urgent Care two days a week and performed focused histories,

physical exams, and formulated assessments and plans

Kopjas Private Practice- Internal Medicine, Maryville, IL

January- February 2013

Performed patient assessments alongside my preceptor in an outpatient clinic

Performed complete history and physical exams, ordered and interpreted labs, imaging,

and ECGs

Assisted preceptor in diagnosing conditions as well as determining appropriate treatment

Gained technical skills in administering injection medications and pelvic exams

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO

May 2008- April 2012

Provided respiratory care including nebulizer therapy, mini bronchoalveolar lavages,

manual and percussive device therapy, arterial blood gases, extubations, nitric oxide

therapy

Operated machinery including mechanical ventilators, noninvasive mechanical ventilators,

and intrapulmonary percussive ventilators

Performed adult and pediatric care in multiple care areas including emergency room, adult

intensive care units, medical/surgical units, cardiovascular intensive care units, post-

operative care units, pediatrics, and transitional care units

Utilized EPIC EMR

Respiratory Technician- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO

August 2007- May 2008

Provided respiratory care including nebulizer therapy, manual and percussive device

therapy, and arterial blood gases

Performed adult care in areas including medical/surgical units, post-operative care units,

and transitional care units



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