Abigail Watt
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
Graduated in three years from The University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, with a Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health Studies and a minor in Biological Sciences. Pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant, I am now taking a gap year to apply my education and further my experience in the healthcare industry. After gaining sufficient direct patient care experience, I plan to attend a nationally ranked PA school.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Derick Dermatology
McHenry, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Prep patients for their visit, obtain patient medical history, scribe appointments, send prescriptions, provide wound care after biopsies and excisions, log and package specimens, perform suture removals, and conduct blood draws.
- Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations with biopsies and minor procedures. Prepare patients for specimen removal, scrub into sterile procedures, and explain post-operative instructions to patients.
Patient Transport
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided care to patients and ensured efficient transportation of patients within the hospital to their tests, procedures, and discharge
- Interacted closely with nurses and techs to prioritize patient health, safety, and comfort
Assistant
Northwestern Mutual
08.2025 - 12.2025
Barista
Starbucks
12.2021 - 01.2023
Pro Shop Staff
Twin Orchard Country Club
04.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Allied Health Studies, Pre-PA; Minor in Biology
University of Mississippi
05.2025
High School Diploma -
Lake Zurich High School
05.2022
Skills
- Phlebotomy Trained
- Strong Customer Rapport Building
- Good Bedside Manner
- Patient Communication Skills
- Strong Reading and Comprehension
- Patient Care Skills
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS (CPR & AED) Certification
- NRAHP National Phlebotomy Certification
- Illinois BASSET Seller/Server Certification
Additional Involvement
- Hospice Volunteer, Residential Home Health, 2024-05-01, 2025-07-01
- Former Member, Ole Miss Pre-PA Society, 2022-08-01, 2025-05-01
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Derick Dermatology
08.2025 - Current
Assistant
Northwestern Mutual
08.2025 - 12.2025
Patient Transport
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2025
Barista
Starbucks
12.2021 - 01.2023
Pro Shop Staff
Twin Orchard Country Club
04.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Allied Health Studies, Pre-PA; Minor in Biology
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Lake Zurich High School