Alana Denter
Glenford,NY
Summary
Dedicated and professional Physician Assistant with more than 15 years of clinical experience, including two years in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine, seeking an opportunity to return to the realm of sleep and pulmonology.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Physician Assistant
Nuvance Health
05.2016 - Current
- First assist in operating room across multiple surgical specialties.
- First assist in Da Vinci Robot surgery.
- Collaborate with team in conducting daily surgical rounds.
- Perform surgical consultations, admissions, treatments and discharges under physician supervision.
- Refer to, and consult with, physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Place peripherally inserted central catheters.
- Share on-call responsibilities with supervising physician.
- Mentor Marist College PA students.
Sleep Medicine Physician Assistant
Medical Associates Of The Hudson Valley
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Moonlighted with board-certified sleep medicine physician as independently contracted PA.
- Completed "Sleep Medicine for APRN's and PA's Module Bundle" through American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (May, 2021)
Primary Care/Sleep Medicine/Pulmonary PA
Medical Associates Of The Hudson Valley
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Evaluated and managed primary care patients with broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed annual physical examinations.
- Performed preoperative medical evaluations.
- Ordered and analyzed various diagnostic imaging and laboratory test results to provide information on patient condition.
- Fielded patient phone calls and portal inquiries.
- Referred to, and consulted with, other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Evaluated and managed patients with wide range of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy under direct supervision of board-certified sleep medicine physician.
- Evaluated and managed patients with uncomplicated pulmonary conditions including COPD and asthma under direct supervision of sleep medicine/pulmonary physician.
- Presented lecture to colleagues titled, "Sleep Apnea Update." (December, 2015)
Surgical Physician Assistant
Columbia Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 12.2013
- First assisted in general surgery cases.
- Conducted daily surgery rounds.
- Performed surgical consultations, admissions, treatments and discharges under physician supervision.
- Performed bedside procedures including central line placement, chest tube insertion/removal and incision and drainage of abscesses.
- Chest tube management.
- Served on committee for transition to electronic medical records.
- Mentored medical students.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Hospital
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
High School French Teacher
Millbrook School
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Taught introductory and mid-level French courses.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Served as advisor to high school students.
- Served as dorm parent.
- Appointed as assistant coach to female varsity field hockey and basketball teams.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature/Pre-Med Studies
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2000
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PAHigh School Diploma -
Onteora High School
Boiceville, NY1996
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Performing Procedures
- Chest Tube Management
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified
- Current New York State PA License (#012112)
- Current DEA License
- BLS certified
Interests
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Accomplished Flutist
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Sleep Medicine Physician Assistant
Medical Associates Of The Hudson Valley
06.2021 - 09.2021
Surgical Physician Assistant
Nuvance Health
05.2016 - Current
Primary Care/Sleep Medicine/Pulmonary PA
Medical Associates Of The Hudson Valley
01.2014 - 04.2016
Surgical Physician Assistant
Columbia Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Hospital
06.2003 - 12.2004
High School French Teacher
Millbrook School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Albany Medical College
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature/Pre-Med Studies
Marist College
Franklin And Marshall College
High School Diploma -
Onteora High School