Alexander Holets

Motivated Physician Assistant Student with hands-on clinical experience in patient care. Strengths include diagnostic skills, ability to perform medical procedures, and aptitude for learning new medical technologies. Previous roles have highlighted commitment to compassionate care, effective communication with healthcare team members, and impact on patient health outcomes. Demonstrates keen interest in expanding professional knowledge and improving patient well-being.

• Interventional Cardiology - Ohio Health Grant Medical Center (3/24 - 4/17)

            Obtained detailed cardiac histories, including identifying risk factors.

            Interpreted cardiac diagnostics, including EKGs, cardiac biomarkers, stress tests, and cardiac 

            catheterization reports.

            Familiarized with antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulants, antianginals, and heart failure protocol

            Assessed patients during hospital stays, including physical exams, patient education, and writing 

            progress notes.

            Gained exposure to advanced interventional procedures including PCI, FFR, and IVUS.

• Women's health - Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates (2/10 - 3/7)

            Obtained gynecologic histories, including menarche, menstrual history, contraception, sexual 

            activity, and STI history.

            Performed clinical breast and pelvic exams

            Performed pregnancy exams, including fundal height measurements and fetal heart tones

            Collected cervical specimens for HPV testing, including testing for STIs.

            Discussed various contraceptive methods with patients

• Pediatrics - Fisher Titus, Norwalk, Ohio (1/6 - 1/31)

            Gathered a detailed history, including prenatal, birth history, immunization status, feeding patterns,

            and social history

            Tracking height, weight, and head circumference to assess normal milestone and identifying and

            growth concerns

            Tailoring the physical exam to a child's age and developmental level and accurately interpreting

            pediatric vital signs 

            Formulated differential diagnoses for common and complex pediatric conditions

• Emergency Medicine - Ohio Health Mansfield, Mansfield, OH (11/4 - 12/6)

            Collected thorough and relevant patient histories pertaining to the chief complaint.

            Conducted comprehensive and focused physical exams assessing the patient's condition.

            Formulated differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms and exam findings.

            Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing and imaging.

            Utilized communication skills to educate patients and admit patients needing further work up.

• Behavioral Health - Westlake Brain Health, Westlake, OH (9/30 - 10/25)

            Interacted with patients from various cultural backgrounds diagnosed with illnesses fitting DSM-5.

            Performed detailed Histories and Physicals, reviewed medications, and discussed treatment 

            options with patients.

            Utilized proper charting and documentation techniques.

• Internal Medicine - Avita Health, Galion, OH (8/26 - 9/20)

            Performed detailed Histories and Physicals, reviewed medications,  and discussed treatment

            options with patients. 

            Discussed suggested screening tests for various populations using USPSTF recommendations

            Reviewed lab and imaging results, making diagnoses utilizing evidence based medicine.

• Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) - expires 07/26
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - expires 06/26
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - expires 05/26

• Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) - 1 year member
• American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - 1 year member

• Division II Collegiate Baseball
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

• Academic All-American
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member
• Nominated for the National Society of Leadership and Success Saint Cloud State University chapter

• Junior College and Division II Collegiate Baseball Player - (8/2016-5/2020)

            Santa Barbara City College, Saint Cloud State University

• Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Preceptor - (4/2022-8/2023)

            Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN

• Avita Health sports physicals (6/2024)

            Obtained vital signs, height, weight, a physical exam, and a vision test

• Ohio Health sports physicals (5/2024)

            Obtained vital signs, height, weight, a physical exam, and a vision test