ALEXIS DESALVO

A personable, dedicated, and determined physician assistant student eager to deliver comprehensive healthcare to diverse patient populations. My hands-on experience throughout my clinical rotations has honed my diagnostic and interpersonal skills. Excited to apply my knowledge and utilize my strengths of excellent communication and my ability at thriving as a team player in a dynamic medical setting where I can continue to learn and grow while providing compassionate and evidence-based care.

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), pending
• Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) Physician Assistant Licensure, pending
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Valid 09/2022 - 09/2024

4 week clinical rotations, completed 1,300+ clinical hours:

Family Medicine - Ochsner Health Center Slidell - Slidell, LA     

Nephrology (ICU)- Ochsner Main Campus - Jefferson, LA

Behavioral Health 

• Inpatient service - Ochsner Main Campus
• Outpatient service - Ochsner Slidell Memorial Hospital

General Surgery 

• General (2 weeks) - Ochsner Westbank
• Neurosurgery (1 week) - Ochsner Main Campus
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) (1 week) - Ochsner Main Campus

Internal Medicine - Ochsner Baptist - New Orleans, LA

Emergency Medicine - Ochsner Baptist - New Orleans, LA

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ochsner Main Campus - Jefferson, LA

Pediatrics 

• General (2 weeks)- Ochsner Main Campus
• Newborn Nursery (1 week) - Ochsner Baptist
• Pediatric ENT (1 week) - Ochsner Main Campus

Women's Health

• OB/GYN (2 weeks) - Ochsner Kenner
• GYN Surgery (1 week) - Ochsner Baton Rouge, O'Neal
• Women's Walk-In Clinic (1 week) - Ochsner Baptist

Ochsner Big Health Event, New Orleans, Louisiana, 09/2022

• Worked the CPR booth alongside my classmates demonstrating and teaching proper technique, as well as educating people on the importance of knowing how to perform CPR.

Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program, New Orleans, Louisiana, 06/2022

• Assisted in demonstrating how to place NG tubes and explain their significance in clinical medicine to high school students attending the Ochsner STAR summer program.

Culture Aid Nola, New Orleans, Louisiana, 04/2022

• Worked with other volunteers boxing and distributing free groceries for the people of New Orleans.

Shamrock Kappa Delta Event, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 03/2018 - 03/2021

• Worked as a volunteer serving and selling jambalaya on St. Patrick's Day to the people of Baton Rouge, All proceeds went to Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and the Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center (BRCAC) - Raised $97,249 in 2019 and $73,000 in 2021.

International Girl's Day, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 11/2017 - 11/2020

• Assisted in team building and confidence boosting games and activities for young girls. Organized events such as "Art to Wear", "Stand Up Against Bullies", and "Dancercise."

Mission Trip, Gressier, Haiti, 06/2018

• Assisted in building and painting classrooms for the organization, Respire Haiti; worked hands on in the medical clinic and led activities in the communities to empower underprivileged children.

Live 2 Serve, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 09/2017 - 09/2018

• Served as a volunteer helping children living in poverty-filled areas of Baton Rouge by hosting outreaches such as tutoring and youth group events, as well as organizing Bible study gatherings