Annie Norton
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Summary
Motivated and dedicated aspiring Physician Assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and clinical experience across ICU, ER, urgent care, and surgical settings. Passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care and improving patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant, Urgent Care
GoHealth
Lagrangeville, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Document patient encounters and medical histories accurately in real-time during physician consultations.
- Work in a high-volume clinic managing anywhere from 40-55 + patients per day.
- Demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all documentation efforts.
- Perform patient intakes and obtain vital signs, recognizing when to promptly escalate care to a provider based on clinical presentation.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, collect point-of-care testing (POCT) specimens, and assist with procedures including laceration repairs and I&D's.
Surgical Clinical Observer/Shadowing Student
Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, CT
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Observed Yale Surgical PA residents at Norwalk Hospital in general, orthopedic, and trauma surgery.
- Shadowed surgical teams during complex procedures, including Da Vinci robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repairs and Stryker robotic-assisted total hip and knee replacements.
- Shadowed ICU PA's collaboratively manage a critically injured patient following a traumatic motor vehicle accident, observing acute care decision-making and interventions.
- Observed Physician Assistants managing post-surgical complications and coordinating patient discharge instructions.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Envision Physician Services
Newburgh, NY
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Observed physicians and advanced practice providers in daily clinical workflows, gaining insight into clinical decision-making and the development of differential diagnoses based on patient symptom presentation.
- Documented critical medication administrations during high-acuity events, including cardiac emergencies, trauma resuscitations, conscious sedation, and intubations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care coordination.
- Maintained adaptability and composure in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department environment.
- Documented comprehensive patient encounters, including history, physical exam findings, laboratory and imaging results, treatment plans, medical decision-making, and discharge or escalation of care.
- Served as a real-time reference for nursing staff during high-acuity and traumatic events.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported nursing staff during patient admissions by facilitating the transfer of critical patient vitals to ICU equipment.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and blood glucose levels, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
- Gained hands-on exposure to advanced medical devices, including ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and dialysis machines.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Promoted healing by assisting with wound care management, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of complications.
- Facilitated patient mobility by performing transfers, ambulation exercises, and range-of-motion activities.
- Monitored intake/output levels diligently to ensure proper hydration status among patients in the unit.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
SUNY Albany
Albany, NY05-2024
High School Diploma -
Cornwall Central High School
New Windsor, NY06-2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong multi-tasker
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Proficient in medical charting and terminology
- Continuous learning mindset
- Phlebotomy
- EKG's
- Vital Signs
Certification
- BLS Certified, [Medical Assistant] - American Heart Association
Timeline
Surgical Clinical Observer/Shadowing Student
Norwalk Hospital
11.2025 - 11.2025
Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant, Urgent Care
GoHealth
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Envision Physician Services
06.2024 - 10.2025
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Albany Medical Center Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
SUNY Albany
High School Diploma -
Cornwall Central High School