Charles Severance
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Clinical Associate
GoHealth Urgent Care
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Triaged 30-50 patients per shift by conducting in-depth verbal interviews, acquiring history of present illness and vital signs assessment
- Independently performed POC testing including 12-lead ECG, rapid strep, COVID-19, flu testing, BGL, and visual acuity exam
- Directly assisted providers with a multitude of procedures including suturing, splinting, abscess I&D, physical examination and oxygen therapy
- Shadowed providers and completed accurate and organized medical record documentation
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Response Crisis Center
10.2021 - Current
- Empathetically and compassionately provided emotional support to 10-15 individuals in emotional crisis per shift
- Used active listening, risk assessment and safety planning techniques to collaborate with suicidal individuals and decrease risk
- Conducted follow-up monitoring and outreach calls to underserved individuals undergoing mental health treatment and/or receiving social services
ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Shadowed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in a high-volume emergency department to understand diagnostic procedures, testing and exams
- Worked closely with healthcare providers to complete medical record documentation and organized and recorded such information
- Developed close working-relationships with ED providers in order to maximize efficiency and accuracy in medical documentation
Psychology Writing Consultant (Internship)
Stony Brook University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Hand-selected by course and department director to tutor 6-10 students per week who have difficulty in research writing for required Psychology Writing Class
- Identified patterns in writing deficits and thought processes/behaviors that caused said deficits and worked to correct them with student
- Tailored individual tutoring sessions to specific needs, personalities, deficiencies and ability levels of students for maximal results and efficiency
Emergency Medical Technician
SeniorCare EMS
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Empathetically and compassionately provided care to 6-8 severely ill/injured patients per shift
- Performed accurate vital sign assessment (BP, BGL, Skin CTC, HR, SPO2, etc.), thorough patient interviews and focused physical exams in emergency and nonemergency situations
- Performed medical interventions including limb immobilization/splinting, bleeding control, basic life support, oxygen therapy, C-Spine stabilization, medication administration, etc. in compliance with state protocols
- Delivered detailed and relevant verbal and written reports
Hardlines Sales Floor Associate
Target Corp.
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Responded to customer questions and requests in friendly and efficient manner
- Connected with customers and coworkers to build working relationships
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store
Education
Master of Arts - Physician Assistant Studies
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY08.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY2019
Skills
- Patient Triage
- Medical Terminology
- Strong Collaborative Skills
- Works Efficiently In Fast-Paced Settings
- Demonstrated Empathetic and Caring Nature
- Patient Care/Bedside Manner
Certification
- BCLS Certification (AHA)
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Associate
GoHealth Urgent Care
11.2021 - 08.2023
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Response Crisis Center
10.2021 - Current
ED Scribe
ScribeAmerica LLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
Psychology Writing Consultant (Internship)
Stony Brook University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
SeniorCare EMS
07.2017 - 08.2021
Hardlines Sales Floor Associate
Target Corp.
03.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Physician Assistant Studies
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stony Brook University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nassau Community College
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