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Hannah Calabrese

West Hartford,CT

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant with over 2 years of experience assisting in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including laparoscopic, open, and robotic surgeries. Skilled in providing comprehensive medical management, pre-operative and post-operative care, managing complex cases, and delivering optimal patient outcomes through meticulous surgical assistance and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Empathetic and diligent professional with collaborative mindset, passion for patient care, and eager to learn and develop in a clinical environment.



Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

General Surgery Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare, Midstate Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
  • First-assist in a variety of general surgical procedures including laparoscopic, open, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
  • Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments, including history taking, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation.
  • Medical management of complex patient populations by performing hospital rounds, updating progress notes, and communicating findings with the surgical team.
  • Manage post-operative care, including drain/tube management, surgical wounds, remove sutures/staples, and perform dressing changes.
  • Perform bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube insertion, wound debridement, and I&Ds.
  • Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, recovery expectations, and follow-up plans.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.


Education

Master of Science - Master of Physician Assistant

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Health Sciences

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05-2021

Skills

  • First assistant in laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgeries
  • Patient management and treatment planning
  • Wound care/surgical dressing changes
  • Drain placement/management
  • Incision and drainage
  • Interpreting laboratory results/images
  • Electronic Medical Records

Affiliations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Timeline

General Surgery Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare, Midstate Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Master of Physician Assistant

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Health Sciences

Springfield College