Hannah Guichet MPAS PA-C

American Academy of Physician Associates

• PANCE certification (PA-C)

American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS, Heartsaver instructor

Medical Assistant, August 2022-August 2023 

East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA | Pain Management, Neurology, Women’s Care, Hematology, Oncology

• Recorded vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, and temperature
• Documented current and past medical history, including diagnoses and medications
• Placed orders, such as urine drug screening, referrals, and procedures

Orthopedic Surgery- FLEX Institute

• Participated in surgical cases including fracture fixation and joint replacement/revision, providing surgical site preparation, patient positioning, tissue retraction, wound irrigation, and wound closure assistance
• Performed in-office joint injections, suture removal, casting, wound care, and post op evaluation
• Evaluated patients for acute, emergent, and chronic orthopedic concerns, conducting a thorough history, physical exam, and interpretation of radiographic findings for diagnosis and treatment

General Surgery- LSU Health Monroe

• Completed 164 hours including over 20 surgical cases, including elective, urgent, and orthopedic-related cases
• Participated in laparoscopic, open, and robotic surgical cases performing pre and post op assessments, surgical scrub, sterile technique, instrument handling, tissue retraction, and wound irrigation/debridement
• Assisted intraoperatively in management of hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, mastectomies, carpal and cubital tunnel release, necrotizing fasciitis debridement, appendectomies, toenail excision, lipoma removal, fracture repair, and abscesses
• Performed incision and surgical wound closure under surgeon supervision
• Performed wound assessment and management, including wound care and dressing changes in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Performed suture removal, cryotherapy, and surgical drain removal in an outpatient setting
• Rounded on hospitalized patients, as well as evaluated emergency consults, with surgeons for concerns of abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, soft tissue infections, bowel obstructions, and hydropneumothorax
• Assessed referred, pre, and post op patients in clinic for surgical concerns and complications, discussed activity restrictions, and documented visit

Emergency Medicine- LSU Health Shreveport

• Performed focused history and physician examinations, developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans, and ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies for acute emergencies while discussing with inter-disciplinary team
• Interpreted EKGs, chest x-rays, CT scans, laboratory tests, and ultrasound
• Performed bedside ultrasound for evaluation of pericardial effusion and deep vein thrombosis
• Performed emergency procedures such as laceration repair/suturing, incision and drainage, wound care, splinting, and fracture reduction
• Recognized signs and symptoms of emergent conditions, such as ovarian torsion, strangulated hernia, HHS, PE, sepsis, and stroke, and discussed protocol management with team

Internal Medicine- Minden Medical Center

• Evaluated and managed patients in a rural inpatient hospital setting with complex acute and chronic medical conditions
• Performed history, physical exams, ordered testing, and prescribed medication
• Documented intake, daily progress, and discharge for hospitalized patients
• Managed conditions including pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, acute kidney injury, electrolyte abnormalities, sepsis, atelectasis, acute gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, anemia, dementia, cystitis, gastroenteritis, osteomyelitis, and abscesses
• Ordered, interpreted, and trended blood tests, EKGs, MRIs, ultrasounds, and x-rays
• Participated in daily evaluation and inpatient rounding of hospitalized patients, including in ICU, emergency department, and behavioral health unit
• Performed intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
• Assisted in central line placement, lumbar puncture, and thoracentesis

Radiology- LSU Health Shreveport

• Interpreted chest and extremity X-rays, MRI and CT scans, and ultrasound imaging in collaboration with a radiologist
• Developed proficiency in identifying findings on imaging, such as pneumothorax, pneumonia, fractures, ACL tears, and epidural hemorrhages

Family Medicine- InclusivCare

• Diagnosed, treated, and managed acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and upper respiratory infections
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests
• Documented patient encounters and collaborated with preceptor

Primary Care- Synergy

• Conducted patient interviews, including medical history, physical examination, and chronic disease management
• Diagnosed, treated, managed, and provided education for acute and chronic medical conditions while collaborating with the supervising physician
• Ordered and interpreted appropriate testing, including blood tests, EKG, urinalysis, nasal swabs, and x-rays
• Ordered and performed screening tests, such as pap smears
• Performed treatments in-office, such as cryotherapy

OBGYN Women’s Health - LSU Health Monroe, Shreveport

• Performed extensive history, physical exam, diagnostic testing, and medication management in outpatient clinic setting
• Ordered and interpreted STI tests
• Performed pelvic exams and pap smears
• Prescribed and educated patients on STI prevention and treatment and birth control
• Assisted with vaginal deliveries, including fetal monitoring, delivery, obstetric lacerations, and postnatal evaluation
• Performed preop consents and prep, sterile technique, surgical incision closure, and postop evaluation in cesarean sections
• Assisted in in-office procedures, including Nexplanon removal

Hematology Oncology- Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans, The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center

• Assisted in management of care of patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and breast, pancreatic, colorectal, hepatocellular, renal cell, and esophageal cancers
• Participated in case meetings with a multi-disciplinary team
• Discussed treatment and side effects, as well as monitored pre and post transplant patients with supervising preceptor
• Conducted history and physical exam, assessed medication side effects, and discussed education for breast cancer patients
• Observed bone marrow biopsies and transplants

Psychiatry- Louisiana Behavioral Health

• Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, depression, and brief psychotic episode
• Conducted inpatient and outpatient psychiatric assessments, monitoring treatment response
• Documented intake report and daily assessment for hospitalized patients

Rheumatology- LSU Health Shreveport

• Performed thorough musculoskeletal and rheumatologic history and physical exams for evaluation and management of autoimmune conditions in both adult and pediatric settings
• Interpreted laboratory testing and imaging, such as ANA, RF, ant-CCP, ESR/CRP, and x-rays
• Monitored patients prescribed immunosuppressive and biologic medications, as well as education for treatment initiation
• Performed joint injections and aspirations

Nephrology- Delta Nephrology

• Managed patients with acute and chronic kidney disease in outpatient clinic, inpatient hospitals, and dialysis settings
• Rounded on hospitalized and dialysis patients, monitoring laboratory results and adjusting medication and dialysis treatment
• Interpreted laboratory results, managed medication, and educated patients on disease progression with chronic kidney disease in outpatient clinic

Pediatrics- LSU Health Monroe

• Conducted pediatric assessments, developmental screenings, physical exams, and growth monitoring
• Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic pediatric illnesses
• Ordered and performed immunizations
• Educated parents on appropriate milestones, childcare safety, and nutrition

Educational Tech Committee, PA Program Officer

• Researched, implemented, and approved health profession affiliated technology purchase

American Academy of Physician Associates, member

Pi Alpha Honor Society, member

Common Ground, Shreveport, LA

• Aided in food distribution and community outreach

Jambalaya Jubilee, Shreveport LA

• Participated in and led activities for children suffering from rheumatoid diseases

Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS | Ambassador in Leadership and Rounding & ER Care Partner

• Assisted ER patients and visitors through offering compassionate support and addressing needs