Heather Bookbinder, PA-S
Nashville,TN
Summary
Actively seeking a position as a Physician Assistant after graduation and NCCPA certification. Over 1000 hours of direct patient care experience across various specialties. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality healthcare and support diverse patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided information about donation procedures and answered questions from donors.
Family Pal Volunteer
Camp Boggy Creek
Eustis, Florida
04.2025 - 04.2025
- A camp for children with serious illnesses, at zero cost.
- Family weekend retreat for children with DiGeorge Syndrome. Assigned to a designated family and provided support during camp sessions to ensure a positive experience for campers
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered intradermal lidocaine injections for biopsies and surgical incisions. First assist during surgical procedures and performed epidermal sutures.
- Performed suture application of artificial skin grafts.
- Assisted with cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Vbeam laser, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy.
Research Assistant
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted 10+ hours of research a week, assisting Dr. Kennemur in the organic chemistry department, relating to sustainable polymers
- Created a new biodegradable polymer by performing ring-opening metathesis polymerizations and multi-step syntheses.
- Article published in ACS Macro Letters, June 2021.
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00284
Special Events Coordinator
Best Buddies International Nonprofit Organization
Tallahassee, Florida
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Organization that creates one-to-one friendships with a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability,
- Planned and organized events to spread social inclusion at Florida State University
Mentor
Adult and Community Education School
Tallahassee, Florida
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted with the development of daily living, communication, and social skills in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Internship Student
Hospital Universitari, Sagrat Cor
Barcelona, Spain
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Embraced the ethical responsibility of learning from doctors through clinical observation
- Gained exposure to global healthcare and the particularities of Spain’s healthcare system
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
South College
Nashville, TN12.2025
Bachelor of Health Science - Exercise Physiology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2021
Skills
- Exposure to eClinicalWorks, Epic, Meditech, Ema, AllScripts, and Elation EMRs
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (exp Aug 2026)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (exp Aug 2026),
- Basic Life Support certification (exp Aug 2026)
- Baylor's education participation in IUD placement in 2024
- TAPA membership since 2023
- AAPA membership since 2023
- NCCPA-certified physician assistant, expected January 2026
Clinical Experience
6 weeks per rotation 01/2025-12/2025
Internal Medicine, Williamson Medical Center Franklin, TN
- Conducted comprehensive H&Ps and managed diverse inpatient admissions, including heart failure, AKI, uncontrolled diabetes, stroke, shock, and sepsis.
Behavioral Health, Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa Orlando, FL
- Performed initial patient intakes and medication management for persistent psychiatric disorders. Participated in the administration of intranasal ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
General Surgery, Advent Health Ocala Ocala, FL
- Assisted in pre- and post-op care and surgical procedures, including cholecystectomies, appendectomies, bowel resections, amputations, and wound debridement.
Emergency Medicine, TriStar Summit Medical Center Nashville, TN
- Evaluated and treated patients of all ages with lacerations, altered mental status, abscesses, and fractures. Performed sutures and I&Ds independently.
Family Medicine, PatientsFirst Brentwood, TN
- Managed patients with chronic and acute conditions. Assisted with immigration physicals and patient charting.
Women’s Health, Advanced Women’s Care Murfeesboro, TN
- Performed well-woman exams and managed prenatal care. Obtained fundal heights, recorded fetal heart rates via Doppler, evaluated non-stress tests and fetal ultrasounds.
Pediatrics, Kids Kare Cookeville, TN
- Managed newborns through adulthood patients with routine physical examination and acute care.
Dermatology Elective, StoneRiver Dermatology Murfeesboro, TN
- Performed annual skin exams and managed a variety of dermatologic conditions independently, including biopsies, suturing, laser therapy, and steroid injections.
Timeline
Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
05.2025 - 08.2025
Family Pal Volunteer
Camp Boggy Creek
04.2025 - 04.2025
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee
02.2021 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Florida State University
07.2019 - 04.2021
Mentor
Adult and Community Education School
06.2019 - 07.2020
Internship Student
Hospital Universitari, Sagrat Cor
06.2019 - 06.2019
Special Events Coordinator
Best Buddies International Nonprofit Organization
08.2017 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
South College
Bachelor of Health Science - Exercise Physiology
Florida State University