Kaitlyn Hakim

Morgan Ammori, surgical PA-C: 48 hours- March 14-25, 2022 (Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills).
• Observed PA Ammori assist in multiple surgeries including trauma cases, neurosurgery, plastics, general, thoracic, vascular, and orthopedics. 
• I appreciated observing how essential a role PAs play in the operating room, and how important their skills are to the team and to ensure optimum patient outcomes. 
• PA Ammori also invited me to observe her manage patients on the floor and take consults.

Rasha Kesto, surgical PA-C: 51 hours- June 6-17, 2022 (Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi and Southfield).
• Observed PA Kesto meet patients in pre-op and review the procedure and medications, prepare surgical sites, assist in the case by docking the robot, and sit bedside to assist with suctioning, retracting and troubleshooting the robot. I also observed her suture the skin, undock the robot, and help wake patients.
• I welcomed this observership as it further showed me the interdisciplinary nature of PA practice. 

Sally Abro, PA-C: 72 hours- January 1-15, 2023 (Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield).
• Observed PA Abro from the moment her day began, which meant reviewing charts and discussing plans with physicians. 
• Shadowed PA Abro during rounds, when she updated physicians, when she collaborated with nurses, case managers, and therapists, and performing procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis.

President of Women in Healthcare Club at Wayne State University (August 2022-May 2023):

• Our goal is to motivate and educate women in our club about healthcare fields in order to facilitate their entry into the profession of their choice.
• Women in Healthcare is a collaborative space in providing assistance with job and networking opportunities, application assistance, and other career plans.

Lilies of Faith Volunteer Group (October 2022-April 2023):
• Mentored pre-teens at my local church to be the best version of themselves.
• Led young girls to grow in their faith and navigate issues such as social media and body image.

PB and J Outreach (September 2021-Current):
• Prepared peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and personal hygiene kits for homeless residents of Detroit.
• Drove to distribution points in Detroit to engage with residents and offer them fellowship. 

Forgotten Harvest (March 2023-April 2023):
• Packaged surplus food donated from supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes.
• Separated food by produce, dessert, meats, nonperishable items, grains, liquids.

Bethlehem House of Detroit (March 2021-October 2022):
• Gathered and donated feminine products for homeless women in Detroit.
• Drove to the Bethlehem House in Detroit to distribute the products to the women in the house.

Volleyball Coaching (August-October 2021-2022):
• Coached middle school girls at St. Regis Catholic School.
• Taught players fundamentals of the game and the importance of good sportsmanship. 

Vacation Bible School (July-August 2021-2022):
• Mentored children in kindergarten through fifth grade about the foundations of Chaldean faith.
• Led and engaged in activities, songs, skits, and crafts.