Katherine Brainard
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology
The Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Per Diem Employment with Mount Sinai Center for Sickle Cell Disease
- Formulated targeted treatment plans for diverse conditions affecting patients with sickle cell disease
- Conducted patient rounds in the inpatient setting while managing new consultations from the Emergency Department
- Collaborated with Anesthesiology for pain control, both chronic and acute
Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
The Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Full Time Employment in the Emergency Department
- Functioned across diverse Emergency Department areas, including Triage, Resuscitation, and Acute Care units
- Responsible for obtaining medical histories, performing physical examination forming differential diagnoses and diagnosing medical conditions
- Responsible for ordering indicated labs, imaging studies, medications, and interpreting test/imaging results independently
- Working collaboratively with other medical specialties through consultations
- Performed a variety of medical procedures, including ultrasound-guided IV placements, paracentesis, and intubations to name a few
- Conducted follow-up consultations for discharged patients, providing tailored advice on treatment plans and recovery as part of the Call Back Program
- Guided newly hired PAs in the Emergency Department, fostering skills through a structured mentorship program
- Instructed and inspired PA students from various programs, igniting their passion for clinical excellence and patient care
- Showcased advanced techniques for Ultrasound Guided IV insertion during the Hot Topics in Emergency Medicine 2023 conference
Emergency Room Technician
Stamford Hopsital
10.2013 - 06.2019
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
Student Researcher
Ithaca College
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed an independent supervised research project within the biology department
- Project was within a microbiology lab focusing on how Chlamydia Trachomatis utilizes the MAPK/ERK pathway. Specifically how it manipulates to inhibit host cell apoptosis and continue the viral life cycle
- Skills included maintenance of sterile fields within tissue culture nd oral research presentation
Education
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Biology with a Minor in Exercise Science
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NYCertification
- Certified Physician Assistant through NCCPA, 10/21, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 09/20, Present
- Pediatric Advance Cardiac Life Support, 02/22, Present
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants, 03/22, Present
- New York State Infection Control Training, 01/22, Present
Activities
- PA Extraordinaire, Mount Sinai Hospital, Summer 202
- Two STAR Awards for Empathy, Teamwork, Compassion and Excellence
- Presented on Hematology/Oncology Emergencies during hospital wide Grand Rounds, 01/25
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology
The Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant - Emergency Department
The Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Student Researcher
Ithaca College
08.2014 - 12.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Stamford Hopsital
10.2013 - 06.2019
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology with a Minor in Exercise Science
Ithaca College
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