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Kathryn Sullivan

Summary

Dedicated Physician Assistant with 5 years of practice in oncology. Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of medical protocols and collaborative team dynamics.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Physician Assistant

Danbury Hospital
04.2023 - Current


  • Provided comprehensive care for patients with or being worked up for malignancy in an outpatient setting.
  • Assess for toxicities related to antineoplastic treatment and work up and treat.
  • Educated patients on variety of cancer related treatments and side effects
  • Discussed goals of care, including code status and comfort measures, in patients that were rapidly deteriorating or no longer a candidate for further oncologic treatment.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and Oncologic services.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

Oncology Physician Assistant

Montefiore Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients with or being worked up for malignancy in an inpatient setting.
  • Collected patients' medical histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies to create a treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with specialty services when appropriate in patient management.
  • Diagnosed and treated oncologic emergencies, including spinal cord compression, hypercalcemia, SVC syndrome, neutropenic fever and tumor lysis syndrome.
  • Observed patients for cytokine release syndrome after administration of clinical trial medications.
  • Discussed goals of care, including code status and comfort measures, in patients that were rapidly deteriorating or no longer a candidate for further oncologic treatment.
  • Assisted in managing neoplasm associated pain by adjusting opioid regimens, prescribing outpatient opioids and obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
  • Arranged inpatient procedures, such as biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, nephrostomy tube placement.
  • Performed medicine reconciliations and arranged appropriate outpatient follow up prior to discharge, based on hospital problem.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Administering examinations
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Health literacy training
  • Pharmaceutical prescribing skills
  • Electronic health record management

Certification

  • NCCPA Certified
  • NYS Licensed Physician Assistant
  • DEA Certification

Timeline

Oncology Physician Assistant

Danbury Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Oncology Physician Assistant

Montefiore Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Philadelphia University

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Thomas Jefferson University

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  • August 2019- January 2020: This is the time after I completed my education. During this time I took my board exam and underwent credentialing at Montefiore
  • March 2023- April 2023: Between employment at Montefiore and Danbury Hospital, there was a 6 week gap due to credentialing and travel.

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