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Kathryn Wisnewski

Pawtucket,RI

Summary

Hard working and passionate Physician Assistant with 2.5 years of experience working in a fast-paced dermatology practice eager to expand her scope of medicine in hematology-oncology.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

School Street Dermatology
07.2022 - Current
  • Increased clinic efficiency by independently evaluating and managing care for 30+ patients a day.
  • Conducted thorough patient histories, full body skin examinations, and evaluations of various skin conditions, including acute and chronic rashes.
  • Performed routine skin cancer screenings for patients with histories of BCC, SCC, and melanoma, including patients on immunotherapy treatment.
  • Identified cutaneous manifestations of underlying hematologic conditions, prompting orders for and interpretation of laboratory tests to confirm diagnosis and implement next steps for patients with anemia, hemochromatosis, porphyria, and lymphoproliferative disorders such as CTCL.
  • Identified cutaneous manifestations of underlying malignancies, including cutaneous metastasis of breast and lung cancers.
  • Provided supportive care to patients with cutaneous side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, including lichenoid drug eruptions and eczematous, psoriasiform, and radiation dermatitises.
  • Supported patient-centered multidisciplinary care through regular communication with my supervising physician and other healthcare professionals to discuss treatment plans and cases.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists when needed, ensuring comprehensive and seamless experiences for patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rhode Island Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided direct patient care by obtaining vitals signs and maintaining optimal patient comfort during ADLs on a neurology/neurosurgery step down unit.

Education

MS - Physician Assistant

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
03.2022

BS - Biology

Providence College
Providence, RI
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient management and education
  • Patient history documentation
  • Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Full body skin examinations
  • Cancer screenings
  • Shave, punch, and excisional biopsies
  • Incisions and drainage
  • Suturing

Certification

Rhode Island State License

License No: PA01463

Enumeration Date: July 12, 2022


NCCPA PANCE

ID: 1172382

Certified April 1, 2022


AHA BLS

February 2025 - 2027

Timeline

Physician Assistant

School Street Dermatology
07.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rhode Island Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2019

MS - Physician Assistant

Bryant University

BS - Biology

Providence College
Kathryn Wisnewski