Karleena Bashista
Northampton,MA
Summary
I appreciate that my role as a Physician Assistant has allowed me to care for patients in an individualized, compassionate and thoughtful manner. I strive to ensure an environment in which my patients feel respected, are comfortable to ask questions and feel supported in the goals they have for their overall health and medical decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA-C
Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson, Urgent Care
03.2024 - Current
- Providing individualized, compassionate, medical care to patients >18 months of age
- Obtaining histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting imaging and lab results to diagnose and manage urgent care complaints
- Triaging patients and referring patients to a higher level of care when appropriate
- Performing a variety of procedures including laceration repair, I&Ds, splinting, etc.
- Prescribing medications and educating patients on expected disease course, symptom management, and return precautions
- Received a donation to CDH in recognition of quality care from a grateful patient through the hospital's “Gift of Caring” program
PA-C
Tufts Medical Center, Neurosurgery/ NCCU
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluation and management of neurology and neurosurgery patients at ICU level of care.
- Obtaining and reviewing histories, performing complete and focused physical exams, post operative evaluations, hospital consultations
- Managing hemodynamic instability, ventilators, VP shunt programming
- Ordering and interpreting imaging and lab results
- Procedural skills including A-line placement; EVD, SEPS, JP drain management
- Professional, timely, accurate communication with team members, consulting services, patients and family members
- Family meets and goals of care discussions
PA-C
Fallon Health Summit Elder Care, Geriatrics
05.2021 - 02.2022
- PCP provider for nursing-home eligible patients >55 years of age who prefer to live in the community with support of their families or home health services and day center care
- Managing urgent and chronic medical conditions of elderly patients with many co-morbid conditions with referrals and coordination with specialist as needed
- Tailoring treatment plans to align with each patient’s individual goals of care
- Working closely as a team with nursing, social work, physical therapy, psychology, pharmacy to provide coordinated interdisciplinary care
- Experience with providing end of life care, palliative care counseling of patients and their families during transition periods
ED Tech
Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson, Emergency
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisting with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Providing assistance to nurses, APPs and physicians during medical procedures
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Participating in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine
Research Assistant / Lab Manager
Harvard Medical School, Neurobiology Department
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Determining morphological characterization of interneuron subtypes in the deep dorsal horn (Ginty Lab)
- Examining the role of cell surface molecules in regulating neuronal synapse formation (Pecot Lab)
- Participating actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
- Organizing research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity
- Maintaining open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals
- Published Author on manuscript in Cell, January 2016
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA12-2020
No Degree Pursued - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA12-2015
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Evidence-based medicine
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Massachusetts Licensed PA-C
- MRCS
- DEA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
PA-C
Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson, Urgent Care
03.2024 - Current
PA-C
Tufts Medical Center, Neurosurgery/ NCCU
03.2022 - 07.2023
PA-C
Fallon Health Summit Elder Care, Geriatrics
05.2021 - 02.2022
ED Tech
Mass General Brigham Cooley Dickinson, Emergency
10.2017 - 12.2018
Research Assistant / Lab Manager
Harvard Medical School, Neurobiology Department
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Massachusetts Licensed PA-C
- MRCS
- DEA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Westfield State University
No Degree Pursued - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Bay Path University
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