Kellsey Medsger
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dependable and highly organized Physician Assistant student graduating in December of 2023. Seeking post-graduate employment in a position which will allow me to see a multitude of diagnoses and work cohesively with other members of the healthcare team to provide patient centered care to underserved communities and patients. With a background in psychology, I understand the importance of treating the whole patient and considering psychosocial determinants of health. Clinical preceptors have described me as diligent, dedicated, compassionate, a quick learner who is eager to learn, and adaptable. I am thrilled to begin my career as a PA, and look forward to being a part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Collected data and bio-samples from patients, managed updates and input for patient information database.
- Educated patients and parents regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Lab Manager
Denison University
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected and organized data points for ongoing research on student stress levels, including collecting and properly storing participant lab specimens.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 6-person work group.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Denison University
Granville, OH05.2020
Skills
- Excellent documentation, written and oral communication skills
- Procedural competencies in: simple laceration repair, I&D, punch and shave biopsies, culture collections
- EMR competencies: Epic and Cerner Power Chart
- Preventive Care
- Thorough head-to-toe H&P
- Patient Education
- Gender Affirming Care
Clinical Rotations
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (UPMC, 02/2023)
- Emergency Medicine (Cleveland Clinic, 03/2023)
- Family Medicine (UPMC, 04/2023)
- Pediatric Rheumatology Elective (UPMC, 05/2023)
- Pediatric Dermatology Elective (UPMC, 06/2023)
- Vascular Surgery (UPMC, 08/2023)
- Psychiatry (Outpatient Private Practice, 09/2023)
- Internal Medicine (UPMC, 10/2023)
- OB/GYN and Gynecology Oncology (UPMC, 11/2023)
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association), Expires 08/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association), Expires 09/2024
- Suicide Prevention, Psychiatric Emergency Response, and De-Escalation Strategies Course (Ryan Davies, PA-C, Suicide Prevention Counselor), Completed 2022
- Comprehensive Crisis Management Verbal class (UPMC), Completed 2022
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), 2022-Present
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Completed 2023
- UPMC APP Academy, November 3rd-4th 2023
Leadership, Service, and Student Organizations
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA (January 2022 to Present)
- Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS)
- Physician Assistant Students Promoting Diversity and Inclusion (PASPDI)
Denison University – Granville, OH (August 2016 to May 2020)
- Senior Fellow in the Department of Psychology
- Teaching Assistant for the First Year Program
- Pre-Orientation Coordinator and Peer Facilitator
- Student Tutor at the Academic Resource Center
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteering Program Board Member
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
07.2020 - 12.2021
Lab Manager
Denison University
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Denison University
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association), Expires 08/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association), Expires 09/2024
- Suicide Prevention, Psychiatric Emergency Response, and De-Escalation Strategies Course (Ryan Davies, PA-C, Suicide Prevention Counselor), Completed 2022
- Comprehensive Crisis Management Verbal class (UPMC), Completed 2022
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), 2022-Present
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Completed 2023
- UPMC APP Academy, November 3rd-4th 2023
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