Kiana Bennett
WASHINGTON,DC
Summary
Highly motivated, team-oriented PA with a trauma, general, and vascular surgery background. Possess a highly versatile skill set and commitment to teamwork that was honed in the last 2 years, most of which have been in an intense trauma and general surgery setting. Committed to patient care expressed by compassion for people, a desire to seek education, and an unwavering dedication to excellence and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant (PRN), Urgent Care
MedStar Health
08.2024 - Current
- Decreased complications from minor surgical procedures by providing skilled assistance during wound repair, suturing, and incision/drainage treatments.
- Managed complex chronic conditions effectively through regular monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and symptom management strategies.
- Facilitated effective communication with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient-centered care delivery in the urgent care setting.
- Enhanced overall clinic workflow by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Physician Assistant -Trauma and General Surgery
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2022 - Current
- One of thirteen Trauma PAs at Level II Trauma Center (University of Maryland Capital Region Hospital) assisting 14 surgeons with 24-hour in-house trauma call coverage and daily patient care
- ·Skillful surgical first-assistance trauma surgery (open and laparoscopic)
- Perform advanced procedures such as central/arterial lines, chest tube thoracotomies, specialized foley placement on difficult insertions (Coude Placement), nerve blocks for various procedures
- Advance wound care of simple and complex wounds, surgical sites, wound VAC/drain management, and bedside debridements
- Proficient at surgical critical care management and coordination of care for neurosurgical, orthopedic, vascular, and general trauma patients
- Facilitated excellent continuity of care by leading daily multi-disciplinary rounds of trauma patients, increasing efficiency and coordination of patient care and disposition
- Competent in consulting, assessing, and management of acute surgical patients for Trauma, General, Vascular, and Urology surgical patients
- Exemplary systematic assessment of patient health history and status and competence in ordering appropriate test modalities for optimal health outcomes ·
Teacher
DCPS
10.2012 - 12.2019
- Led team of 20 diverse professionals for 9th Graders which focused on risk factors for poor academic outcomes, improved poor behavior, home visits, coordinated academic awards ceremonies, and tracked students' matriculation
- Liaison between science teachers and administration which disseminates pertinent information regarding budget, staff content certifications, and science supplies.
- Empowered science teachers to assess, modify, and improve teaching strategies to best accommodate learner
- Managed senior budget, fundraised, and advertised for senior activities, prom, and graduation
- Prepared and organized lesson plans, testing material, and other pertinent information for multiple academic courses. (Advanced Placement Biology, Biology, Environmental Science, Concepts of Physics, and Anatomy and Physiology)
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Master of Science - Medical Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2006
Skills
- Surgical first assistance in Trauma surgery
- Competent in advanced inpatient procedures such as chest thoracotomies, central line placement
- Simple to complex Laceration Repair
- Surgical critical care management of multisystem trauma patients
- Timely admissions and consultations for General, Vascular, and Trauma specialties
- Assessing and managing critically ill Patients
- Wound care management including wound VAC and surgical drain management
- Exceptional team player and fast learner
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems EPIC and Cerner
Certification
NCCPA Certified ID#1195790
MD License # C0008491
DC License # PA200001950
ACLS 10/2026
FCCS 11/2025
ATLS 10/2026
BLS 10/2026
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants 2021—present
Timeline
Physician Assistant (PRN), Urgent Care
MedStar Health
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant -Trauma and General Surgery
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
DCPS
10.2012 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Master of Science - Medical Science
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina A & T State University
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