Lauren Lockwood
Tampa,FL
Summary
Motivated and competent Physician Assistant Student with 2 years of dermatology experience. Organized, hardworking, and experienced in collaboration with members of health care team. Detail oriented and dedicated to optimal patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills and bedside manner.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
South Tampa Dermatology
Tampa, FL
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Obtain thorough medical histories and document chief complaints
- Assist in treatment and examination of patients under direction of physician or physician assistant
- Administer injections, remove sutures, apply dressings, and provide wound care or treatment instructions
- Educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans
- Lead colleagues in day-to-day task management and train new hires
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Processed prescriptions in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Research Assistant
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted research on adolescents with persistent asthma under David Fedele, PhD in Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
- Administered Family Asthma Management System Scale interview to study participants
- Published thesis to UF Journal of Undergraduate Research and presented poster on individual research project
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2018
Skills
- Shave and punch biopsies
- Electrodesiccation and currettage
- Wound vac application
- Laceration repair
- Patient education
- Electronic Medical Records
Clinical Experiences
May 2021- April 2022
Dermatology, USF Health Morsani Center
- Perform shave and punch biopsies, as well as ED&C’s
- Assist with surgical excisions and observe MOHS procedures
- Diagnose, treat, and monitor dermatologic conditions
- Assist in cosmetic treatments such as injectables, chemical peels, and lasers
- Perform total body skin exams for skin cancer screening
Surgical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Sarcoma Program
- Assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures
- Perform simple interrupted, running percutaneous, running subcuticular, simple buried dermal, and buried horizontal mattress suture techniques
- Assist in wound vac application
Emergency Medicine, Tampa General Hospital
- Perform laceration repairs
Plastic Surgery, Tampa General Hospital, Rotation in progress
Women’s Health, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Clinics
Family Medicine, USF Health Morsani Center
Pediatrics, USF Health Clinics and Tampa General Hospital Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Behavioral Health, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
Internal Medicine, Site to be determined
Affiliations
Florida Academy of PAs
American Academy of PAs
Florida Society of Dermatology PAs
Certification
American Heart Association, BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, expires 3/2023
Timeline
Medical Assistant
South Tampa Dermatology
05.2018 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
University Of Florida
05.2017 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
05.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Florida