Leah Jennings
Portland,ME
Summary
Enthusiastic and professional Physician Assistant Student with 2000+ hours of hands-on experience assessing patients, integrating diagnostic reasoning, and developing patient care plans refined through diverse clinical rotations through the University of New England and direct patient care at Maine Medical Center. Previous roles demonstrate commitment to compassionate patient care, interprofessional collaboration, and dedication to lifelong learning. Eager to expand clinical knowledge and provide high-quality patient care in post-graduate career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Student
University Of New England
Portland, ME
05.2023 - Current
- Completed over 1200 hours of direct patient care during clinical rotations in various clinical settings such as internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family practice, and surgery.
- Perform comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement, and continuously update individualized plans of care, as well as provide education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as wound care, wound closure, fracture reduction, biopsies, vaccine administration, and others.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, pathology, microbiology, EKGs, ultrasound, and other imaging techniques.
- Documented patient encounters in the electronic health record system, while maintaining strict patient privacy to meet HIPAA guidelines and patient integrity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide high-quality patient care in Maine Medical Center’s Neuro-Intermediate Care Unit and Joint Replacement Center.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, nutrition, and clinical education in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.
- Responsible for the monitoring and recording of vital signs, intake and output, and post-operative recovery, in addition to communicating patient needs to the healthcare team.
- Embody values of integrity, respect, excellence, innovation, and ownership through advocating for patients' rights, and providing compassionate care.
- Adhere to the professional standards, ethical practice, and hospital, state, and federal policies expected of a CNA.
Cognitive Retraining Specialist
NeuroRestorative
Standish, ME
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Design and implement cognitive rehabilitation plans for clients with acquired traumatic brain injuries by conducting assessments of clients' needs, strengths, and weaknesses in order to develop an individualized treatment plan.
- Assist clients in achieving self-identified goals to recover and/or maintain memory, physical ability, executive functioning, and other areas of cognitive wellness.
- Organize and facilitate group therapy sessions, one-on-one sessions, and community trips.
- Coordinate and assist with therapeutic sessions, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
- Assess client progress on a regular basis through daily documentation, and individual monthly reviews.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of New England
Portland, ME05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2020
Skills
- Diagnostic reasoning and clinical assessment
- Patient confidentiality
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Laboratory test analysis
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Electronic medical records and data entry
- Clinical documentation
- Evidence-based medicine
- Bedside and surgical procedures
- Treatment plan development
- Efficient and concise communication
- Enthusiastic and ambitious
Certification
- BLS - April, 2023
- ACLS - March, 2024
Timeline
Physician Assistant Student
University Of New England
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
Cognitive Retraining Specialist
NeuroRestorative
05.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
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