Nancy LaBarbera
Pawling,NY
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant candidate with a strong foundation in orthopedics and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently completing clinical training at Pace University, with anticipated board certification in January 2026. Proven leadership experience as Cohort President and Team Lead at East Coast Orthotics. Skilled in patient-centered care, team management, and community engagement. Passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Clerkships
Pace University
01.2025 - 12.2025
- OB/GYN: Westchester Medical Center: Worked in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings in several sub-specialties. Assisted in surgery procedures, placed/removed IUDs, performed full exams, and counseled patients
- Emergency Medicine: New York-Presbyterian Columbia: Performed procedures including incisions & drainages, splinting, ultrasound exams, IV and catheter placements. Collaborated on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment plans
- Palliative Care: Northern Westchester Hospital: Worked with the pain management team to focus on managing patients with life-limiting or life-long illnesses. Collaborated on opioid dosing, advanced directives, and connecting with patients
- Pediatrics: Community Pediatrics: Worked in a high volume outpatient pediatric office in an underserved area of the Bronx. Consulted on diagnoses, assessments, and treatment plans of patients ages 0-18
- Surgery: Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital: Scrubbed in and assisted on general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, urology, ENT, and trauma surgeries as well as managed high-acuity trauma patients.
- Orthopedics: Mount Sinai: Worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, intra-operative, overnight trauma, and spine specialty.
- Internal Medicine: Northern Westchester Hospital: Comprehensive care in an inpatient setting.
- Behavioral Medicine: Open Door Family Medical Center: Outpatient and Telemedicine behavioral health.
- Family Medicine: Open Door Family Medical Center: Outpatient family medicine office focusing in primary care, preventative medicine, and patient education.
Associate Team Lead & Orthotic Fitter
East Coast Orthotics & Prosthetics
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Successfully lead East Coast as the sole orthotic fitter at the main Columbia Presbyterian orthopedics office
- Managed 20 staff members in all 9 of East Coast/Columbia Orthopedic locations to execute payroll, PTO requests, & scheduling
- Proactively administered orthotic braces and devices to patients including pre-fabricated braces, casting, cast removal, and molding patients for an array of custom braces
- Trained new staff members in paperwork, administrative protocols, and all braces and devices
- Prepared clinical notes and progress reports for teams across all hospital departments to document treatments performed, as well as record inventory to ensure optimal patient care execution
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Pace University
Pleasantville12-2025
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Brooklyn College
05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Studies, Pre-Medicine
Manhattanville College
Purchase05-2016
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Public Speaking & Community Outreach
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certification – Anticipated January 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification for Infection Control
Society Memberships
- Phi Alpha National Honor Society
- NYSSPA Student Member
- AAPA Student Member
Timeline
Clinical Clerkships
Pace University
01.2025 - 12.2025
Associate Team Lead & Orthotic Fitter
East Coast Orthotics & Prosthetics
07.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Studies, Pre-Medicine
Manhattanville College
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Pace University
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Brooklyn College