Olivia J. Howard, PA-C
Somerville,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Looking for new opportunity to grow my skills as a physician assistant.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Brigham and Women's Hospital Trauma/General Surgery
11.2022 - Current
Manage inpatient surgical population, performing comprehensive evaluations for adult and geriatric populations
- Educate patients on surgical management and recovery course post operatively
- Care for patients in the perioperative period including procedural tasks and medical optimization preoperatively
- Collaborate with teams composed of attendings, residents and PAs to deliver quality care
Physician Assistant
Cape Cod Hospital Behavioral Health Emergency Department
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and formulate plans for patients independently in busy emergency department setting
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrist attendings for safe discharge planning
- Safely execute de-escalation tactics including medical and physical restraints when indicated
- Collaborate with emergency department providers for medical management of psychiatric patients
Medical Assistant
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
Phyllis Jen Center for Primary Care
Medical Scribe
Brown Emergency Medicine
06.2017 - 08.2018
Rehabilitation Aide and Medical Assistant
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy & Management
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2018
CIEE center for Study Abroad
Seville, Spain01.2017
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Discharge planning
- Educating patients
- Proficient in Spanish
- Working with specialists
Honors And Awards
- H.O.P.E (Marist College), 2021-01-01, Honoring Outstanding Professional EffortsCommitment to service, sense of community, upholding integrity
- The Charles V. Chapin Health Policy and Management Award (Providence College), 2018-01-01
- The International Foreign Language Honor Society: Phi Sigma Iota, 2018-01-01
- The Spanish National Honor Society: Sigma Delta Pi, 2018-01-01
Certifications
- NCCPA, 1190849, 2022-06-01
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2024-04-30
Publications
Nursing Clio Publication, 2018-01-18, Nursing Clio is a scholarly blog that intertwines historical and modern day practices relating to gender and medicine, https://nursingclio.org/2018/01/18/the-freshman-fifteen-a-stigmatized-phenomenon/
Certification
NCCPA Board Certified ID #1190849- June 2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - April 2024
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Brigham and Women's Hospital Trauma/General Surgery
11.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Cape Cod Hospital Behavioral Health Emergency Department
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
Medical Scribe
Brown Emergency Medicine
06.2017 - 08.2018
Rehabilitation Aide and Medical Assistant
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Marist College
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy & Management
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Providence College
CIEE center for Study Abroad
NCCPA Board Certified ID #1190849- June 2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - April 2024
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