Patricia Ward
Hollywood,Florida
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
North Carolina Heart And Vascular
Wilson, NC
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake for 20+ patient's daily.
- Performed EKG and phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Clinical Research Associate
Neurology Associates
Maitland, FL
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Recruited over 50 research subjects to clinical trials focused on Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Dementia.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Enhanced physician productivity by allowing them to focus on direct patient care instead of time-consuming documentation tasks.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
Education
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
True Blue, Grenada 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando12.2014
Certification
2022 - USMLE Step 1 // 1st Pass
2024 - USMLE Step 2 // 1st Pass // 242
2022 - Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2022 - Present Basic Life Support
2022 - Present Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer, Sex and Gender Health Collaborative Education Initiative, 2022 - Present
- Working in collaboration with other students and professionals throughout the country to develop educational materials about sex and gender differences in clinical medicine.
- My group is focused on researching and documenting sex and gender differences in arrhythmias, expertly reviewed by a cardiologist, to ultimately generate publishable fact sheets, slide series, and video educational materials.
President, Women in Medicine Club, 01/2022 - 06/2022
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by motivating and inspiring members to become more involved with the organization.
- Hosted workshops; most notably the first PAP Smear + Breast exam clinic since the start of the pandemic. In this clinic under the direction of our OBGYN faculty advisors, we provided over 80 local women with breast and PAP exams with result follow-up, treatment if necessary, and referrals to specialists at no cost.
Vice President of Pink Run Committee, Women in Medicine, 08/2021 - 12/2021
- Successfully organized and managed the Biannual 5K run, attracting over 100 participants.
- Raised 5,000 EC for donation to Grenada Cancer Society.
Volunteer, Program for Adolescent Mothers, 01/2021-05/2021
- During the pandemic participated in a virtual capacity to provide educational lectures on self-defense, safe sexual practices, and domestic violence to Grenadian women and school-age girls.
Research
Publications
- Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: A case of an Incidental Finding, Ward P, Collignon T, Florio T, et al., 05/02/2024, Cureus, 16, 5, e59540, 10.7759/cureus.59540
- A Homemade, Cost-Effective, Realistic Pelvic Exam Model, Godsey J, Kott I, Payden A, Ward P, 2023, JETem, 8, 3, I1-9, https://doi.org/10.21980/J8HM0F
Planned Oral Presentations
- Ulcerative Aspergillus tracheobronchitis in a patient with newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia: A Case Report, SonninoA , Halesah R, Ward P, et al., CHEST Conference, October 2024, Accepted for presentation
Professional Organizations
2023 - Present // American College of Physicians
2022 - Present // American Medical Women's Association
Hobbies and Interests
- Team Sports; Soccer, Golfing, Tennis - Local pick-up games with friends
- Fishing; Especially off-shore & Bill fishing
- Hunting; Mostly Gators, but also Boars and Pheasants
- Dog training
Timeline
Medical Assistant
North Carolina Heart And Vascular
01.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Research Associate
Neurology Associates
09.2017 - 10.2018
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
ScribeAmerica
08.2015 - 08.2017
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College