I am a dynamic and compassionate Physician Assistant with 15 years of experiencing dedicated to excelling in patient care and education. I am a natural leader, looking to transition my knowledge of healthcare into educating the next wave of practitioners.
Care for and assist in routine obstetrical patients from initial OB appointment through 32 weeks of pregnancy
Provide lactational support to the breastfeeding pair
Perform annual gynecologic exams and screening assessments according to ACOG guidelines
Assess and treat a variety of gynecologic conditions including infections, menstrual issues, and contraceptive concerns
Manage and treat peri-menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms with both natural remedies and hormone replacement
Precept students from Physician Assistant programs during the OB/GYN rotations
Developed the Jefferson Hills office from a new practice with a handful of patients in 2015 to a full schedule of patients
Autonomously performed well child exams from newborn to age 21
Obtained medical histories, performed physical exams, and implemented treatment plans for a variety of illnesses for problem-focused exams on patients aged 0-21
Co-lead the Lactation Warm Line to provide breastfeeding support to recently discharged newborns
Lead Breastfeeding Basic classes monthly, in-person and online
Organized the outpatient on-call schedule for regional division
Precepted PA students during their pediatric rotation
Autonomously performed routine gynecologic exams, problem-focused exam, pessary-fittings, microscopy
Performed and interpreted Urodynamic Studies
Assisted in in-office procedures such as biopsies, intrauterine device insertion, and colposcopy
Assisted in same day surgeries such as Hysteroscopy, HSG, Hysterectomy, and Laparoscopy
Developed and transitioned the offices electronic medial record platform using Practice Fusion software during transition to EMR
Precepted students during their OB/GYN rotations from various Universities
Detail oriented
Enthusiastic teacher
Natural leader
Compassionate listener
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant