SARAH DERMES
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Atrium Heatlh, Carolina Emergency Physicians
Shelby, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Independently managed high-acuity and critical ill patients with physician oversight as needed in high-volume emergency department.
- Initiated and managed resuscitation efforts (e.g., sepsis respiratory distress, cardiac events) in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Collaborated closely with consults, ED physicians, and nurses to coordinate patient care and disposition.
- Balanced simultaneous management of multiple high- and low-acuity patients while maintaining patient flow.
- Interpreted diagnostic studies including EKGS, radiographs, and laboratory results to guide clinical decision-making.
- Assisted with intubations, central lines, and procedural sedation
Physician Assistant
JAPs INC, Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry
FL Telehealth
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations via telehealth for patients with complex mental health and addiction disorders.
- Evaluated patient needs and prescribed appropriate psychotherapeutic treatments and medications
- Performed risk assessments for suicidality and withdrawal, implementing appropriate safety planning and escalation when needed
Clinical Trials Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored and evaluated cancer-related human subject studies to uphold safety measures and maintain data accuracy.
- Assessed subject adverse events and deviations to establish their relationship with cancer drug intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Medical Science
Barry University
Miami, FL12.2022
B.S. - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2019
Certification
- Pennsylvania Medical License- Pending
- North Carolina Medical License 05/2023
- Florida Medical License 03/2023
- NCCPA Certification 02/2023
- Emergency Medicine Certificate Memorial Regional Hospital Awarded 08/2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association 11/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association 11/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association 11/2027
HIGHLIGHTED CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Emergency Medicine, Memorial Regional Hospital, Miami, FL
- Trauma Surgery & Critical Care, Memorial Regional Hospital, Miami, FL
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Urgent Care, Key West Urgent Care & Family Medicine, Key West, FL
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA)
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA)
- Penn State Alumni Association, Member
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Atrium Heatlh, Carolina Emergency Physicians
03.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
JAPs INC, Addiction Medicine & Psychiatry
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Trials Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee
Penn Medicine
11.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Medical Science
Barry University
B.S. - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University