Sarah Kenny
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Hardworking and dependable Physician Assistant with 4 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Highly-developed skills in the operating room and in post-operative care. Passion for surgery but very open to opportunities for growth in other subspecialties.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
PRMA Plastic Surgery
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted plastic surgeons in over 600 reconstructive and cosmetic procedures including DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flaps, PAP (profunda artery perforator) flaps, VUG (vertical upper gracillis) flaps, LTP (lateral thigh perforator) flaps, latissimus flaps, tissue expander placement, implant placement, cephalic vein transpositions, lymph node transfers, LVA (lymphaticovenous anastomoses) for lymphedema, breast reductions, mastopexies, mastectomies, free nipple grafts, liposuction, fat grafting, abdominal hernia repairs and abdominoplasties.
- Provide intraoperative support by assisting with surgical procedures, suturing, and wound care.
- Manage post-operative care, monitor patient progress, interpret imaging, assess hemodynamics and address any complications or concerns.
- Educate patients on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care instructions.
- Rotate as primary call for weekend coverage including rounding on patients in the hospital, responding to emergencies for inpatients, coordinating OR team coverage for take-backs, writing prescriptions, and responding to calls from post operative patients to address questions or concerns.
- Orient new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and assist with integration into the team.
- Coordinate with medical sales representatives for restocking of surgical materials.
- Collaborate with consulting services as needed.
Medical Assistant
Rapid Med Urgent Care
Highland Village, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Triaged patients and conducted initial interviews.
- Obtained vitals and preliminary lab tests based on presenting symptoms.
- Documented current visits in EMR and reviewed prior visit history.
- Performed x-rays, electrocardiograms, suture/staple removals, and splinting/casting.
- Administered intramuscular injections and immunizations.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information.
- Assisted and performed duties for up to 120 patients per day.
Emergency Department Scribe
Questcare Partners
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Accompanied physicians and APPs to see patients and document complete information about history of present illness, review of systems, physical examinations, diagnostic results, treatment plans, and other details directly into electronic medical charts.
- Worked to improve efficiency and flow of emergency department in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new hires on daily duties and navigated them through EMR system.
Patient Care Technician
Pediatric Urgent Care Center of Forth Worth
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Triaged pediatric patients, obtained vitals and medical history.
- Performed x-rays, electrocardiograms, and splinting/casting.
- Obtained labs/cultures and prepared them for transport.
- Documented pertinent information/findings into EMR system.
Research Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Raymond Fowler
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked collaboratively to explore the formation of an automated cost-free bridge between hospitals and emergency medical services in a multi-jurisdictional model for providing clinical outcome data.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Presented findings at BioTel meeting to all leaders of DFW transporting EMS agencies and medical direction teams.
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas12.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Minor in Mathematics And Chemistry
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas05.2016
Skills
- Meditech
- EPIC
- PowerChart
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Accomplishments
- University of North Texas Deans List
- Pi Beta Phi Leadership Nominating Committee Chairman
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Bexar County Physician Assistant Society
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
- Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Rho Lambda Honor Society
Clinicalrotations
- Family Medicine, Guadalupe Family Health, 4 weeks
- Primary Care, University Medicine Associates, 4 weeks
- Research, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
- Pediatrics, New Braunfels Pediatric Associates, 4 weeks
- Dermatology, South Texas Skin Cancer Center, 4 weeks
- Inpatient Services, University Health System, 4 weeks
- Internal Medicine, Uptown Physicians Group, 4 weeks
- Plastic Surgery, University Health System, 4 weeks
- Neurology, Austin Epilepsy Care Center, 4 weeks
- Trauma Surgery, University Health System, 4 weeks
- MDM Elective, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
- Women’s Health, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
- Orthopedic Trauma, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
- Behavioral Medicine, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
- Public Health, UTHSCSA, 4 weeks
Proficientin
- Obtaining thorough history
- Performing detailed physical examinations
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory/diagnostic studies
- Developing treatment plan and counseling patients
- CPR
- Obtaining and interpreting EKGs
- Splinting
- Wound closures with suturing, staples, and dermabond
- Abscess incision and drainage
- Cyst removals
- Cryotherapy
- Shave and punch skin biopsies
- Collection of cultures
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Sterile technique
- Papanicolaou cytology smears
- Ingrown toenail removals
- Local and field blocks
- Digital blocks
- Intramuscular injections
Experiencein
- Venipuncture
- Arterial blood draws
- Insertion and removal of central lines
- Endotracheal intubation
- Fluorescein eye staining
- Bedside FAST exams
- Intra-articular corticosteroid injections
Certificationnumber
PA14271
Mastersproject
A study that aimed to determine what age other allied health profession students at UT Health decided which profession they wanted to pursue, in comparison to that of the physician assistant students, with the goal of determining whether more outreach programs and resources detailing a PA’s role in the medical field should be in place for pre-graduate students who are interested in becoming medical providers., Meredith Quinene (Principal Investigator), Sarah Bock, Kaitlyn Corbett, Scott Martindale, Holly Offenberger, Ginger Pond, Savannah Stroman
Jobdescription
Evaluate and treat adults with acute and chronic conditions following reconstructive or cosmetic surgery in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Perform post-procedural physical exams, interpret imaging, assess hemodynamics, and manage surgical patients. Act as first assist to plastic surgeon during a variety of complex reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. Address patient triage calls, abnormal labs, prescribe medications, and provide patient education.
References
- Paul Allen, PA-C, UTHSCSA (Program Director), San Antonio, Texas, (210) 567-4242, AllenPB@uthscsa.edu
- Anupam Jha, PA-C, University Health System, San Antonio, Texas, (269) 277-9633, Jhaa1@uthscsa.edu
- Steven Skaggs, PA-C, UTHSCSA, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 567-4244, SkaggsS@uthscsa.edu
Volunteer Experience
- School of Health Professions Education Abroad Program in Coventry, UK
- Champions are Readers (CAR) Pi Beta Phi Philanthropy
- Carriage House Nursing Home
Timeline
Physician Assistant
PRMA Plastic Surgery
04.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Rapid Med Urgent Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Patient Care Technician
Pediatric Urgent Care Center of Forth Worth
01.2016 - 01.2017
Research Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Raymond Fowler
01.2015 - 01.2016
Emergency Department Scribe
Questcare Partners
01.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Minor in Mathematics And Chemistry
University of North Texas
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