Serena Corrales

Preceptor: Shannon Rathbun, PA-C

· Served as first assist in breast reconstruction after cancer, trauma, prior surgeries

· Served as first assist in gender affirming care, skin grafts, perforator and muscle flaps

· Completed inpatient rounds as part of post op care to ensure optimal patient comfort and surgical outcome

· Participated in clinic visits as part of post surgical evaluation and care

· Performed wound care and wound vac management

· Served as second assist in few general surgery cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy

Preceptor: Dr. James Chen

· Served as first or second assist in both open and arthroscopic techniques for knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle.

· Served as first or second assist in ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, rotator cuff repairs and treatments for shoulder instability

· Participated in pre op assessments as part of an efficient surgical team

· Performed outpatient post op visits for a variety of patients to ensure optimal recovery

· Completed clinic visits addressing a variety of orthopedic ailments

· Performed and assisted joint injections of the knee and shoulder

Preceptor: Matt Dillon, PA-C

· Completed daily inpatient rounds managing a variety of acute and chronic cardiac conditions

· Performed daily emergency department consultations

· Assisted in visits in the outpatient clinic to address conditions such as hypertension, heart failure and arrhythmias

· Observed cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, aortic valve replacement

· Observed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures including angioplasty with and without stent placement, Impella device use

· Observed transesophageal echocardiograms

Preceptor: Philip Hehn, PA-C

· Obtained medical histories and performed focused physical exams on patients of all acuity levels

· Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and developed treatment plans of varying patient complexities

· Performed digital nerve blocks, laceration repairs, incision and drainage of abscess, fracture reductions and splinting to provide urgent and emergent care

Preceptor: Dr. Eisendorf

· Conducted comprehensive physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and developed treatment plans for a variety of patients

· Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments

· Performed interdisciplinary care and collaboration with specialist referrals

· Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care

Preceptor: Yenifer Duque, PA-C

· Obtained thorough patient history and conducted focused physical exams

· Performed in office procedures - endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removal, cervical cancer screening to provide gynecologic care

· Assisted with colposcopy procedure

· Performed and assisted in interpretation of abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care

Preceptor: Sadaf Nagshbandi, PA-C

· Served patients with moderate to severe psychiatric conditions by obtaining patient histories and managing their medications in collaboration with my preceptor

· Was a collaborative member of the health care team by making referrals to case management, therapy and crisis care when appropriate