Wiktoria Galica

Elective, Modern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 11/2023 to 12/2023

• Demonstrated excellent bedside manner to help patients feel at ease before and after aesthetic intervention.
• Assessed patient medical histories to determine eligibility for plastic surgery procedures.
• Assisted with consultations for plastic surgery procedures.
• Provided support during cosmetic procedures including Botox and filler injections.
• Performed preoperative physical examinations and provided patients with postoperative care instructions.
• Assisted with wound closure, suturing and dressing changes as directed by surgeons.
• Assisted surgeon with a variety of surgeries including liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial implants, and fat injections.
• Conducted follow-up visits with patients after completing cosmetic surgeries in order to assess their recovery process.

General Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital 05/2023 to 06/2023

• Attended weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple specialties.
• Documented patient encounters in electronic medical record systems according to standards of practice guidelines.
• Collaborated with surgeons in developing plans of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeons with endoscopic procedures and surgeries, including hernia repairs, cholecystectomies, mastectomies, and bariatric procedures.
• Assessed patient progress during recovery from surgery by conducting rounds in the hospital setting.
• Evaluated lab results, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to determine if further intervention is necessary.
• Counseled patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and treatment options.

Selective, Midstate Medical Center Wound Care 02/2024 to 03/2024

• Performed physical examinations, including taking vital signs, height and weight measurements.
• Provided compassionate care while respecting cultural differences among patients.
• Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
• Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.

Emergency Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital 03/2023 to 04/2023

OB/ GYN, Women’s Health Center of Shelton 06/2023 to 07/2023

Behavioral Health, Bridgeport Hospital Psych Crisis 07/2023 to 08/2023

Internal Medicine, Waterbury Hospital 09/2023 to 10/2023

Family Medicine, Bridgeport Family Medicine 10/2023 to 11/2023

Pediatrics, Southwest Community Health Center 01/2024 to 02/2024

• Basic Life Support (BLS), expires 01/2025
• Advanced Life Support (ALS), expires 01/2025

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, 110754219
• Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants, 120392
• Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology