Zachary LaBranche
PA-S
Manchester,NH
Summary
Motivated Physician Assistant Student with hands-on clinical experience in patient care. Strengths include diagnostic skills, ability to perform medical procedures, and aptitude for learning new medical technologies. Previous roles have highlighted commitment to compassionate care, effective communication with healthcare team members, and impact on patient health outcomes. Demonstrates keen interest in expanding professional knowledge and improving patient well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Student
MCPHS University
Manchester, NH
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Completed the didactic year of PA school with a 3.9 GPA, reflecting dedication and academic excellence.
- Completed clinical rotations in multiple specialties, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family practice, orthopedics, OBGYN, urgent care, interventional radiology, and psychiatry.
Medical Assistant
Concord Orthopaedics
Concord, NH
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Medical Assistant
EmergeOrtho
Wilmington, NC
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Work alongside physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in an orthopedic practice
- Work in a clinic setting to provide assistance in triaging patients for providers as well as helping with orthopedic medical procedures
Surgical Sales Associate
Crosslink Orthopedics/ Stryker
Wilmington, NC
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked alongside orthopedic surgeons to improve patient results and increase efficiency during surgical procedures.
- Sell surgical instruments and implants for use in orthopedic surgery.
- Provide teaching and demonstration of products to surgeons and surgical staff.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Wilmington, NC
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Contacting healthcare providers for clarification regarding prescription information.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Shadowing Experience
Shadowing
Wilmington, NC
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Engaged in shadowing experiences with different medical specialties to enhance knowledge of the PA profession and its diverse applications.
- Shadowed at Atlantic Urology under PA-C Lenny Luscher.
- Shadowed at NHRMC Surgical Pavilion under Dr. Neil MacIntyre and Dr. Chris Parks.
- Shadowing during orthopedic trauma surgeries and during the regular duties of an inpatient trauma PA-C.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington05.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Manchester, NHSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medical history taking
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records include Epic, Athena, Cerner, and Practice Fusion
- Surgical assistance
- Suturing techniques
- Performing procedures
- Various medical diagnostic programs, including Cadwell EMG and Orthopacs
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- BLS and ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant Student
MCPHS University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Medical Assistant
Concord Orthopaedics
08.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Sales Associate
Crosslink Orthopedics/ Stryker
02.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
EmergeOrtho
10.2018 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2016 - 10.2018
Shadowing Experience
Shadowing
08.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
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