1. Kirsten Edwards, PA
Curriculum Vitae
150 Bee Street, Unit 615 ● Charleston, SC 29401
(912) 429-7166 (Mobile) ● kaedwards12@outlook.com
Education
SouthUniversity,Savannah,GA College of Health Professions
Masterof Science in Physician Assistant Studies March 2016
GeorgiaSouthernUniversity,Statesboro,GA College of Science and Mathematics
Bachelorof Science in Biology,MinorinSociology May 2012
SavannahTechnical College,Savannah,GA College of Nursing
Certified NursingAssistantandPatientCare Technician May 2008
Licensure/Certifications
 NCCPA Certification; 2016-2026
 American Heart Association, BLS Certified; 2015 – present
 American Heart Association, ACLS Certified; 2014 – present
 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Professional Associations/Honors
 Georgia Association of PhysicianAssistants (GAPA); Student Member, 2013 – present
 American Academy of PhysicianAssistants (AAPA); Student Member, 2013 – present
 SUPAStudent Board Member; Social Chair, 2014 – present
 GAPA Student Scholarship Recipient; 2015
Clinical Rotations
Children’sSurgical Associates;MarkStovroff,MD Atlanta, Georgia
Pediatric Surgery Rotation 02/08/2016 – 03/11/2016
 5 week elective rotation in pediatric surgery with average 9 surgeries per day.
 Acted as first assist for a wide array of pediatric surgical procedures where I performed deep
and superficial wound closure, wound debridement, excision of masses, and assisted with
laparoscopic surgeries.
 Performed in officeprocedures such as incision and drainage, circumcisions, softtissue mass
removals, and ingrown toenails.
 Obtained patient H&P, formulated diagnosis, and determined treatment for various medical
problems.
PediatricAssociatesofSavannah;Michael DeMauro,MD Savannah, Georgia
Pediatric Rotation 01/04/2016 – 02/05/2016
 5 week rotation in general pediatrics officewitha patient load of 25-35 per day.
 Performed wellness exams, developmental screenings, and was active in parent and patient
education.
 Obtained H&P,formulated diagnoses, and treated various pediatric illnesses on newborns to
age 18.
GeorgiaRegionalHospital;KimMelton,PA-C Savannah, Georgia
BehavioralMedicine Rotation 11/02/2015 – 12/04/2015
 Obtained 200 hours of patient care in a inpatient forensic mental health unit.
 Counseled patients on medication management, substance abuse, anger management,
depression, and anxiety.
 Obtained H&P,formulated diagnoses, and treated various psychologicalconditions.

2. Kirsten Edwards, PA-S2
Curriculum Vitae
Memorial UniversityMedical Center;BruceMarshall,MD Savannah, Georgia
EmergencyMedicine Rotation 9/28/2015 – 10/30/2015
 Obtained 210 hours of patient care in an Emergency care environment.
 Obtained H&P,formulated diagnosis, interpreted diagnostic results, and determined
treatment on both adult and pediatric patients in the Emergency Department.
 Experience in wound closure, venipuncture, NG tube placement, CPR, catheter placement,
pelvic exams, culture collection, interpretation of ECGs, fluorescein staining, endotracheal
intubation, lumbar puncture, foreign body removal, and cardiac defibrillation.
 Activeparticipant in ACLS protocol.
Surgical AssociatesofCharleston;Walter“Bo”Blessing,MD Charleston, South Carolina
GeneralSurgeryRotation 8/3/2015 – 9/4/2015
 225 hours inpatient, outpatient, and inoperative general surgery experience.
 Daily rounds on inpatient service forpre-op and post-op management of acute and chronic
disease processes.
 First and second assist forsurgeon during procedures, operated laparoscopic camera,
sutured trocar sites at close of procedure.
AppleCareUrgentCare;TeyonkaWilson,PA-C Savannah, Georgia
PrimaryCare Rotation 6/29/2015 – 7/31/2015
 Obtained 200 hours of hands on acute and urgent disease management.
 Performed intramuscular injections, venipuncture, obtained and interpreted EKG’s, assisted
with wound care and suturing, interpreted blood workand urine cultures.
CarolinaParkInternal Medicine;Jonathan Jennings,MD Charleston, South Carolina
InternalMedicineRotation 5/11/2015 – 6/12/2015
 Obtained 200 hours of hands on acute and chronic disease management.
 Performed intramuscular injections, PFT/Spirometry testing, obtained and interpreted
EKG’s, & interpreted blood work.
 Obtained fullH&P, formulated diagnosis, and determined treatment for outpatient facility.
CharlestonOB-GYN;Heidi Sapp,MD Charleston, South Carolina
Women’sHealth Rotation April 6, 2015 – May 8, 2015
 Obtained 200 hours of hands on patient care experience in the field of women’s health both
inpatient and outpatient.
 Performed vaginal deliveries, routine pap smears, and pelvic exams under the supervision
of physician.
 Acted as first assist for all in office procedures and surgeries
Professional Experience
InsightGlobal,LLC Atlanta, Georgia
AccountsReceivables 11/2012 – 9/2013
 Collected funds fromhigh profile customers to reach team monthly goal of $67 million.
 Managed portfolio of $15 million individually
 Navigated several different softwareprograms forcompanies such as LockheedMartin, Ace
Hardware, Kelly Services, and Allegis.

3. Kirsten Edwards, PA-S2
Curriculum Vitae
Children’s Surgical Associates;MarkStovroff,MD Atlanta, Georgia
Patient CareCoordinator 8/2012 – 11/2012
 Obtained patient information, scheduled appointments, obtained insurance eligibility,
answered questions regarding pre op and post op instructions.
 Assisted physician and NP with minor procedures, prepped for in officeprocedures,
obtained patient history.
East GeorgiaRegional Medical Center Statesboro, Georgia
Patient CareTechnician – TelemetryUnit 10/2009 – 3/2010
 Routine patient care for10-15 patients daily.
 Assisted withADLs, woundcare, blood glucose monitoring, blood draws, foley catheters, and
monitoring EKGs.
 Assisted withpatient admission, discharge, and transfers.
Memorial HealthUniversityMedical Center Savannah, Georgia
Patient CareTechnician – NeonatalICU 9/2008 – 7/2009
 Routine patient care fornewborn infants 20-50 patients daily.
 Assisted withadmission, discharge, and transfer of patients including delivery and
postpartum care.
 Assisted withNG tube placement, heel sticks, blood draws, oral and tube feedings,
circumcisions, and other minor procedures.
 Coordinated patient education with nurses and scheduled outpatient appointments.
Shadowing Experience
RoperSt. Francis;WilliamCarroll,MD Charleston, South Carolina
OR – Shadowing Various 2013 – 2014
 Observed various orthopedic surgical procedures.
SpineCenterAtlanta; JamesChappius,MD Atlanta, Georgia
OR – Shadowing 2013
 Observed various orthopedic surgical procedures.
Optim Orthopedics;ScottSanders,PA-C Statesboro, Georgia
OutpatientOrthopedicsShadowing Various 2011 – 2012
 Observed PA performing patient care in office.
Volunteer Experience
 Medical Mission Trip; La Romana, Dominican Republic September 2015
 International Health Awareness Task Force(SAAPA) 2014 – present
o Coordinating withother PAprograms to raise awareness of global health issues
o Collaborating with PA programs around the nation to make information regarding
international service opportunities readily available to all PA students.
 Ronald McDonaldHouse 2014
 The Next Generation forChildren’s Hospital Savannah 2014
o Volunteer forvarious charity events in the Savannah area
 Children’s Hospital of Atlanta Friends Junior Committee Volunteer 2013
 Habitat forHumanity 2013
 Stirrup Some Fun- Statesboro, GA 2009-2010
o Taught children with disabilities to care forand ride horses
o Demonstrated safety precautions and medical care for children with disabilities while
riding horses.

4. Kirsten Edwards, PA-S2
Curriculum Vitae
Interests
Pediatric Surgery, women’s health, pediatric subspecialties, neonatal ICU, general surgery
References
Availableuponrequest