1. Krista M. Wert
8646 Port Said St. Orlando, FL, 32817
(407) 325-9590
kmwert806@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masterof Physician Assistant Studies
June 2015
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Masterof Public Health
August 2013
Concentration: Social and Behavioral Science
University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, FL
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Health Science
May 2012
University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, FL
GPA 3.75/4.0
Cum Laude
Financed 100% of college tuition with Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Florida
2014 UF Medical Grant
2008-2012 Florida Bright Futures Merit Scholarship
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
General Surgery- December 2014
Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
First assisted in open abdominal and laparoscopic procedures, including
cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel resection, and hernia repairs.
Participated in pre-operative and post-operative rounding in hospital and outpatient
trauma clinic
Intensive Care Medicine- January 2015
Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
First assisted in bedside and operating room procedures such as percutaneous
tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
Participated in chest tube removal, drain removal, wound closure, and wound care.
Participated in ATLS protocol in the trauma bay.
Emergency Medicine- scheduled for March 2015
UF Health, Gainesville, FL
General Trauma and Orthopedic trauma- scheduled for June 2015
Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
2. Krista M. Wert
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Patient Care Assistant, UF Health at the University of Florida
June 2012- August 2013
Gainesville, FL
Assisted nurses with routine procedures for cardiovascular intermediate care
and telemetry unit
Recorded vitals, blood glucose monitoring, fluid measurement, catheter care,
etc.
Maintained outstanding patient care for a floor capacity of 36 patients
Served as preceptor for multiple new trainees
Received several Customer Service is Key recognitions
Teaching Assistant, University of Florida
August 2012- December 2012
Gainesville, FL
Facilitated Leadership Skills and Styles in Healthcare class in the Bachelors of
Health Science Program
Organized assignments, answered student inquiries, graded activities
Intern, Orlando Regional Medical Center Hospital and Adult Outpatient Orthopedic Unit
May 2011- August 2011
Orlando, FL
Viewed multiple surgeries and pre/post-operation clinic appointments
Provided assistance to physicians, physician assistants, and nurses
Tended to patients when necessary
Sharpened skills in analytical observation, gained firsthand knowledge of
hospital setting
Corporate Services Specialist, QMedRx, Inc.
May-August 2008, May 2009-2010
Maitland, FL
Communicated and helped prepare Lyme disease patients for their daily
procedures
Assisted with medical nursing equipment and IV ceftriaxone
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certification, Issue date: 04/28/2014, Expiration date: 04/28/2016
ACLS Certification, Issue date: 04/28/2014, Expiration date: 04/28/2016
CNA Certification, Issue date: 06/31/2012, Expiration date: 12/31/13
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2012- present: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member
2013- present: Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS
3. Krista M. Wert
Student Researcher, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
May 2014-August 2014
An Investigation of UF campus climate and Students’ Experiences with Victimization
Developed a quantitative survey and qualitative key informant interview guide
to assess facilitators and barriers to student health access.
Conducted key informant interviews and observation studies to develop
recommendations and strategies to de-stigmatize student mental health
services.
Student Researcher, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
August 2012- December 2012
Promoting Hookah Prevention among College-Aged Students
Developed an educational program directed at changing attitudes on hookah
use via the PRECEDE-PROCEED planning model
Developed a health communications campaign to promote alternative tobacco
use among the target population
Conducted an expert panel focus group in order to assess the testing materials
for the campaign
Student Researcher, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
May 2012- August 2012
Assessing Barriers to Cancer Screening in Persons with Disabilities
Designed a survey and focus group script, and actively recruited participants
Moderated, recorded, and transcribed focus group and surveys
Coded and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS, NVivo
Student Researcher, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 2012- April 2012
Barriers to Care among the Elderly Latino Population
Conducted a thorough literature review on the target behavior and population
Developed a conceivable qualitative study based on the gaps in the literature
review
Devised a theoretical framework to formulate the focus group script
Student Representative, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
August 2012- December 2012, October 2014
AHEC Tobacco Training and Cessation-Initial Training (ATTAC-IT)
Taught and delivered effective evidence-based tobacco use treatment,
cessation, and prevention services to middle school students
Interacted with children using teaching aids and leadership skills to provide
health education
EXTRACURRICULAR
Member, Public Health Student Association August 2011- August 2013
Member, Pre-Physician Assistant Association January 2010- December 2012