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- 1. Samantha J. Snyder 539Oak Lane, Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686(814) | 207-0188 | Samanthajsnyder1@gmail.com EDUCATION Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies May 2015 • GPA: 3.95 Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a Minor in Biology May 2013 • GPA: 4.00 CLINICAL ROTATIONS General Surgery May 19, 2014 – June 27, 2014 Preceptor: Richard E. Anderson, M.D. at Nephi Hospital in Nephi, UT • First-assisted in general surgical cases including; laparoscopic cholecystectomy, herniorraphy, Nissen fundoplication, bowel resection, Caesarean section, endometrial ablation, lipomectomy, lumpectomy, and hysterectomy • Sutured, prepared patients for surgery, obtained appropriate histories, performed pre and post-surgery physical exams, educated patients about surgical procedures and post-operative instructions, performed esophagogastroduodenoscopies Family Practice June 30, 2014 – August 8, 2014 Preceptor: Nathan Petula, PA-C at Wellmon Family Practice in Shippensburg, PA • Maintained patients with chronic medical conditions such as HTN, DM, hypercholesterolemia, and CAD • Performed school physicals, IM injections, sutured, and in-office dermatologic procedures such as punch and shave biopsies and cryosurgery Cardiology August 11, 2014 – September 19, 2014 Preceptor: Jeffrey Mandak, M.D. at Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, PA • Obtained cardiac histories and performed cardiac physical exams, performed exercise stress tests, read EKG’s, ordered cardiac work-up on acute myocardial infarct patients, rounded on in-hospital patients, managed chronic atrial fibrillation patients, managed patients with CHF Obstetrician/Gynecology September 22, 2014 – October 31, 2014 Preceptor: Robert Donato, D.O. at Williamsport OB/GYN in Williamsport, PA • Performed women’s health exams, obtained vaginal cultures, reviewed wet prep and KOH specimens in office under microscopy, reviewed trans-vaginal ultrasounds, measured fundal height, found Doppler fetal heart rate, assisted in infertility management, performed gynecologic and breast cancer screenings, Pap smears, and endometrial biopsies • Assisted with the following surgical procedures: Caesarean section, vaginal delivery, robotic hysterectomy, laparoscopic tubal ligation, dilation and curettage, dilation and evacuation, endometrial ablation, MyoSure polypectomy, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and diagnostic laparoscopy Emergency Medicine November 1, 2014 – December 12, 2014 Preceptor: Shawna Koehle, PA-C at UPMC Altoona Emergency Department in Altoona, PA • Efficiently obtained patient histories and physical exams, ordered appropriate lab work and imaging to rule out life-threatening conditions, sutured lacerations, set displaced digits, splinted fractures, stapled scalp lacerations, placed Foley catheters, gave IM injections, performed I&D’s, performed pelvic and rectal exams, read EKG’s, recognized STEMI’s, and performed chest compressions Corrections Medicine January 5, 2015 – March 6, 2015 Preceptor: Patrick Nagel, PA-C at Houtzdale Correctional Institute in Houtzdale, PA • Efficiently obtained patient histories and physical exams, ordered appropriate lab work and imaging, sutured lacerations, splinted fractures, changed supra-pubic catheters, gave IM injections, performed I&D’s, performed male prostate and rectal exams, read EKG’s, performed wet-readings of on-site radiology images, performed punch biopsies, performed blood draws, gave PPD injections, and performed several joint injections. Psychiatry March 9, 2015-May 13, 2015 Preceptor: Craig Richman, M.D. at The Meadows in Centre Hall, PA • Interviewed new patients and completed initial psychiatric evaluation forms, performed daily interviews on adolescent patients to monitor progress and medication side effects, reviewed patient intake forms
- 2. and lab workfrom prior institutions, and participated in team meetings to discuss and collaborate on patient treatment plans. Pediatrics (pending) March 16, 2015 – May 8, 2015 Preceptor: Praful Bhatt, M.D. in Lock Haven, PA CERTIFICATIONS PALS Certification August 2014 ACLS Certification January 2014 BLS Certification January 2014 NIH Institutional Review Board Certification Fall 2014 CDC Epidemiology Course Certification Summer 2013 ACT 31 Training Certificate March 2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Conference October 2014 MEMBERSHIPS Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society FIELD EXPERIENCE Orthopedics, 120 hours of shadowing May 2012 – August 2012 Shadowed Ryan Andrews, PA-C in Orthopedic Trauma at Elite Orthopedics in Altoona, PA • Observed surgical procedures in the operating room, obtained and presented patient histories, interpreted diagnostic images Outpatient Unit, 76 hours of volunteering May 2010 – August 2010 Tyrone Hospital • Assisted hospital by transporting patients, recording vital signs, providing post-operative instructions, and cleaning patient rooms AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lock Haven University May 2013 Induction into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Spring 2013 COMMUNITY SERVICE International Impact Through Medicine Trip to Haiti January 2014 • Set up mobile clinic sites • Assisted and treated patients: triaging, monitoring vital signs, obtaining histories, performing physical exams, prescribing and distributing medication, and developing treatment plans Alternative Volunteer Spring Break Trip to Vero Beach, Florida Spring 2013 • Painted and served lunch at the Source Homeless Shelter • Provided assistance for Harvest Food Bank • Tutored underprivileged students at the Gifford School District • Assisted students at the Wabasso School for Special Needs Students • Refurbished a store through Habitat for Humanity Re-store Hurricane Sandy relief in Point Pleasant, New Jersey Fall 2012 • Removed water damaged flooring, furniture, sand, and debris from private residences Hurricane Katrina relief in Ocean Springs, Mississippi Spring 2012 • Performed construction work on destroyed homes: laying tile floors, building decks, painting rooms and ceilings, etc.