Nicole McQuillan

Experience

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  Crouse Hospital Substance Abuse Clinic

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  Psychiatry Physician Assistant Student

  • Worked directly with individuals recovering from substance abuse including leading group therapy• Assisted with distribution of Methadone and Suboxone• Partook in multiple educational opportunities including gender identity, recovering from addiction, and pharmacological interventions for addiction

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  Surgical Specialist of Wyoming Valley

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  General Surgery Physician Assistant Student

  • Conducted surgical admission histories and physical exams• First/second assist in OR on over 70 general surgery procedures• Performed daily rounds/documentation in both inpatient and outpatient settings• Executed procedures such as suturing, suture removal, NG tube insertion, and complex wound care

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  Saint Mary’s Hospital/Trinity Health NE

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Student

  • Completed 200 hours of complex Emergency Medicine care• Interpreted various diagnostic tests such as laboratory data, x-ray films and EKGs• Sutured lacerations, inserted IV’s, performed phlebotomy and splinting • Exposure to diverse patient population including both pediatric and adult emergency concerns

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  St. Luke's University Health Network

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant Student

  • Performed primary and secondary evaluation • Assisted in coordinating initial workup, diagnosis, and treatment • Assisted in daily rounds/documentation with Trauma team • Evaluated patients in outpatient trauma clinic

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  HONESDALE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Family Practice Physician Assistant Student

  • Managed a variety of chronic conditions from all age groups• Recommended preventative care screenings based on current guidelines• Preformed cerumen removals, IM/SQ injections, and rectal exams

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  St. Luke's University Health Network

  Apr 2021 - May 2021

  Internal Medicine Physician Assistant Student

  • Preformed admission H&P, orders, placed consults and daily rounds• Managed a variety of acute conditions and complaints• Formulated diagnoses and treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions• Managed inpatient medications and mediation reconcile

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  Geisinger Health System Pediatrics

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Pediatrics Physician Assistant Student

  • Preformed well-child exams for a variety of ages• Vaccination schedule including preforming IM/SQ injections• Completed newborn care and parent education on developmental expectations

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  OB/GYN Associates

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  OB/GYN Physician Assistant Student

  • Performed routine outpatient GYN exams including PAP smears and breast exams• Managed outpatient and inpatient routine OB/post-partum care • Assisted with vaginal and Cesarian section deliveries• First assist in a variety of GYN surgeries including tubal ligations and hysterectomies

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  UPMC

  Apr 2022 - now

  Emergency medicine PA-C

  • Physician Assistant

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Fellow

    Apr 2022 - now