Shaina Grego Resume
Shaina Grego MPAS, PA-C
EDUCATION
Master of Physician Assistant Studies July 2018
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
NCCPA Board Certified: August 13, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science December 2015
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hazleton YMCA/YMCA
January 2016 to August 2016
Hazleton, PA
Personal Trainer
� Developed resistance and cardiorespiratory training sessions for adults and elderly and lead clients through training sessions while making appropriate modifications to exercises.
� Recorded training sessions and assisted clients in achieving personal fitness goals.
� Counseled clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits.
Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
August 2010 to August 2016
Hazleton, PA
Swim Teacher/Assistant Swim Coach/Triathlon Co-director
� Assisted with head coaching during swim practices and assisted in coaching during home swim meets in order to help kids aging from 5 to 18 improve their stroke technique.
� Developed swim practices to be implemented by the head coach for YMCA/YWCA swim team.
� Instructed group and private swim lessons to kids ranging from infants to 14 years old.
� Assisted with athlete recruitment, setting up transition area and the course, day-of registration, body-marking, directing triathletes on the course, award ceremonies, and clean-up after the event.
Hazleton Health and Wellness Center Summer 2015
Hazleton, PA
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Personal Trainer Student Intern
� Completed 480 hours in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
� Demonstrated the ability to appropriately evaluate various fitness and wellness components and effectively interpret the results to a variety of populations.
� Developed one-on-one personal training sessions for athletes and weight loss clients. Developed group fitness cycling and step classes.
� Demonstrated responsible conduct in working with clients and co-workers that reflects an appropriate code of ethics for professionals in Exercise Science fields.
Open Lab Assistant Spring 2015
Slipper Rock University
Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Science (ERS)
� Provided feedback to Exercise Science students currently taking Fitness Assessment (ERS 401) in order to strengthen their application skills for various health-related fitness tests.
Emergency Medicine
Sept 2018 to Oct 2018
Emergency MD, Greenville, SC
� Evaluated and managed patients with varying levels of acuity seeing 15 to 20 patients per day under supervision of attending physician.
� Diagnosed and treated common geriatric, adult and pediatric urgent care problems including but not limited to upper respiratory illnesses, migraines, dizziness, allergic reactions, wound care, skin infections, rashes, fractures/dislocations, abdominal/pelvic pain, asthma, hypertension, fall injuries, UTIs, STDs, anxiety, and back pain.
� Performed procedures including I&D�s, joint injections, laceration repair, wound care, splinting, abscess I&D, nail removal, pelvic exams and toenail removal.
� Obtained and documented patient history and physical exams.
� Ordered and interpreted lab work to assist in diagnosing patient�s condition.
� Explained diagnoses, lab results, procedures and treatment plan to patient and made appropriate referrals.
� Documented encounters on eClinicalWorks EMR system.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Clinical Exercise Physiology (ERS 410) Spring 2015
� Administered and interpreted 12-lead electrocardiograms, recognizing patterns indicative of myocardial enlargement, ischemia, injury, and necrosis.
� Administered and interpreted maximal graded exercise while also assessing heart rate and blood pressure response.
� Recognized common ECG arrhythmias including varying degrees of heart block, atrial, junctional, and ventricular rhythms, premature complexes, and atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias and identify their seriousness in the context of exercise programming and supervision.
Senior Synthesis (ERS 412) Spring 2015
� Developed and implemented an exercise prescription for a 50-year-old male client with chronic low back pain and supervised a one-hour exercise session two times a week for 10 weeks.
� Administered fitness assessments before and after the program in order to interpret client�s progress.
� Communicated and interacted with clients, supervisors, and peers using writing, speaking, and listening skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross 6/18 to Present
Basic Life Support Certification
American Red Cross 11/16 to Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) 2017 to Present
SBIRT Certification
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Triathlon Club Spring 2013 to December 2015
Slippery Rock University
Vice-President
� Strengthened communication and leadership skills by directing club practices, holding team meetings, and assisting in coordinating club activities.
� Initiated the re-establishment of Triathlon Club with the president and treasurer of the Triathlon Club after not having this club for several years.
Western Pennsylvania Special Olympic Event Management Team Spring to Fall 2013
Slippery Rock, PA
Co-director of Bocce
� Planned and managed the recruitment of volunteers and their placement on the bocce court during event day.
� Supervised the bocce court on event day, ensured that all events ran on time and volunteers were doing assigned jobs, and coordinated with coaches for efficient event progression
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Family Practice 3/19/18 to 4/20/18
Nation�s Best Family Health Care
� Evaluated and managed patients with various medical conditions such as COPD, CHF, gastritis, GERD, constipation/diarrhea, arthritis, gout, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
� Performed immunizations and injections, cryotherapy, excision of cysts, toenail removal, punch biopsies and annual well visits.
� Educated patient on smoking cessation, weight management, medication compliance and screening tests.
� Provided patient education and made appropriate referrals. Documented encounters on eClinicalWorks EMR system.
Internal Medicine 1/8/18 to 2/9/18
Emerald Coast Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
� Managed patients with various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and hyperlipidemia along with providing patient education.
� Assisted in inpatient hospitalist rounding and management of patients.
� Performed punch biopsies, cryotherapy and rapid strep and influenza tests.
� Documented encounters on Practice Fusion EMR system.
Cardiology 4/23/18 to 5/25/18
Riverside Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons Cardiology Department
� Evaluated and managed adult and geriatric patients with various medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, STEMIs, NSTEMIs, hypertension, and heart murmurs along with providing patient education.
� Assisted in inpatient rounding and facilitated electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, pacemaker interrogation and exercise stress test interpretation along with administration of cardioversions and exercise stress tests.
� Documented encounters on Epic EMR system.
Pediatrics 11/6/17 to 12/15/17
M. Yahia Abdul Rahim, MD
� Evaluated patients of varying ages, from infant to adolescent.
� Managed cases such as otitis media, strep throat, influenza, pyloric stenosis, sickle cell anemia, asthma, and seizure disorder.
� Performed multiple well infant, child and adolescent visits and administered multiple vaccines. Provided patient education that was understandable by the patient as well as the parent.
Psychiatry 10/2/17 to 11/3/17
Susan L. Balk-Kradel, MD & Associates, P.A.
� Participated in individualized appointments for pediatric and adult patients with various medical conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation along with medication management.
� Assisted with new patient consults and management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a partial hospitalization mental health facility.
Orthopedics 7/17/17 to 8/18/17
Southern Orthopedic Specialists, P.A.
� Acted as first and second assist during total knee, shoulder and hip replacements, ORIFs, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, rotator cuff repairs, carpal tunnel release, spinal fusions, kyphoplasty, and laminectomy.
� Performed various suturing closure techniques, proficient splinting and casting technique and corticosteroid joint injections.
� Assisted in radiograph, CT scan and MRI interpretation.
� Assisted in inpatient rounding and used Paragon EMR system to document progress and discharge summaries.
Women�s Health 8/28/17 to 9/29/17
Coastal OB/GYN
� Used Paragon EMR system to document H&Ps, progress notes, consult notes, and discharge summaries.
� Performed multiple deliveries, annual exams, pelvic exams and hospital rounds.
Surgery 2/12/18 to 3/16/18
Larry T. Wong, DO
� Evaluated patients pre-operatively and post-operatively. Developed post-operative plans.
� Acted as first assist during various surgeries. Performed stapling and suturing and removal of staples and sutures.
� Used Paragon EMR system to document progress and consultation notes and discharge summaries.
Emergency Medicine 6/5/17 to 7/14/17
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants 2016 to Present
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
Shaina Grego MPAS, PA-C
EDUCATION
Master of Physician Assistant Studies July 2018
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
NCCPA Board Certified: August 13, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science December 2015
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hazleton YMCA/YMCA
January 2016 to August 2016
Hazleton, PA
Personal Trainer
� Developed resistance and cardiorespiratory training sessions for adults and elderly and lead clients through training sessions while making appropriate modifications to exercises.
� Recorded training sessions and assisted clients in achieving personal fitness goals.
� Counseled clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits.
Hazleton YMCA/YWCA
August 2010 to August 2016
Hazleton, PA
Swim Teacher/Assistant Swim Coach/Triathlon Co-director
� Assisted with head coaching during swim practices and assisted in coaching during home swim meets in order to help kids aging from 5 to 18 improve their stroke technique.
� Developed swim practices to be implemented by the head coach for YMCA/YWCA swim team.
� Instructed group and private swim lessons to kids ranging from infants to 14 years old.
� Assisted with athlete recruitment, setting up transition area and the course, day-of registration, body-marking, directing triathletes on the course, award ceremonies, and clean-up after the event.
Hazleton Health and Wellness Center Summer 2015
Hazleton, PA
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Personal Trainer Student Intern
� Completed 480 hours in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center
� Demonstrated the ability to appropriately evaluate various fitness and wellness components and effectively interpret the results to a variety of populations.
� Developed one-on-one personal training sessions for athletes and weight loss clients. Developed group fitness cycling and step classes.
� Demonstrated responsible conduct in working with clients and co-workers that reflects an appropriate code of ethics for professionals in Exercise Science fields.
Open Lab Assistant Spring 2015
Slipper Rock University
Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Science (ERS)
� Provided feedback to Exercise Science students currently taking Fitness Assessment (ERS 401) in order to strengthen their application skills for various health-related fitness tests.
Emergency Medicine
Sept 2018 to Oct 2018
Emergency MD, Greenville, SC
� Evaluated and managed patients with varying levels of acuity seeing 15 to 20 patients per day under supervision of attending physician.
� Diagnosed and treated common geriatric, adult and pediatric urgent care problems including but not limited to upper respiratory illnesses, migraines, dizziness, allergic reactions, wound care, skin infections, rashes, fractures/dislocations, abdominal/pelvic pain, asthma, hypertension, fall injuries, UTIs, STDs, anxiety, and back pain.
� Performed procedures including I&D�s, joint injections, laceration repair, wound care, splinting, abscess I&D, nail removal, pelvic exams and toenail removal.
� Obtained and documented patient history and physical exams.
� Ordered and interpreted lab work to assist in diagnosing patient�s condition.
� Explained diagnoses, lab results, procedures and treatment plan to patient and made appropriate referrals.
� Documented encounters on eClinicalWorks EMR system.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Clinical Exercise Physiology (ERS 410) Spring 2015
� Administered and interpreted 12-lead electrocardiograms, recognizing patterns indicative of myocardial enlargement, ischemia, injury, and necrosis.
� Administered and interpreted maximal graded exercise while also assessing heart rate and blood pressure response.
� Recognized common ECG arrhythmias including varying degrees of heart block, atrial, junctional, and ventricular rhythms, premature complexes, and atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias and identify their seriousness in the context of exercise programming and supervision.
Senior Synthesis (ERS 412) Spring 2015
� Developed and implemented an exercise prescription for a 50-year-old male client with chronic low back pain and supervised a one-hour exercise session two times a week for 10 weeks.
� Administered fitness assessments before and after the program in order to interpret client�s progress.
� Communicated and interacted with clients, supervisors, and peers using writing, speaking, and listening skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross 6/18 to Present
Basic Life Support Certification
American Red Cross 11/16 to Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) 2017 to Present
SBIRT Certification
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Triathlon Club Spring 2013 to December 2015
Slippery Rock University
Vice-President
� Strengthened communication and leadership skills by directing club practices, holding team meetings, and assisting in coordinating club activities.
� Initiated the re-establishment of Triathlon Club with the president and treasurer of the Triathlon Club after not having this club for several years.
Western Pennsylvania Special Olympic Event Management Team Spring to Fall 2013
Slippery Rock, PA
Co-director of Bocce
� Planned and managed the recruitment of volunteers and their placement on the bocce court during event day.
� Supervised the bocce court on event day, ensured that all events ran on time and volunteers were doing assigned jobs, and coordinated with coaches for efficient event progression
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Family Practice 3/19/18 to 4/20/18
Nation�s Best Family Health Care
� Evaluated and managed patients with various medical conditions such as COPD, CHF, gastritis, GERD, constipation/diarrhea, arthritis, gout, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
� Performed immunizations and injections, cryotherapy, excision of cysts, toenail removal, punch biopsies and annual well visits.
� Educated patient on smoking cessation, weight management, medication compliance and screening tests.
� Provided patient education and made appropriate referrals. Documented encounters on eClinicalWorks EMR system.
Internal Medicine 1/8/18 to 2/9/18
Emerald Coast Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
� Managed patients with various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and hyperlipidemia along with providing patient education.
� Assisted in inpatient hospitalist rounding and management of patients.
� Performed punch biopsies, cryotherapy and rapid strep and influenza tests.
� Documented encounters on Practice Fusion EMR system.
Cardiology 4/23/18 to 5/25/18
Riverside Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons Cardiology Department
� Evaluated and managed adult and geriatric patients with various medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, STEMIs, NSTEMIs, hypertension, and heart murmurs along with providing patient education.
� Assisted in inpatient rounding and facilitated electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, pacemaker interrogation and exercise stress test interpretation along with administration of cardioversions and exercise stress tests.
� Documented encounters on Epic EMR system.
Pediatrics 11/6/17 to 12/15/17
M. Yahia Abdul Rahim, MD
� Evaluated patients of varying ages, from infant to adolescent.
� Managed cases such as otitis media, strep throat, influenza, pyloric stenosis, sickle cell anemia, asthma, and seizure disorder.
� Performed multiple well infant, child and adolescent visits and administered multiple vaccines. Provided patient education that was understandable by the patient as well as the parent.
Psychiatry 10/2/17 to 11/3/17
Susan L. Balk-Kradel, MD & Associates, P.A.
� Participated in individualized appointments for pediatric and adult patients with various medical conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation along with medication management.
� Assisted with new patient consults and management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a partial hospitalization mental health facility.
Orthopedics 7/17/17 to 8/18/17
Southern Orthopedic Specialists, P.A.
� Acted as first and second assist during total knee, shoulder and hip replacements, ORIFs, shoulder and knee arthroscopies, rotator cuff repairs, carpal tunnel release, spinal fusions, kyphoplasty, and laminectomy.
� Performed various suturing closure techniques, proficient splinting and casting technique and corticosteroid joint injections.
� Assisted in radiograph, CT scan and MRI interpretation.
� Assisted in inpatient rounding and used Paragon EMR system to document progress and discharge summaries.
Women�s Health 8/28/17 to 9/29/17
Coastal OB/GYN
� Used Paragon EMR system to document H&Ps, progress notes, consult notes, and discharge summaries.
� Performed multiple deliveries, annual exams, pelvic exams and hospital rounds.
Surgery 2/12/18 to 3/16/18
Larry T. Wong, DO
� Evaluated patients pre-operatively and post-operatively. Developed post-operative plans.
� Acted as first assist during various surgeries. Performed stapling and suturing and removal of staples and sutures.
� Used Paragon EMR system to document progress and consultation notes and discharge summaries.
Emergency Medicine 6/5/17 to 7/14/17
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants 2016 to Present
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants