Renee Charest, PA-C Education Touro College School of Health Sciences 2013 - 2016 Physician Assistant Program, New York, NY Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, May 2016 University of New Hampshire 2009 - 2012 College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, Durham NH Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Cum Laude, December 2012 Clinical Rotations: Completion of 49 weeks of full-time clinical rotations at the following sites: • Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA: Sports Medicine (Elective) 1/4/2016-1/30/2016 • Beth Israel/Mt. Sinai, New York, NY: Dermatology (Elective) 11/16/2015-12/16/2015 • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, New Rochelle, NY: Obstetrics & Gynecology 10/12/2015-11/11/2015 • Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY: General Surgery 8/31/2015-10/7/2015 • Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital, New York, NY: Internal Medicine 7/20/2015-8/19/2015 • Office of Dr. Gary Leeds & Dr. Richard Goldberg, New York, NY: Family Medicine 6/29/2015-7/15/2015 • Veterans Affairs, St. Albans Community Living Center, Queens, NY: Long Term Care 6/15/2015-6/26/2015 • Office of Dr. Yashodhara Kirtane, Rockaway Park, NY: Primary Care 5/11/2015-6/10/2015 • Office of Dr. Rafik Khaimov, Queens, NY: Pediatrics 3/30/2015-5/6/2015 • Beth Israel/Mt. Sinai, New York, NY: Emergency Medicine 2/17/2015-3/25/2015 • Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY: Psychiatry 1/15/2015-2/11/2015 Professional Affiliations/Certifications NCCPA May 2016-current Colorado State Medical Board, PA LIC #PA.0004641 August 2016-current DEA #MC4112366 current ACLS Recertification November 2016 Training in Infection Control, Ambulatory Surgical Settings December 2016 SteriCycle BioHazardous Waste and DOT Training September 2016 Employment Summary Western Orthopedics, Denver, CO March 2017-current Physician Assistant Dr. Hatzidakis’ Shoulder Team Sono Bello- Aesthetic Physicians, PC, Greenwood Village, CO Sept 2016-March 2017 Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant Provided medical leadership of medical staff and acted as designated Infection Control Officer in clinic. Screened appropriate candidates for facial rejuvenation surgeries including: facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, and CO2 fractional laser. Worked to obtain medical clearances for patients as needed, conducted pre-operative visits in conjunction with the physician. Responsible for 24 hour post-operative visits, 1 week suture removal visits, as well as 1 and 3 month post-operative evaluation visits. Provided back up support for clinical staff by circulating in the operating room as needed. Enforced policy adherence consistent with AAAHC guidelines to maintain quality assurance and quality improvement, and participated in monthly peer review to ensure quality assurance at the clinic level. Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, Portsmouth, NH 2011-2013 Licensed Nursing Assistant Assisted licensed nurses in providing nursing care to rehabilitation inpatients recovering from various medical conditions such as knee/hip arthroplasty, cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and illnesses. Duties included assisting in activities of daily living, collecting vital signs, and providing continued support throughout patient’s rehabilitation process. Volunteer Experience New York Blood Center, New York, NY Participated in hosting and volunteering at two blood drives on Touro College Manhattan Campus throughout 2014. Provided assistance to New York Blood Bank employees throughout the drive as well as providing attention to those who donated blood. Global Brigades Association, Medical Brigade, Honduras, January 2013 The medical brigade mission is to work with licensed medical professionals and community health workers to provide comprehensive health services in rural communities with limited access to healthcare. Prior to the trip duties included fundraising, collecting medications and medical supplies and preparing educational activities. During the weeklong brigade, volunteered in assisting during triage and intake of patients, shadowing Physicians and Physician Assistants during consultations, help prepare medications in the pharmacy under the direction of the pharmacist. References Available upon request .