Christina Bush, PA-C

Physician Associate

Work Experience:

Education

• Butler University, Indianapolis, IN - In Progress, 2023
  Doctor of Medical Sciences
• Canisius College, Buffalo, NY - 2023
  Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA - 2018
  Master of Science, Biological Sciences
  Emphasis in Neurophysiology
• University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - 2015
  Master of Public Health
• University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA - 2013
  Bachelor of Science, General Biology
  Minor in Human Biology, Neurophysiology
  Bachelor of Arts, Theatre and Dance

Clinical Experience

January 2022 – May 2023

• Family Medicine, Limestone Primary Care - Williamsville, NY
• Internal Medicine Outpatient, ST. Vincent’s Health Center - Buffalo, NY
• Pediatrics, Forestream Pediatrics - Buffalo, NY
• Pediatrics, Forestream Pediatrics - Depew, NY
• Behavioral Medicine, BryLin Hospital, Endeavor Health - Buffalo, NY
• Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trinity Medical OBGYN - Buffalo, NY
• Cardiology Intensive Critical Care, Buffalo General Medical Center - Buffalo, NY
• Emergency Medicine, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
• General Surgery, Trinity Medical Surgical Associates - Buffalo, NY
  • Observed and assisted in multiple surgeries – laparoscopic and open
  • Bariatric surgery – Roux en Y, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Observed and assisted in robotic assisted surgeries – Da Vinci robot
  • Learned and practiced suture and knot techniques on over 60 cases
• Orthopedic Surgery, Excelsior Orthopedics - Amherst, NY
  • Assisted in arthroscopic, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement
  • Specialized in sports medicine
• Trauma Surgery, Erie County Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center - Buffalo, NY
  • Observed and assisted in trauma surgeries – laparoscopic and open
  • Surgical practice in burn, skin grafting, vascular, GI trauma cases
  • Assisted in the Emergency Department with incoming traumas
  • Monitored patients in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Burn Unit

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

University of Buffalo Health Interprofessional Collaborative Practice - 2022

Micro-credential Program – Three digital badges

Digital badges to include Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Foundations, Communication, and Healthcare Practice. Learned the foundational knowledge of interprofessional collaborative practice for improving health outcomes and strengthening our healthcare system. Developed interprofessional communication and teamwork skills using community-based learning experiences collaborating with other health professions students to provide effective person-centered and population-based care. Engaged in collaborative practice in healthcare settings, collaborating with patients and healthcare providers to deliver high quality, ethical healthcare services to patients and populations.

Licenses & Certifications

• NCCPA Board Certification - Current
• California State Physician Assistant License - Current
• DEA License - Pending
• Medications for Addiction Treatment Waiver (MAT) - Current
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Current
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Current
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Current
• NYS Infection Control - Current
• NYS HIPAA - Current
• NYS Child Abuse Mandated Reporter - Current
• Registered Nurse - Expired
• Licensed Vocational Nurse - Expired
• Paramedic - Expired
• Registered Behavioral Technician - Expired

Memberships

• California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) - 2021-Present
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) - 2021-Present
• American Association of Surgical PAs (AASPA) - 2021-Present
• Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS) - 2021-Present
• New York State Society of PAs (NYSSPA) - 2021-Present
• Western New York PA Association (WNYPAA) - 2021-Present

Affiliations

• American Heart Association
• Emergency Medical Services Authority
• Delta Gamma Fraternity, Epsilon Iota, UCSD Chapter
• Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Health Fraternity, UCSD Chapter

Teaching Experience

• California Department of Public Health Field Hospital Nursing Instructor - 2020
• American Heart Association CPR, BLS, First Aid Instructor - 2013-Present
• American Heart Association ACLS, PALS Instructor - 2013-Present
• Emergency Medical Technician, Combitube, KING Airway Instructor - 2013-Present

Related Experience

• UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA - 2020

  Registered Nurse, ICU Float

  Delivered vital care to seriously ill or injured patients on cardiac, trauma, trauma- neuro, burn, and medical units. Evaluated and monitored patients progress, identified sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical status, deliver regular updates to doctors, advanced practice providers, patients, and their family members, initiated treatments and monitored doses, responded to medical emergencies, maintain patient medical records.

• California Health Corps, Sleep Train Arena Alternate Care Facility - 2020

  Training Officer, Education Team Lead, Registered Nurse

  Initiated a 400-bed field hospital from ground to fully operational in seven days. Executed high-quality and safe patient care and clinical activities as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team. Responsible for the creation of course curriculum, skills verification documentation, and training all staff in facility specific patient care. Demonstrated knowledge of hospital policy, procedure to implement standard operating procedures COVID-19 field hospital specific. Performed medication distribution, medical charting, and nursing tasks including activities of daily living (ADLs) for COVID-19 positive patients subject to strict isolation. Maintained strict adherence to safety practices for patient, team, and self-minimizing exposure risk. Actively monitored and assessed patient status to determine if condition required escalation to higher care level.

• Granite Bay Dermatology and Laser Center, Roseville, CA - 2019 – 2020

  Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, Scribe

  Roomed patients, assisted providers with exams, surgeries, and cosmetic procedures, assisted in procedures such as shave and punch skin biopsy, excisions, cryosurgery, wound culturing, topical chemotherapy, electrodessication and curettage, incision and drainage, cosmetic filler, Botox injections, various laser treatments, and other cosmetic procedures, documented exam notes and visit findings for providers, provided meticulous charting/scribing in Nextech EMR system, processed clinical patient phone calls including providing pathology results, process prescriptions, adhere to all requirements of a medical office including HIPAA, OSHA and client confidentiality.

• Aviate Enterprises Inc., McClellan, CA - 2015 – Present

  Medical Sales Representative

  Responsible for selling medical products and services to federal hospitals and clinics. Demonstrated medical equipment in the operating room setting. Implemented CT and MRI equipment with radiology technician team at multiple VA hospitals throughout the country. Trained through Reptrax University for Health Care Surgical Representatives Computer experience, Microsoft and Google platforms.

• Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Emergency Department, Roseville, CA - 2015 – 2017

  Registered Nurse, LVN, Emergency Room Technician

  Provided clinical and basic life support to Emergency Room patients, patient charting through EPIC, assisted physicians with emergency procedures, wound care, splinting, orthopedic care, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, CPR, phlebotomy techniques, triaged patients, assisted in traumas, stroke, STEMI, and code critical, sepsis patients. Often picked up shifts as USNA; skills include administrative duties, answering phones, paging physicians, trauma alerts, and codes, scanning patient charts, requesting medical records, liaison between patients and medical staff.

• First Responder EMS, Sacramento, CA - 2015 – 2017

  Paramedic, EMT-A

  Responded to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured and transport the patient to a medical facility. Provided patient care under a Paramedic and EMT-A scope through the state of California.

• LEGOLAND, Health Services, Carlsbad, CA - 2013 – 2015

  Medic, Health Services Administrator

  Lead Medic, Administrator: Managed a full 30 person EMT/ Paramedic team -- delegated, supervised, instructed, scheduled and disciplined, managed Health Service Department budget, supply ordering, treated and transported trauma and medical patients within LEGOLAND First Aid Facilities/ Clinics, provided emergency medical care to park guests and employees, utilizing all techniques in an EMT-II scope, Workers Compensation – opened, closed and managed claims.

• Miramar College EMT Program, San Diego, CA - 2013 – 2015

  National Registry EMT Instructor

  Instructed EMT students National Registry EMT Skills and Certification course work. Instructed over 500 hours and 100 plus students, Test and approve students NREMT qualifications.

• Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Emergency Department, Encinitas, CA - 2013 – 2015

  LVN, Emergency Room Technician

  Provided clinical and basic life support to Emergency Room patients, patient charting, assisted physicians with emergency procedures, wound care, splinting, orthopedic care, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, CPR, phlebotomy techniques, triaged patients, assisted in traumas, stroke, STEMI, and code critical patients.

• Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, UCSD, La Jolla, CA - 2011 – 2013

  Emergency Room Scribe

  Accompanied physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient and others present, listed all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician, transcribed patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc., documented any procedures preformed by the physician, utilized knowledge of medical terminology and medical procedures.

Skills Profile

• PA-C, RN, LVN, Paramedic, EMT-A
• Proficient in EMR systems Epic, Cerner, Medent
• Combitube/ KING Airway Certified and Instructor
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS Certified and Instructor
• NREMT Skills Instructor
• N95 Fit Tester
• Excellent communication skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Leadership experience
• Teaching experience

Awards

• Certificate in Specialized Patient Care Training - 2020
• Recognition of COVID19 Response - 2020
• Patient Care Excellence Award, Sutter Roseville Medical Canter, CA - 2016
• Merlin Magic Wand Excellence Award in Health Services, Legoland, CA - 2013 – 2014
• Philanthropic Service Award, Delta Gamma, UCSD - 2010 – 2013
• Los Angeles Fire Department, Merit Scholarship - 2009 – 2013

Leadership / Volunteer

• Canisius Student Physician Assistant Association, Committee Chair; 2021-2023: Committee Chair for health equity week with emphasis on the unhoused, refugees, domestic violence victims, persons with mental health crises, and early childhood development and education. Arranged multiple fundraising events for various organizations to include St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Buffalo Girls and Boys Club, Jericho Road Community Health Center, Empower Group Homes, Family Justice Center, Delavan-Grider Community Center, Journey’s End Refugees Center. Held a group art class for those with cerebral palsy, down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Walked to support domestic violence at stop the violence walk. Participated in after school activities at the Boys and Girls club of Buffalo.
• herapeutic Pathways, Registered Behavioral Tech; 2019: Volunteered as a Registered Behavioral Technician to assist in the learning and development of children and adolescents with autism and other developmental delays. Used evidence-based treatment programs and applied behavioral analysis to implement individualized programs for each client. Programs were comprehensive and included language, behavior, play, self-help, self-awareness, social skills, and cognition.
• Merlin Magic Wand Fundraiser, Participant; 2013-2015: Arranged fundraisers through Legoland CA Health Services to support, “putting the magic back into the lives of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children.” Fundraisers included charity walks, silent auctions, golf tournaments, fitness competitions, etc.
• Pre-Medical Association of Students for Service, Vice President; 2009-2013: Pre-medical association for health career focused students. Created volunteering opportunities with various health care organizations for UCSD students. Conducted blood drives, volunteered within the community, reached out to charities to assist in fundraising, held information sessions with medical school admission representatives.
• Health Medical Professionals, Volunteering Liaison; 2009-2013: Organized and recruited pre-health students for Red Cross blood drives and various philanthropic health related endeavors.
• Military Medicine, Volunteer; 2009-2013: Outreach program to incorporate the military members stationed in San Diego to volunteer and create volunteering opportunities in the healthcare field. Encouraged the military community to share experiences and health care knowledge to underserved clinics in the San Diego area.
• Relay for Life and Making Strides, Breast Cancer Walk, Fundraiser, Participant; 2009-2013: Participated as a team captain for the Relay for Life events held at UCSD. Fundraised via obtaining sponsorships from local community business and personal donations and walking miles for a cause. The money raised through Relay For Life events helps realize the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Donations are used to fund life-saving cancer research, patient support services, prevention and education information, and detection and treatment programs.
• San Diego Braille Institution, Volunteer; 2009-2013: Worked closely with and taught classes to the visually impaired at the San Diego Braille Institute. Classes taught: art, cooking, daily living skills, braille reading and writing, sensory awareness, music appreciation. Assisted in daily living tasks of visually impaired individuals. Facilitated outings and experiences in the community for the visually impaired to become more independent in everyday living.
• Autism Society of San Diego, Volunteer, Fundraiser; 2010-2015: orked closely with and taught classes to children with all forms of autism. Set up community awareness events to support autism; i.e. swim classes, art classes, film nights, and family support group meetings.
• San Diego Food Bank, Volunteer, Fundraiser; 2009-2014: Collection of canned and dry foods around the community to then redistribute to locals in need. Prepared and distributed fresh, warm meals from a catholic church community center to the individuals in need.
• Delta Gamma Fraternity, Vice President of Philanthropy; 2009-2013: Active member for four years; Philanthropy liaison between UCSD and other Greek chapters to organize fundraising for various organizations. Actively created fundraising events throughout campus to incorporate campus participation and awareness. Raised money for Service for Sight, Vitamin Angles, St Judes Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Sharsheret and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Alzheimer's Research, Arthritis Research Foundation, Domestic Violence Awareness, Autism Speaks, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, etc.

Skills / Interests

Professional dance- contemporary, modern, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre; cooking, communication, management, traveling, family togetherness