Alexsandra O.

White, PA-S II
2101 Church Street APT 505, Galveston, Texas 77550
alewhite@utmb.edu | (254) 458-7559

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and energetic physician assistant student with strong clinical experiences in primary care, outpatient and
inpatient pediatrics, allergy and asthma, womens health, and emergency medicine. Qualification highlights are as
followed:

Empathetic and compassionate physician assistant student, with a broad knowledge base stemming from an
intensive year-long didactic curriculum and twelve months of full-time clinical experience.
Critical thinker and efficient member of the healthcare team, who can quickly assess, diagnose, and treat patients
of all ages, with a particular interest in the allergy & asthma and pediatric populations.
Collaborative healthcare provider, who is comfortable communicating and engaging in a team-based model of
medicine to deliver the highest quality of care to patients.
Proficiency in a wide range of special clinical techniques, including spirometry with interpretation, pediatric
milestones, management of common pediatric conditions, allergy skin testing, patch testing for contact dermatitis,
suturing skills, various electronic medical record systems, and much more.

EDUCATION
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Anticipated PANCE date: August 2016

Graduation Date: 08/12/2016

The University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Business Foundations Certificate

Graduation Date: 05/18/2014

Texas Bioscience Institute, Temple, Texas

Associate of Arts Degree

Graduation Date: 05/01/2010

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Primary Care
06/29/2015 07/23/2015
Internal Medicine, Long-term Care Inpatient Consultants, Webster, Texas
07/27/2015 08/19/2015
Family Medicine Dr. Clines Family Practice, Nacogdoches, Texas
08/24/2015 09/15/2015
Family Medicine Angelina County District, Lufkin, Texas
Performed histories and physical examinations for both inpatient geriatric consults and family practice patients under
the direction of physician assistants and physicians.
Interpreted EKGs, laboratory results, and plain films.
Performed injections, urinalysis, throat cultures, biopsies, splinting, and minor laceration repair under the supervision
of a physician assistant or physician.
Surgery & Emergency Medicine
09/21/2015 10/15/2015
General Pediatric Surgery Texas Childrens Hospital, Houston, Texas
10/19/2015 11/11/2015
Emergency Medicine Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, Texas
11/16/2015 12/08/2015
Plastic Surgery South Texas Plastic Surgery, Victoria, Texas
Performed histories and physicals on emergency medicine patients in a level III emergency room.

Experience in emergent paracentesis, the FAST exam focused assessment, ultrasonography, EKG and plain film
interpretation, and vaginal speculum examination.
First assist on many general pediatric and plastic surgery cases, including but not limited to: breast augmentation,
carpal tunnel repair, traumatic degloving repair, excisional biopsies, laparoscopic appendectomies,
cholecystectomies, feeding tube placements and removals, colectomies, etc.
Assisted with management of pre- and post-surgical patients in both general pediatric surgery and plastic surgery
settings.

Medicine & Psychiatry

01/11/2016 02/04/2016
Internal Medicine Veteran Affairs (VA), Tomball, Texas
02/08/2016 03/02/2016
Inpatient Psychiatry Veteran Affairs (VA), Tomball, Texas
03/07/2016 03/29/2016
Allergy & Asthma Mainland Allergy & Asthma, Dickinson, Texas
Paid federal employee for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Tomball, Texas.
Assisted in the pharmacologic management of mental health patients in an outpatient VA clinic under the supervision
of a licensed psychiatrist.
Performed histories and physical examinations of and managed primary care patients in an outpatient VA clinic under
the supervision of a licensed physician assistant.
Experience and management of patients in an outpatient allergy and asthma clinic, with proficiency in spirometry
interpretation, allergy skin testing, and patch skin testing.
Pediatrics & Womens Health
04/04/2016 04/28/2016
Pediatrics Dr. Garcia Pediatrics, Abilene Regional Medical Center, Abilene, Texas
05/02/2016 05/25/2016
Ob-gyn Deep E. Texas Maternal & Family Health, Jasper, Texas
05/30/2016 06/21/2016
Professional Development University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Performed well-child checks and physical examinations of pediatric patients in outpatient pediatric clinic under the
supervision of a licensed pediatrician.
Assisted with newborn examinations in hospital nursery, with extensive knowledge of pediatric milestones and
common pediatric conditions.
Performed patient prenatal examinations and assisted with fetal monitoring in hospital-based Ob-gyn service.
First-assist on multiple surgical cases, including Cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, tubal ligations, and
hysterectomies.
EMPLOYMENT
08/2013 05/2014
07/2012 05/2014
08/2011 05/2014
05/2012 08/2012

Peer Mentor, University Leadership Network, The University of Texas at Austin

Peer Mentor, Texas Interdisciplinary Plan, The University of Texas at Austin
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Freshman Research Initiative, The University of Texas at
Austin
Nutritional Sciences Intern, ACTIVE LIFE Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, Austin,
Texas

HEALTHCARE/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
08/2014 Present
08/2014 Present
10/2014 Present
08/2014 Present
10/2014 Present
08/2012 05/2014
03/2011 06/2012
09/2010 03/2011

Scholar, Interprofessional Scholars Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch

School of Health Professions Ambassador, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Student Volunteer, Student Serving Shriners Organization, The University of Texas Medical
Branch
Clinical Volunteer, St. Vincents Clinic, Galveston, Texas
Student Volunteer, St. Lukes Society, Galveston, Texas
Clinical Volunteer, University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin
Volunteer Nurse Aide, Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas
Science Tutor, Learn to Be Tutoring Services, Austin, Texas

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
02/2012 06/2012
08/2011 08/2012
08/2011 12/2011

Research Intern, The University of Texas Dell Pediatric Research Institute

Research Assistant, Cognition and Imagination Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
Psychology Department
Laboratory Student, Brain Tumor Pathology Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
10/2014
03/23/2015
08/2010 05/2014
09/2011 05/2013
01/2011 05/2014

Blood Drive Coordinator, Physician Assistant Class of 2016, The University of Texas Medical
Branch
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants Legislative PA Day at the Capital
Co-president, Volunteer Coordinator, Webmaster, UT Pre-Physician Assistant Society, The
University of Texas at Austin
Blood Drive Coordinator, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, The University of Texas at
Austin
Spirit and Traditions Chair, Texas Wrangler Darlins Spirit & Service Organization, The
University of Texas at Austin

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support | Expires 01/2017

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | Expires 01/2017
Serve Safe Food Service Management Certificate | 02/2013 present
College Reading & Learning Association Certified Peer Mentor Level I, II, & III | 04/2012 present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, Student member | 05/2010 05/2011, 08/2014 Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member | 08/2014 Present
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Student Member | 10/2015 Present

HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Arthur V. Simmang Scholarship Recipient, The University of Texas Medical Branch | 08/2015
The Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Endowed Scholarship Recipient, The University of Texas Medical Branch | 08/2014
Outstanding Officer Award, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity | 12/2012
Charitable Member Award, UT Pre-Physician Assistant Society | 12/2012
Alpha Lambda Delta & Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, The University of Texas at Austin | August 2011
University Honors, The University of Texas at Austin | Spring 2011, Fall 2012
Deans List, Texas Bioscience Institute | 08/2012 05/2014
Girl Scout Bronze Award | 05/2005

RECOMMENDATIONS
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