Rebecca Richer

Professional healthcare provider and student preceptor with demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional care and support in diverse clinical and educational settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs and guide future clinicians. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Knowledgeable in a variety of teaching styles, crafting innovative curricula, and adapting to evolving academic needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA - 3247)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO - 271820)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

Research Project: Exploring the partnership formed to administer Algoma's Mass Immunization Clinic: key informant interviews

Major Paper: Exploring indigenous and visible minority women's access to preventive breast and cervical cancer screening in Canada: a narrative review

Lively Medical Centre, Preceptor

• Supervised Medical and Physician Assistant students during Family Medicine rotations.
• Provide feedback to students and relay student progress reports to NOSM/University of Toronto.
• Arrange for teaching in forms of case studies, powerpoint presentations and hands-on learning.

Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Clinical Skills Assistant

• Aide in the demonstration and explanation of special and intimate exams for first and second year NOSM students.

Laurentian University, Teaching Assistant

• Teaching assistant in Master's Degree for Introduction to Statistics (Year 1)
• Teaching assistant in Bachelor's Degree for both Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology (Year 1) and Human Evolution (Year 2)
• Organized tutorials, study sessions and drop-in office hours for better learning.
• Graded papers, exams and statistics problems in a timely manner with constructive feedback for student review.

Emergency Medicine

University Health Network, Toronto, ON.

• Took histories and performed physical exams for patients triaged CTAS 3 through 5.
• Ordered and interpreted tests, including ECGs, X-Rays, CT Scans, and blood work.
• Collaborated with physicians, PAs and nursing staff to provide excellent patient care.
• Sutured and stapled patients in the acute setting for various lacerations to the scalp, face and extremities.
• Applied a variety of splints and assisted with closed reductions of lower extremity fractures and shoulder dislocations.

Family Medicine

Brady Clinic, Sudbury, ON.

Crosstown Family Health Team, Toronto, ON.

• Performed Well Baby visits and gave childhood immunizations.
• Performed and interpreted TB tests, coordinating appropriate follow up when needed.
• Performed a variety of sensitive exams, including Pap and speculum exams, DREs and prostate exams and breast exams using patient centered and trauma informed care.
• Performed cryotherapy on skin lesions, including SKs, AKs, plantar warts and skin tags.

General Surgery

Health Sciences North, Sudbury, ON.

• Was the first assist in the OR and minor procedures clinic to a variety of general surgeons.
• Managed post-operative patients following bowel resections, cholecystectomies, mastectomies, appendectomies and more.
• Consulted on behalf of general surgeons for a variety of conditions in the emergency department.
• Worked closely with oncology to provide excellent care to breast cancer patients.

Internal Medicine

Health Sciences North, Sudbury, ON.

• Rounded on patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Ordered and interpreted blood work, imaging and vitals in order to make medication changes.
• Collaborated with OT, PT, Social Work, specialists and nursing staff to provide optimal care for patients.
• Prepared admission and discharge summaries with appropriate referrals.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON.

• Diagnosed and treated patients ranging from 2 months to 17 years of age in the pediatric emergency department.
• Independently irrigated and approximated wounds for closure with dermabond glue.
• Used clinical knowledge, patient history and physical exam to influence appropriateness of diagnostic testing.
• Managed a variety of conditions, including respiratory infections, constipation, gastroenteritis, rheumatic fever, mononucleosis, Kawasaki Disease and more.

Plastic Surgery

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay, ON.

• Was the first assist in the OR and minor procedures clinic dealing with dermatologic cancers, skin grafting and hand surgery.
• Completed numerous Trigger Finger and OA injections independently.
• Independently closed on a variety of cases, including Dupuytren's Y-V closure, Carpal Tunnel Release with percutaneous closure, simple interrupted and continuous closure for melanoma and BCC excisions.
• Managed post-operative patients following debridement and skin grafting.

Psychiatry

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON.

• Performed Mental Status Examinations for adult patients admitted to psychiatry.
• Assisted with the diagnosis of a variety of conditions, including but not limited to Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar I and II, Health Anxiety and Borderline Personality Disorder.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate care and discharge planning with social work, family members, family physicians, therapists, nursing and support staff.