1. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
Jennifer Jane Girskis, PA-C, MS
Email: jjgirskis@gmail.com
Phone: 828-331-0488/ 828-293-5495
287 Tilley Creek Rd.
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Objective: Beginning Spanish speaking Certified Physician Assistant seeking challenging and
rewarding position working with a diverse population.
Education:
May 2003 – August 2005 Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
August 1997- January 2003 Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL
Certified as Patient Care Assistant, Home Health Aid,
Nursing Assistant, and Post- Bache laureate classes
July 1992- June 1997 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Work Experience
Certified Physician Assistant
MountainCare Urology, Sylva, NC
September 2006 – present
I diagnose and treat patients in all areas of urology including but not limited to: kidney stones,
bladder cancer, infections, prostatism, and incontinence. I perform all pre-operative history and
physicals, flexible cystoscopy in the office, and most post-operative care, as well as assisting in
the Operating Room. I am proficient in reading X-rays, Ultrasound, CT scans, laboratory and
pathology reports. I work on a cooperative team with one Urologist and three nurses to care for
a wide range of healthcare problems in all age groups.
Skills include:
 Dedicated to providing precise assessment and plans to provide the best possible patient care
 Excellent communication skills with co-workers and Attending Physicians
 Excellent bedside manner
Certified Physician Assistant
Harris DLP Emergency Department, Sylva, NC
January 2014 – present
I work at the ER on a PRN basis. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of
illnesses and injuries in a fast paced including but not limited to: headaches, hypertension,
diabetic complications, chest pain, COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, abdominal pain, lacerations,
orthopedic complaints at this acute care facility.

2. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
Skills include:
 Focused Physical Exam Skills
 Accurate interpretation of Labs, EKGs,
 and various imaging modalities including
X-rays, CT, US etc.
 Suturing
 I & D of abscesses
 Foreign Body Removal
 Pelvic Exams
 Splinting/casting
 CPR
 Pain management
Certified Physician Assistant
Paragon Surgical, Sylva, NC
September 2013- April 2015
Diagnosed and treated patients in areas of general surgery including cholelithiasis, hernias,
different types of cancer. I performed pre-operative H&Ps, office procedures such as foreign
body removal, excision of mass or lesions, and most post-operative care. I worked on a
cooperative team with one general surgeon and two assistants to care for a wide range of surgical
complaints in adolescent to adult age groups.
Certified Physician Assistant
Medwest Urgent Care, Sylva, NC
June 2011 – January 2014
Duties included history and physicals, sports physical and DOT exams, implementing diagnosis
and treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions while communicating with my collaborating
physician, pharmacists, or specialists if need be. Other duties included laboratory, EKG, and
radiological interpretation and communicating orders to staff in a fast-paced setting. I performed
minor surgical procedures such as burn wound debridement, cyst removal, and suturing. I
worked as part of a team to provide care to patients of every age, health condition, and
background.
Certified Physician Assistant
NextCare Urgent Care, Asheville, NC
December 2009- June 2011
Duties as listed above, as sole provider on premises.
Certified Physician Assistant
Geneva Health Center & Urgent Care, Forest Grove, OR
January 2006 – September 2006
Same as above.

3. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
Patient Care Assistant
Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL
October 2000- May 2003
Assistant to the RNs on the Neurology and Neurosurgery floor. Duties included assisting MDs,
PAs, NPs, and medical students in minor procedures and by doing vital signs, blood glucose
checks, sterile wound care, dressing changes, catheterizations, and tracheostomy care. Also
assisted patients in activities of daily living, and cared for paralyzed and comatose patients.
Duties also included performing these duties if needed in other areas of the hospital such as
cardiac floor, surgery floor, pediatrics floor, labor and delivery, and Emergency Department.
Pharmaceutical Technician
Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL
June 1999- October 2000
Assisted the Pharmacists and other Pharmacy Techs in the IV center by preparing and
reconstituting drugs and preparing intravenous solutions from orders in a clean room using
sterile procedures. Duties also included preparing IV chemotherapy drugs from orders, and large
batches of regularly ordered drugs, as well as delivery to the satellite pharmacies in the hospital
and ensuring the proper disposal of any expired or contaminated medicines.
Server, Bartender, and Trainer
Calico Jacks Restaurant, Gainesville, FL
August 1993- May 2003
Worked in this restaurant as well as others during my college career and beyond in order to
support myself while attending school. Duties included bartending, and bar inventory, waiting
on tables, overseeing other wait staff during my shift as well as training new employees. I
played an integral part in training all staff on new computer systems as well as developing a new
training manual.
Clinical Rotations (May 2004 through April 2005)
Inpatient Medicine
Aiken Regional Hospital Preceptor- Charles Kopel, MD Aiken, SC
4 week rotation as student health care provider, working with a group of hospitalists
managing complicated medical patients. Duties included daily care of patients, rounding,
and daily evaluation and recommendations regarding in-patient treatment plans,
admission history and physicals, and writing orders. Assist in analysis of radiographic
images and laboratory interpretations, as well as minor procedures such as central IV line
placement.
Family Medicine Elective
Klamath Falls Open Door Clinic Preceptor-Norma Nehren, MD Klamath Falls, OR
4 week rotation as student health care provider, involved as integral part of health team.

4. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
Duties included providing obstetrical and gynecological care to English and Spanish
speaking women of all ages. Performed and dictated well child exams, sick visits,
diagnosis and treatment plans, immunizations, and sports physicals to uninsured and
underinsured patients of all ages. Assisted and performed minor surgical procedures
including mole removal and ingrown toenail removal.
Emergency Medicine
Preceptor- B. Call, MD Berger Hospital Circleville, OH
4 week rotation as student health care provider, assisting in Emergency Department and
Fast Track Unit. Duties included patient history, physical examinations, diagnosis and
treatment plans of acute conditions, and communicating orders to staff in a fast-paced
setting. Duties also involved numerous procedures including splinting, casting, IV
placement, NG tube placement, and catheterizing, suturing, interpretation of laboratory
results, EKGs, and radiological films. Worked as part of a team to provide care to
patients of every age, health condition, and background.
Orthopedic Surgery/Orthopedic Medicine
Preceptor- Hans Moller, MD Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic Portland, OR
4 week rotation as student health care provider working in conjunction with board
certified orthopedic surgeons, as well as Physician Assistants and all of the health care
team. Emphasis on patient history, physical examination, and treatment of patients with
orthopedic problems. Duties also included acting as first assist in orthopedic surgeries,
bone scan analysis, radiographic analysis and diagnosis, orthotic and durable medical
equipment fitting as well as cast application and pre-operative examinations.
Family Medicine
Preceptor- Brad Garber, MD Mayo Health Clinic Osseo, WI
12 week rotation as student health care provider working with medical students, MDs,
PAs, and NPs in a rural family medicine clinic as well as a “free-clinic” 20 miles away.
Provided mental health and primary care to adults and children in the office and hospital
setting. Diverse caseload involving preventative medicine with an emphasis on diabetes,
hypertension, and pediatrics. Duties included history and physicals, well child exams,
immunizations, diagnosis and treatment plans, laboratory and radiological interpretation,
and dictating. Also aided in developing long term treatment plans and lifestyle changes.
Assisted and performed minor surgical procedures such as burn wound debridement, cyst
removal, and suturing.
Psychiatry
Preceptor- Eric Winter, MD Spartanburg Mental Health Spartanburg, SC
4 week rotation as a student health care provider at a federally funded mental health
facility and in off-site locations such as elementary schools and a remote clinic. Duties
included assessment and counseling of adults, adolescents, and children of every
socioeconomic level. Duties also included complex analysis and treatment plans.

5. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
Internal Medicine
Preceptor- Gabriela Goldstein, MD Dr. Goldstein Internal Medicine WPB, FL
8 week rotation in inpatient and outpatient setting as student healthcare provider. Duties
included history and physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan including
complicated cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, neurological, geriatric, and GU
problems.
Public Health/Community Medicine
Preceptor- Mohammed Aslam, MD Sheridan FCI Sheridan, OR
4 week rotation at a Federal Correctional Institute which housed a prison, jail, and
detention center detaining English and Spanish speaking patients. Gained experience in
acute and chronic patient care including physical exams, intake screening histories,
trauma, HIV, Hepatitis, and substance abuse and addiction. Duties also included daily
medications, triage, radiological and lab interpretation, and performed numerous minor
surgical procedures.
Tropical Medicine
San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America
Completed a 2 week Spanish immersion course with emphasis on communication,
physical exam and tropical medicine.
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, PALS- American Heart Association
Certification PA-C – National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Publications:
Healthcare Providers Attitudes Toward Patients Practicing Alternative Sexual Lifestyles
(pending).
Organizations and Activities:
Far West NC Physician Extenders Association - **Founder and President** I have organized a
free conference each year offering 6 hours category 1 CME open to all PAs and NPs
Good Samaritan Clinic, Sylva NC – current volunteer since 2012
American Academy of Physician Assistants – member
North Carolina Medical Society - member
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants – member and active on multiple committes as
well as Regional Chapter President

6. Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C
jjgirskis@gmail.com
828-331-0488
American Urological Association – member
Essential Health Clinic – past volunteer student provider
Vancouver Free Clinic – past volunteer student provider
Hillsboro Farmers Market – past volunteer student provider (blood pressure station)
Community Health Fair – past MLK Day volunteer
Pacific University PA Student Society – past member and Historian
Hands on Portland – past volunteer
S.E.A.R.C.H scholarship recipient – 06.2004
References:
Jerome Marchuk, M.D. Urology, North Carolina 828-736-8803
Terry Kolb, M.D. Emergency Med, Sylva, NC 828-586-7110
Susan Anspach, PA-C. Urgent Care, Sylva, NC 828-648-0282
Jonathon Gietzen, PA-C. Faculty at Pacific University, OR 503-352-3121
Gabriela Goldstein, M.D. Internal Medicine, Florida 561-820-8580
Sean Steward, M.D. Family Med/Urgent Care, Oregon 503-992-0288
Eric Winter, M.D. Psychiatry, South Carolina 803-758-6039
Karen Williams, coworker 828-371-3183