Jenna Burkett, Mpas, Pa C
About Jenna Burkett, Mpas, Pa C
Jenna Burkett, MPAS, PA-C, is an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with extensive experience in various medical roles, including surgical thoracic oncology and urgent care. She currently works at Envision Healthcare and has a strong educational background in biology and physician assistant studies.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Jenna Burkett has been employed at Envision Healthcare as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant since 2021. In this role, she provides critical care in emergency settings, utilizing her extensive training and experience in emergency medicine. Her position involves assessing patients, performing procedures, and collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Emergency Medicine
Prior to her current role, Jenna Burkett worked at US Acute Care Solutions from 2016 to 2019 as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine. She served at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV, where she gained valuable experience in high-pressure medical environments. Additionally, she worked as a Physician Assistant in Urgent Care at the same organization from 2017 to 2019.
Surgical Thoracic Oncology Experience
Jenna Burkett also has experience in surgical oncology, having worked at Nuvance Health as a Surgical Thoracic Oncology Physician Assistant from 2020 to 2021. This role involved assisting in surgical procedures and providing care for patients undergoing treatment for thoracic cancers.
Educational Background
Jenna Burkett holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies from Daemen College, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Oncology and Cancer Biology from Peking University in 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Penn State University, completing her studies there from 2008 to 2011.
Volunteer and Internship Experience
Jenna Burkett has engaged in various volunteer and internship roles throughout her career. She served as a Research Intern at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History in 2008. She also volunteered with Global Medical Brigades in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, from 2010 to 2011, providing medical assistance in underserved communities. Furthermore, she volunteered in the Emergency Department at Mount Nittany Medical Center from 2009 to 2011.