Bryanna Paunovich
Vernon Hills
Summary
Board certified Family Medicine physician with extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient care, focused on advancing in hospital medicine. Completed residency at Lake Forest, gaining significant experience in inpatient care, emergency medicine, and managing complex comorbidities. Proficient in acute patient management and effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams, emphasizing evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physician - Immediate Care
Northwestern Medicine
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined management and triage of high-volume, complex patients using evidence-based practices.
- Diagnosed acute illnesses in a variety of patient populations.
- Conducted in-officeIprocedures like suturing and splinting as required.
- Coordinated with specialists for effective referrals and follow-up care needs.
Family Medicine Resident Physician
McGaw Northwestern Medicine
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Completed comprehensive training in clinical inpatient and outpatient medicine for adults, obstetrics, and pediatrics.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Acquired skills in office-based procedures, including laceration repair and joint injections.
- Gained experience in a community and level 1 emergency department setting.
- Engaged in intensive training in inpatient medicine to enhance clinical expertise.
- Refined medical skills through elective rotations in urgent care and emergency medicine.
Research Analyst
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collected and maintained demographic, inpatient, and follow-up data and questionnaires
- Assisted with analysis of large national databases such as the National Cancer Database and Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Medicare Linked Database
- Performed detailed medical chart abstractions
- Responsible for supporting research ideas and data utilization
Organic Chemistry Lab assistant
UNC, Chemistry Department
Charlotte
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Organic Chemistry Lab assistant for Dr. Jacob Horger
- Assist with proctoring and grading 75-100 students
- Collaborated with faculty on research projects, providing technical support and insights.
CMC Surgical Oncology Research Intern
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Analyzed Sentinel Lymph Node Working Group data to identify outcome patterns and tumor-related factors.
- Assisted with retrospective data collection and comprehensive data analysis.
- Participated in weekly research meetings to discuss and implement innovative ideas.
Surgical Oncology Summer Research Intern
Division of Surgical Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Immersed in a full-time summer research program for high-achieving students
- Investigated the effect of extra-cellular matrix proteins on the tumor microenvironment in breast cancer progression
- Created a research project and followed the process through from start to finish
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Rush Medical College
Chicago, IL01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC01.2016
Skills
- Care coordination
- Efficient and timely EHR documentation
- Acute care management
- Office-based procedures
- Healthcare analytics
- Clinical research
Publications and Presentations
- Publications Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Case Presentation, Paunovich, B., 07/01/19
- Charlotte Research Scholars, Poster Presentation, UNC Charlotte Graduate School, Sierra B.C., Dréau D., 07/01/15
- North Carolina Research Symposium, Poster Presentation, High Point University, Sierra B.C., Dréau D., 11/01/15
- Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, Sierra B.C., Dréau D., 04/01/16
- Society of Surgical Oncology Conference, P. Lorimer, R. Kirks, K. Walsh, Y. Han Y, A. Gustin, B. Sierra, J. Salo, J. Hill, 01/01/16
Leadership Experience
- COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, 2021
- Rush Orthopedic Foot Clinic, 2019
- Rush Pediatric Buddies, 2019-2022
- Saint Francis Homeless Shelter, 2018-2021
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Control & Shelter, 2016-2017
- Carolinas Big Hearts Big Barks Rescue, 2016-2017
- Ronald McDonald House, 2016
- Thinking Matters Student Speaker, 2016
- Girls on the Run- Charlotte, 2016
- Minority Associate of Pre-Medical Students, 2013-2016
- American Medical Student Association- UNC Charlotte Chapter, 2012-2016
- Sigma Alpha Lambda UNC Charlotte Blood Drive, 2015
- UNC Charlotte Admitted Students Day Presenter, 2015
- Medicine Drop, 2014
- Yadkin Riverkeepers, 2014
- Relay For Life, 2013-2014
- Saint Mary's Nursing Home, 2013-2014
- Blood Drive- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013-2014
- Breast Cancer Awareness- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013
Accomplishments
•Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
• Thinking Matters Student Moderator
• Undergraduate Honors in Biological Sciences
• GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Women in Science Scholars Program
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
• Honors Council Student Representative
• Honors College Student Advisory Group
Certification
- American Board of Family Medicine
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Life Support of Obstetrics
Timeline
Staff Physician - Immediate Care
Northwestern Medicine
08.2025 - Current
Family Medicine Resident Physician
McGaw Northwestern Medicine
07.2022 - 07.2025
Research Analyst
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2017 - 01.2018
Surgical Oncology Summer Research Intern
Division of Surgical Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System
06.2015 - 08.2015
Organic Chemistry Lab assistant
UNC, Chemistry Department
01.2015 - 01.2016
CMC Surgical Oncology Research Intern
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2015 - 01.2016
Doctor of Medicine -
Rush Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of North Carolina
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