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SURGICAL PA
Accomplishments
Proficient in: Venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, placement of NG tubes, obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, aseptic and isolation techniques, collection of cultures, arterial blood draws, CPR, placement of catheters, bladder scans, urodynamic studies, continuous bladder irrigations, pelvic exams and cytology smears, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and derma bond.
Experience in: Incision and drainage, casting and splinting, cardiac defibrillation, assisted respiration, endotracheal intubation, rapid sequence intubation, CPR, insertion and removal of central and arterial lines, vaginal deliveries in an ambulance setting, CPAP/BPAP/ ventilator settings, intravenous pumps, intra-aortic balloon pump, lab machines/testing, autoclave.
Professional Summary
Highly-motivated, team-oriented and exceptionally qualified Physician Assistant seeking a surgical first assistant position in a reputable medical facility. Expertise includes urology, plastics, and gender confirmation surgery. Physician Assistant with 2 years experience in pediatrics, psychology, and surgery.
Skills
| Fluent in Spanish and FrenchStrong interpersonal skillsCalm under pressure |
Education
Master of Science: Medical ScienceMay 2017
St. Francis UniversityCity, State
3.5/4.0
St. Francis UniversityCity, State
3.5/4.0
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal ArtsMay 2016
Ashford UniversityCity, State
3.0/4.0
Ashford UniversityCity, State
3.0/4.0
Associate of Applied Science: Physician AssistantJun 2014
J.H. Stroger Physician Assistant Program at Malcolm X CollegeCity, State
Graduated with honors 3.2/4.0GPA Jullie Sutton Award Volunteer,Women
Health Symposium, Feb 2014
Just for
Men Health, May 2013 and April 2014
Mendoza
Park Community, November 2012 and 2013
Back to
school, August 2012 and 2013
J.H. Stroger Physician Assistant Program at Malcolm X CollegeCity, State
Julie Sutton Award, Malcolm X College
- Registered Physician Assistant in IL
- Graduated with honors
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Work History
Surgical PADec 2016 - Current
Company NameCity, State
Company NameCity, State
- Weiss-Tenet Health- Gender Confirmation Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology first assist.
- Gender confirmation surgeries flaps, STSG, MTF-vaginoplasty, mastectomy, metoidioplasty, FTM-phalloplasty. Urology surgeries-penile prothesis, radical prostatectomy
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.
Surgical PAJan 2015 - Dec 2016
Company NameCity, State
Urology and Plastics PA-C Clinic and Surgerical first assist. Urological first assist surgeries: nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy, circumcision, hydrocelectomy, penile prosthesis, and prostate needle biopsies. Plastics first assist keloid removals, breast reductions, TE placement, implant exchanges, panniculectomies, flaps, STSG. Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions. Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics. Monitored patients\' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary. Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Company NameCity, State
Urology and Plastics PA-C Clinic and Surgerical first assist.
Pyschiatric PAMay 2015 - Dec 2016
Company NameCity, State
Psychiatry-PA-C Clinic work in both Male and Female Divisions, Locum work at Cook County Jail. Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns. Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods. Assessed physical and psychosocial conditions of both male and female prisoners.
Company NameCity, State
Psychiatry-PA-C Clinic work in both Male and Female Divisions, Locum work at Cook County Jail.
Pediatric PAAug 2014 - Dec 2016
Company NameCity, State
Pediatric PA-C Working in a private pediatric practice. Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods. Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting. Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions. Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage. Monitored patients\' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary. Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Company NameCity, State
Pediatric PA-C Working in a private pediatric practice.
FF2/PMJan 2003 - Jun 2012
Company NameCity, State
I was a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city of Chicago. Responsibilities included those of paramedicine
and firefighting with those particular scope of practices in emergent conditions.
Company NameCity, State
Critical Care ParamedicNov 2009 - Jun 2012
Company NameCity, State
Company NameCity, State
- CCT-P.
- Critical care paramedic in Chicagoland area.
- I was responsible for ventilator control, IV pumps,.
- IABP, CPAP/BPAP, and LVAD.
- I served both pediatric and adult populations in basic to emergent.
- transfers.
ParamedicFeb 2002 - Oct 2009
Company NameCity, State
Company NameCity, State
- Paramedic EMT-B and EMT-P.
- I was a Paramedic for the town of Tinley Park 911 emergency services.
- Responsibilities included.
- those of paramedicine in emergent conditions.
MA and ER TechJan 2001 - Jan 2003
Company NameCity, State
Company NameCity, State
- I was a Medical Assistant and ER Tech at a 24 hour urgent care center.
- I was responsible for the.
- lab, phlebotomy, drug screening and all tests.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
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School Attended
- St. Francis University
- Ashford University
- J.H. Stroger Physician Assistant Program at Malcolm X College
- Julie Sutton Award, Malcolm X College
Job Titles Held:
- Surgical PA
- Pyschiatric PA
- Pediatric PA
- FF2/PM
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Paramedic
- MA and ER Tech
Degrees
- Master of Science : Medical Science May 2017
Bachelor of Arts : Liberal Arts May 2016
Associate of Applied Science : Physician Assistant Jun 2014
