PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate qualities and skills that will meet and exceed the expectations of my future employers and co-workers. My strengths as a mid-level provider include my willingness to be trained, commitment to service, and dedication to providing the best care and treatment for all my patients.
EDUCATION
WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Pomona, California 2010 - 2012
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, Davis, California 2001 - 2005
Bachelors of Arts, International Relations and Spanish Literature
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants License Certified- PA License #60307321
-Licensed to practice in Washington and California
Basic Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider, BCLS- Exp. Date 9/2014
HIPAA Certificate
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Washington Academy of Physician Assistants, WAPA student member 2012-present
American Academy of Physician Assistants, AAPA student member 2012-present
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants SDPA student member 2012-present
California Academy of Physician Assistants, CAPA student member 2010-2012
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
Rodriguez, Jessica, The Ultimate Guide to the Physician Assistant Profession: A Personal Mentoring Guide to Success, McGraw Hill, publication date June 2013
Contributing PA-student author: Chapter 4: “PA Student Life” and Chapter 9: “Career Incentive”
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
DERMATOLOGY FEB 2013-PRESENT
Dermatology Arts, Bellevue, WA
-PA Externship with Private Practice Dermatologist
-Performing patient intake, full body and focused examinations, and assisting with assessment and plan development
-Performing patient chart and exam input in EMR System
-Assisting with biopsy procedures, cryotherapy, and minor surgeries
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY JULY 2012
CMH Cardiology Associates, Ventura County, CA
-Assisted with performing patient physical exams, history taking in clinic, cardioversion and administration of exercise stress tests
- Shadowed trans-thoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms and ECG interpretation
- Shadowed CABG surgical procedures, and EP lab and cardiac catheterization procedures
URGENT CARE JUNE 2012
West Point Medical Center, Fontana, CA
- Performed well-child visits, immunization administration, ECG, x-ray and lab interpretation, laceration repair, pelvic examinations with culture, diabetic foot examinations, and pre-employment clearance physical exams.
- Performed history and physical exam documentation on all patients seen with supervising physician
RECONSTRUCTIVE AND PLASTIC SURGERY MAY 2012
University of CaIifornia Irvine Plastics Service, Irvine, CA
- Performed history and physical exam on pre and post-operative reconstructive procedures
- Assisted surgical team in OR with bilateral and unilateral breast reconstruction, scalp wound reconstruction, wound debridement, surgical wound closure and burn care.
- Assisted with dressing changes, suture removal, and post-operative patient care in hospital and clinic
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION APRIL 2012
Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center, Pomona, CA
- Performed neurological examinations on stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Shadowed clinical evaluations of TBI military patients
- Shadowed corticosteroid and Botox injections for treatment of neurological conditions
OB/GYN AND PEDIATRICS MARCH 2012 North Orange County Regional Health Foundation, Fullerton, CA
- Performed well-child visits, immunization administration, full pelvic/genital examinations with
culture, STD tests, prenatal visits, and perinatal visits with fundal height measurement, fetal heart tone
monitoring and ultrasound
- Performed history and physical exam documentation with supervising physician and PA/NP on staff
- Assisted with assessment and plan of patients’ care
EMERGENCY MEDICINE FEB. 2012
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA
- Performed patient examinations and assisted with the development of treatment plans
- Performed lumbar punctures, incision and drainage of abscesses, laceration repairs, psychiatric ward patient examination, neurological examinations, and acute asthma attack treatments
- Assisted with temporary cast placement on upper and lower extremities fractures
- Assisted with EKG, x-ray, CT and lab interpretation, FAST ultrasounds,
- Shadowed insertion of central lines and intubation
FAMILY MEDICINE JAN. 2012
Narvasa Family Practice, Chino Hills, CA
- Performed sport physical examinations, pre-operative clearance physicals, laceration repairs, full pelvic examinations, cultures, and STD testing, and sick visits for all patients
- Assisted with patient examination documentation and formulated assessment and plan for patient’s care with supervising physician.
FAMILY MEDICINE DEC. 2011
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara, CA
- Performed well-child visits, immunization administration and sick visits for all adult and pediatric patients
- Performed SOAP note documentation on all visits with supervising physicians and PA-Cs on staff
- Assisted with assessment and plan of individual patients’ care
DERMATOLOGY NOV. 2011
Westlake Dermatology Associates, Westlake, CA
- Assisted with physical exam and treatment for adult and pediatric patient visits with dermatological conditions
- Shadowed Moh’s Surgery, skin biopsies, full body examinations and cosmetic dermatology procedures
such as Botox, Juvederm, SmartLipo, and Fractional Laser Resurfacing
- Shadowed dermatopathologists and observed biopsy samples under microscopic exa...
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