Compassionate and highly motivated Physician Assistant with experience in family medicine and dermatology, dedicated to providing quality patient-centered care and skilled in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Randy Jacobs Dermatology
09.2024 - Current
Diagnosing, managing, and providing education for acute and chronic dermatological conditions including. but not limited to: acne, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, intertrigo, tinea, warts, molluscum, stasis dermatitis, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, contact dermatitis, urticaria, cellulitis, abscesses, folliculitis, and impetigo
Conducting the following procedures: wide local excision of non-melanoma skin cancers, incision and drainage, electrodessication and curettage, epidermoid cyst excision, lipoma excision, shave biopsy, punch biopsy, intralesional Kenalog injection, and skin tag removal
Assisting my supervising physician with Mohs Micrographic Surgery skin closures, including complex closures, skin grafts, and flaps
Physician Assistant
Rancho Family Medical Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
Managed both chronic and acute medical illness in patients of all ages including, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, obesity, arthritis, anxiety, depression, asthma, allergies, acne, eczema, and migraines
Diagnosed and treated common urgent care problems including skin lacerations, skin abscesses, minor skin burns, herpes zoster, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, urinary tract infections, vaginitis, otitis, and conjunctivitis
Educated patients on preventive healthcare and conducted age-appropriate preventive screening exams
Conducted the following procedures: cryotherapy, incision & drainage, epidermoid cyst excision, ganglion cyst aspiration, skin biopsy, laceration repair, joint injection (knee, shoulder, trigger finger), and IUD removal
Medical Scribe
Rancho Family Medical Group
03.2019 - 06.2021
Entered patients' medical data into the EPIC EMR system
Ordered labs, imaging, and referrals requested by the provider
Completed billing and coding information for each visit
Trained scribes, students, and residents in the EPIC EMR system
Education
Master of Physician Assistant -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
09.2023
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.2019
Skills
Advanced Level Spanish
Typing Speed 96 WPM
EPIC and EMA Electronic medical record proficiency
UpToDate, Epocrates, and VisualDx medical resources
Certification
Certification - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensure - California Medical Board or Department of Health
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration.
Diplomate Associate - Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
Customer Service Representative Intern at Randy Willingham State Farm Insurance AgencyCustomer Service Representative Intern at Randy Willingham State Farm Insurance Agency
Support Staff/Day Care/6th Grade Team Aide at Calvary Murrieta Christian SchoolSupport Staff/Day Care/6th Grade Team Aide at Calvary Murrieta Christian School