Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Alex C. Gonzalez

Palm Beach Gardens,FL

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, efficient and accurate documentation, formulating diagnoses, and comprehensive treatment plans. Known for reliability, effective communication, personability and results-driven approach.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiology Physician Assistant

Jupiter Medical Center Physician Group
Jupiter, Florida
02.2023 - Current
  • Full time, Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Daily inpatient rounding/consults, care plan collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Scheduled office visits/Follow-up/Preventative medicine, Symptom/Same-Day visits, Post-hospital/Post-operative checks, Pre-operative risk assessments
  • Provide tailored patient education, medication adjustments (CAD, arrhythmia, GDMT for CHF, risk factor modification), ordering tests with application of results to patient care
  • Stress testing (nuclear, stress echocardiography, regular treadmill stress testing), Echocardiogram bubble studies
  • Oversee daily remote pacemaker, ICD, ILR review
  • Epic Super User
  • Daily medication refills via EHR.
  • Warfarin/bridging anticoagulation management
  • Mentor advanced practitioners upon onboarding
  • Collaborate with practice management and physicians to improve workflow efficiency
  • Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
  • Referral to and consult with appropriate specialists regarding patient care.

Jupiter Medical Center Physician Group

4741 Military Trail, Suite 100, Jupiter Florida, 33458

Phone: 561-627-3130

Cardiology Physician Assistant

Middlesex Cardiology Associates
Middletown, CT
07.2015 - 12.2022
  • Full time, outpatient
  • Roles: Scheduled office visits/Follow-up/Preventative medicine, Symptom/Same-Day visits, Post-hospital/Post-operative checks, Pre-operative surgical risk assessments, Referrals to specialists, Stress testing (nuclear, stress echocardiography, regular treadmill stress testing), Echocardiogram bubble studies, Pacemaker and ICD interrogation/re-programming, Post-surgical wound checks, Remote implantable device management, Warfarin/bridging anticoagulation management, Employee recruitment, quarterly ICD support groups.

Middlesex Cardiology Associates

Hartford Heart and Vascular Institute

420 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457

51 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Phone: 860-636-2100 (Middletown) 860-636-2100 (Old Saybrook)

Resident Care Associate (CNA)

The Village at Kensington Place: A Benchmark Community (Memory Impaired Unit)
Meriden, CT
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Certification # NA91275758
  • Issued 9/8/11 - Expired 9/8/13
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with families, addressing concerns and providing regular updates on resident progress.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of residents and competently responded.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Developed effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents in a calm and understanding manner.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Fitness Instructor

YMCA
Meriden, CT
06.2008 - 05.2012
  • AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America): Personal Trainer certified (currently expired)
  • 110 W. Main Street, Meriden CT, 06451 203-235-6386
  • Developed and implemented diverse fitness programs tailored to member needs.
  • Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
  • Maintained clean and organized fitness facilities, providing a safe and welcoming space for all gym members.
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.

Education

Master of Science - MSPAS

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05-2012

Skills

  • 11 years in clinical cardiology
  • CHF, heart disease and arrhythmia management
  • Tailored patient education
  • Epic Super User
  • Patient management
  • Educating patients
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Telemetry
  • Preoperative evaluations
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Epic Superuser

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants (2015-Current)
  • American College of Cardiology (2015-Current)

Certification

  • NCCPA Certified: June 4th, 2015 – Current (10 yr. re-cert cert schedule)
  • Florida PA License #: PA 9116807 (Issued 11/29/22) - Up to date
  • FL Control No: 106580

Timeline

Cardiology Physician Assistant

Jupiter Medical Center Physician Group
02.2023 - Current

Cardiology Physician Assistant

Middlesex Cardiology Associates
07.2015 - 12.2022

Resident Care Associate (CNA)

The Village at Kensington Place: A Benchmark Community (Memory Impaired Unit)
06.2012 - 05.2013

Fitness Instructor

YMCA
06.2008 - 05.2012

Master of Science - MSPAS

Bay Path University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Sacred Heart University

PRESENTATIONS

Physician Assistant Final Capstone 2015: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Severe Calcific Aortic Stenosis

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

American Heart Association BLS/ACLS: Current