Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteerism
Professional Memberships
Employment
References
Timeline
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Alexis Colon

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Compassionate professional physician assistant seeking an opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care in an orthopedic setting. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical diagnosis, and medical procedure assistance. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Joseph Wechsler, PA-C - Surgery

Medical City Fort Worth
Fot Worth, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Five-week rotation working with urology, general, and colorectal surgical services and managing inpatient rounds at Medical City Fort Worth.
  • Assisting PA Joseph Wechsler with bedside procedures, such as urethral dilations, priapism drainage, catheter insertions, sacral wound I&D, and suturing lacerations.
  • Managing hospital rounds, ensuring timely completion of orders, while providing direct patient care.
  • Assisting Dr. Gould with urological procedures in the OR, including hydrocele removal and ureteroscopy removal of kidney stones, with stent placement.

Alexandra Atnip, PA-C - Family Medicine

Total Health Primary Care
McKinney, TX
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Five-week rotation in McKinney at Total Men's Primary Care, working directly with a PA.
  • Conducted physical exams and interpreted test results to diagnose illnesses or injuries.
  • Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension by providing ongoing monitoring and support services.
  • Reviewed diagnostic imaging studies such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans prior to making a diagnosis or elevating care and treatment plans.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, such as suturing wounds, I&D, or removing moles and skin tags.

John Nuss, PA-C - Wound Care

Key Medical Group
Dallas, TX
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Three-week rotation with Key Medical Home Health Care, assisting the PA with wound care.
  • Performed debridement of diabetic foot ulcers, pressure wounds, and pilonidal abscesses.
  • Managed the chronic conditions for the geriatric population in long term acute care settings.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.

Dr. Renee Smith - Women's Health

Wise Obstetrics and Gynecology
Decatur, TX
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Five week rotation working outpatient with Dr. Smith at Wise Obstetrics and inpatient OB service at Medical City McKinney with Dr. Brock Pierce.
  • Provided prenatal counseling to new mothers regarding diet, exercise, labor preparation, childbirth education classes, breastfeeding, and parenting techniques.
  • Assessed and evaluated obstetric and gynecologic patients for diagnosis, treatment, and management of health care problems.
  • Performed pap smears, IUD removals, Nexplanon insertion, and vulvar biopsies under the supervision of Dr. Smith.
  • Assisted Dr. Pierce in the operating room with cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries.
  • Assisted in the OR with laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomies, hysterectomies, and ovarian torsion cases.

Adeline Monger, FNP - Psychiatry

Mind Matters Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Five week rotation at outpatient psychiatry clinic managing patients with nurse practitioner Adeline Monger at Mind Matters/Geode Health.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions including: major depressive disorder, bipolar I/II, ADHD, generalized anxiety, and personality disorders.
  • Monitored patients in clinic for Spravato treatment for refractory severe depression. This involved vital monitoring and assisting with medication administration for 3 hours.
  • Developed differential diagnoses, titrating medication treatments, and responsibly administered controlled medications (amphetamines, benzodiazepines).
  • Provided psychotherapy services, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and family therapy, to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Dr. Neelima Paladugu - Cardiology

Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Five week rotation at Medical City Fort Worth and Dr. Paladugu's outpatient clinic managing cardiac conditions.
  • Rounded in hospital cases involving the treatment of acute MI, post-MI syndrome, cardiomyopathies, atrial fibrillation, CHF, ischemic heart disease, conduction disorders, and more.
  • Performed cardiac assessments on patients for preoperative clearance.
  • Treated outpatient cases involving angina, coronary artery disease, atrial flutter/fibrillation, and managed cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics.
  • Assisted with Loop and heart cath procedures, interpreting ECGs, echo reports, and ICD implantations.

Dr. Christian Sanchez - Internal Medicine

Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Five week rotation in Fort Worth working with the hospitalist.
  • Assisted physicians in evaluating and managing patients' medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions, including but not limited to: COPD, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, hypertension, ESRD, and many more.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests such as blood chemistries, liver/renal function, and imaging reports to diagnose and treat illnesses.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to educate patients' regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

West Coast University
Richardson, TX
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

California Polytechnic University
Pomona
05-2021

Skills

  • Ordering/Interpreting labs and diagnostics
  • Preventative care management
  • Differential Diagnosis development
  • Wound Care & Closure
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS
  • Sterile technique
  • First assist in procedures
  • X-ray and EKG interpretation
  • ICD Codes
  • Incision and Drainage

Certification

  • NCCPA - pending Jan 2025
  • Texas State Licensure - eligible Jan 2025
  • BLS - expires DEC 2025
  • ACLS - expires Dec 2025
  • PALS - expires Dec 2025
  • HIPAA/OSHA - Sept 2024

Volunteerism

  • Dallas Police Association Health Fair
  • Objective Structured Clinical Examination "Patient"
  • Feed My Starving Children food packing program
  • PA Student Mentor

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants Student Member
  • Texas Academy of Physician Assistants Student Member
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Employment

Imaging Specialist - Cranial Technologies                                                          Dallas, TX  May 2021 to Jan 2022

  • Imaging patients with patented DSi machine to develop 3D scan of head shape and assist clinicians in accurately diagnosing babies with plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, or brachycephaly.
  • Screening patient calls, scheduling patients for follow-up appointments, ensuring the clinic is up to CDC standards, inventory, and handling front office duties.
  • Utilizing Intergy EMR patient charting systems
  • Worked with internal team members to remedy issues with preemptive solutions, organized meetings, and in charge of inventory.

COVID-19 Support Staff - San Bernardino County - Rancho Cucamonga, CA      June 2020 to May 2021

  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Provided the public with free and accessible COVID testing and vaccinations.
  • Utilized excellent customer service skills to solve issues and think critically to solve traffic/flow concerns seeing upwards of 3,000 people daily.
  • Grew into leadership managing teams, helped with setting schedules, and point of contact when there were customer concerns and complaints.

EMT-B - Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc. - Montebello, CA                            Feb 2020 to May 2020

  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters, manual blood pressure, temperature, and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Provided basic pre-hospital care for patients, communicating with facilities to coordinate transfer for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Utilized communication techniques such as SBAR, IPASS, and closed loop with colleagues for patient transfer of care.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Joseph Wechsler, PA-C - Surgery

Medical City Fort Worth
08.2024 - Current

Alexandra Atnip, PA-C - Family Medicine

Total Health Primary Care
07.2024 - 08.2024

John Nuss, PA-C - Wound Care

Key Medical Group
06.2024 - 07.2024

Dr. Renee Smith - Women's Health

Wise Obstetrics and Gynecology
05.2024 - 06.2024

Adeline Monger, FNP - Psychiatry

Mind Matters Clinic
03.2024 - 04.2024

Dr. Neelima Paladugu - Cardiology

Medical City Fort Worth
02.2024 - 03.2024

Dr. Christian Sanchez - Internal Medicine

Medical City Fort Worth
01.2024 - 02.2024

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

West Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

California Polytechnic University
Alexis Colon