Andrew Darvin
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Licensed Physician Assistant specializing in pediatric neurology. Contributes to quality care through comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment plans. Experienced in VNS management and clinical documentation, supporting collaborative, team-based medicine in acute care settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive history and physical examinations for diverse pediatric neurology/epilepsy patients, contributing to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Performed lumbar punctures, aiding in timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Maintained and ensured proper functioning of stimulation devices, enhancing patient treatment effectiveness.
Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Orlando, Florida
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Performed comprehensive history and physical examinations on complex pediatric patients aged 0-18, facilitating accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans for children.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatment.
Clinical Clerkships, Internal Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted complete histories and physicals on critical care and chronically ill patients, participated in morning rounds with attending physician and residents, and counseled patients on inpatient conditions including myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, stroke, cellulitis, and pneumonia, enhancing patient understanding and care management.
Clinical Clerkships, Geriatrics
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed complete geriatric assessments including functional history and physical, advanced directives, and cognitive tests including MOCA and MMSE, assisted in rounds to local nursing homes, and counseled patients on chronic disease including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes, and geriatric routine maintenance.
Clinical Clerkships, Behavioral Health
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in complete psychological evaluations for mood, personality, and addiction disorders, and counseled patients on both pharmacological and alternative therapies for psychiatric conditions.
Clinical Clerkships, Family Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Counseled patients on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and type II diabetes management, performed immunization and USPSTF routine maintenance screenings on patients of all ages, and interpreted complex lab, radiography, and CT angiography results.
Clinical Clerkships, Emergency Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Mastered skills including laceration repair with simple interrupted suturing, abscess incision and drainage, field and digital blocks, and assisted in chest alert codes.
Clinical Clerkships, Women's Health
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Performed complete well women exams including breast, screening pap smears, and prescription for mammography, performed complete obstetric visits in all three trimesters, assisted on robotic total laparoscopic hysterectomy, and counseled patients on contraceptives, fertility, and postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy.
Clinical Clerkships, Pediatrics
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Performed complete developmental assessments, immunization screenings and vaccination administration, focused history and physical exams, and sports physicals on patients ranging from newborn age to age eighteen.
Clinical Clerkships, General Surgery
FSU College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Assisted on both laparoscopic and open procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair with mesh, partial colectomy, mastectomy, and central line placements. Performed subcutaneous and superficial suturing, patient rounding, diagnosis and assessment for all patients.
Vein Care Specialist Assistant
Vein 911
Tampa, Florida
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted vein care specialists with thermal ablation and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy procedures, scribing, and managing of all patient information.
Care Coordinator
Mobile Outreach Clinic
Gainesville, Florida
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted physicians with taking vitals, scribing, managing patient information, and following up with patients in a mobile clinic setting.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Pre-PA, Health Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2018
Skills
- Pediatric assessments
- Neurodevelopmental evaluations
- Lumbar punctures
- EEG interpretation
- Pharmacological intervention
- VNS management
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2026
- Canopy Medical Spanish, 2023
- Emergency Neurological Life Support, 2022
- Medical Error Prevention, 2021
- Domestic Violence Identification and Reporting, 2021
Volunteer Experience
- Community Walk Lead, TSC Alliance, 09/01/22, 05/01/23, Orlando, FL, Independently planned and organized community walk, attended monthly national organization meetings, and served as liaison between organization and local hospital network.
- APP Observorship Program, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, 06/01/22, Current, Orlando, Florida, Supervised and instructed Orlando Health employees interested in pediatric neurology, and assisted in developing curriculum of pediatric neurology topics.
Awards
- Orlando Health Medical Group APP Novice of the year, 11/01/24
- Presidential Service Award, 2017
- Presidential Service Award, 2018
- Presidential Scholarship, 2014
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
03.2025 - Current
Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
06.2022 - 03.2025
Clinical Clerkships, Internal Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
09.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Geriatrics
FSU College of Medicine
08.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Behavioral Health
FSU College of Medicine
07.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Family Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
05.2021 - 07.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Emergency Medicine
FSU College of Medicine
04.2021 - 05.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Women's Health
FSU College of Medicine
03.2021 - 04.2021
Clinical Clerkships, Pediatrics
FSU College of Medicine
02.2021 - 03.2021
Clinical Clerkships, General Surgery
FSU College of Medicine
01.2021 - 02.2021
Vein Care Specialist Assistant
Vein 911
05.2018 - 05.2019
Care Coordinator
Mobile Outreach Clinic
05.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Pre-PA, Health Science
University of Florida