Caitlin Romero, PA-C

Passionate, experienced, and highly motivated licensed physician assistant who is seeking to exhibit and utilize my abilities and strengths to further develop my professional skills and provide quality patient care. Efficient, highly organized professional, a team player with a friendly disposition, compassionate and has the ability to work efficiently in high-stress situations. Adept at identifying opportunities to enhance workflow and drive positive medical outcomes for patients.

• Graduated with the Dean's award from Nova Southeastern University
• Placed on the Dean's list 11 times across my undergraduate academic career
• Recipient of the Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Scholarship
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University
• Recipient of the Florida International University SGA Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
• Recipient of the Florida International University Gold and Blue Achievement Scholarship
• Graduated with Highest Honors from Miami Dade College
• Recipient of the Miami Dade College General Scholarship
• Recipient of the Miami Dade College American Dream Scholarship
  

AUG 2022-JULY 2023
Psychiatry, Dade Correctional Institution -Homestead, FL 

General Surgery, Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center -Miami, FL 

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baptist Homestead Hospital -Miami, FL 

Neurosurgery, Marcus Neuroscience Institute -Boca Raton, FL
Internal Medicine, Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education -Miami, FL 

Internal Medicine, South Florida Urgent Care -Pembroke Pines, FL
Pediatrics, SMC Medical Center -Miami, FL
Family Medicine, Fox Medical Centers -Miami, FL
Emergency Medicine, Jackson South Medical Center -Miami, FL 

WELLNESS AND FITNESS COORDINATOR, 04/2019 to 05/2021 Miami Dade College 

• Conducted hundreds of health screenings weekly such as measuring blood pressure, height, weight, body fat percentage, pulse rate, target heart rate zones, vital lung capacity, assisting with injuries, and repairing damaged tissue with electrical stimulation. Lead in the development of exercise incentive health programs and health fair events to promote mental health and overall wellness.

PERSONAL TRAINER, 05/2015 to 05/2021 Self-employed

• Monitored client's resting heart rate to determine target heart rate zones measures individual's blood pressure, and body fat percentage, and administers fitness assessments. Developed and instructed muscle strengthening and endurance workouts to meet the needs of clients dependent on physical limitations.

FITNESS AND WELLNESS ASSISTANT, 08/2017 to 04/2019 Miami Dade College

• Performed health screenings such as measuring blood pressure, height, weight, body fat percentage, nutrition, target heart rate zones, and flexibility. Develops tailored wellness programs to assist individuals with improving their current health status.
  

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), State of Florida -Aug 2023

ACLS, The American Heart Association -June 2022

BLS, The American Heart Association -June 2022

PALS, The American Heart Association -June 2022

Certified EKG Technician, National Healthcare Association -Dec 2021

Certified Personal Trainer, NCSF -April 2019

Miami Dade College's Medical Campus Annual Community Health Fair -Feb 2022

• Counseled patients on mental health, nutrition, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer prevention. Reviewed and discussed lab results and educated patients on how to improve overall health and wellness

Domestic Violence Shelter -April 2022

• Provided free healthcare screenings such as glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Provided patient education on preventing obesity and the importance of lifestyle modifications, such as healthy eating, prioritizing mental health and exercise

Project S.E.E.D (Serving Everyone Embracing Diversity) Health Fair for Migrant Farm Workers -Oct 2021

• Performed physical exams on patients, provided cholesterol and glucose screenings, reviewed and discussed lab results and educated patients on how to improve overall health and wellness