Chelsea Covino
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with 1 years of experience in primary care and internal medicine. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
Physician Assistant
Bellevue Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
Physician Assistant
LevelUp Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Medical Assistant
Medemerge
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Recorded patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes
- Drew blood for over 100 patients per shift including pediatrics and geriatric patients
- Obtained peak flow, pulmonary function test, visual acuity, cerumen removal
- Performed EKGs and point of care glucose
- Performed additional medical support including suture and staple removal and wound care
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florham Park, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Pre-PA with concentration in Global Studies -
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY05.2021
Skills
- Patient Management
- Suturing
- Patient History Documentation
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Incisions and drainage
- Wound Care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Telemedicine
- Foreign body removal
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified, 06/14/2024
- New Jersey State Physician Assistant License, 06/2024
- New York State Physician Assistant License, 07/2024
- DEA Certification, 07/2024
- CDS Certification 07/2024
- HIPAA training, 12/2023
- OSHA Certification, 12/2023
- PALS, American Heart Association, 03/2023
- Basic Life Skills (CPR + AED), American Heart Association, 08/2022
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 12/2022
Volunteer Experience
- Oaxaca Mexico Medical Mission Trip, Oaxaca, Mexico, Oaxaca, 03/2024, Will assist with triaging patients by obtaining vital signs and history of present illness while also providing wound care and instructions on proper dental care and hygiene
- Volunteer Physician Assistant Student, FDU campus, Florham Park, NJ, 03/2023, Health fair at the FDU campus to promote the importance of seeing your provider regularly. Performed blood pressure checks, height, weight, and point of care glucose on students and explained results.
- Volunteer Physician Assistant Student, Veterans Affair “My life, My story”, East Orange, NJ, 08/2022, 12/2022, Talked to Veterans over the phone to understand their story to better understand plan for health management
- Volunteer Physician Assistant Student, FDU campus, Florham Park, NJ, 03/2022, NJ PA school conference at FDU
- Westchester Medical Center, SAAVE Victims Advocate, Valhalla, NY, Valhalla, NY, 10/2018, 12/2021, Worked on-call for a 24/7 rape crisis hotline, Assisted victims of sexual assault, Present in room with rape victims during exams
Timeline
Physician Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Bellevue Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
LevelUp Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medemerge
05.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Pre-PA with concentration in Global Studies -
Pace University
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