COLE COSTER
Cypress
Summary
Physician Assistant with strong urgent care and emergency medicine experience, seeking opportunities in dermatology and plastic surgery. Brings a solid foundation in procedural medicine, accurate patient assessment, and efficient clinical workflows, with a keen interest in dermatologic health, aesthetics, and surgical care. Committed to compassionate, detail-oriented, evidence-based practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
CornerHealth Urgent Care
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions in a high-volume urgent care setting.
- Perform in-office procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound care, bleeding control, toenail removal, splinting, and foreign body removal.
- Interpret diagnostic studies including EKGs, laboratory results, and radiographic imaging to guide clinical decision-making.
- Administer intravenous fluids, medications, and injections as clinically indicated.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and medical assistants to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Deliver patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Manage transitional care patients, including recently discharged hospital patients, by addressing acute complaints, reconciling medications, reinforcing discharge instructions, and coordinating appropriate follow-up to reduce readmissions.
- Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
Physician Assistant
OC Urgent Care
Orange County, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions across all age groups.
- Perform procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, wound care, bleeding control, and toenail removal.
- Interpret EKGs, laboratory findings, and imaging studies to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administer intravenous fluids and medications as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide clear patient education regarding treatment plans, return precautions, and follow-up recommendations.
- Maintain accurate and efficient clinical documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Physician Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center – Emergency Department
Los Alamitos, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided clinical support to attending physicians in a busy emergency department.
- Obtained comprehensive patient histories and vital signs.
- Evaluated laboratory results, radiographic studies, EKGs, and other diagnostic data.
- Assisted in determining appropriate treatment plans for emergent and non-emergent conditions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient care.
- Communicated test results and procedures effectively to patients and family members.
Emergency Medical Technician – Emergency Room
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted clinicians with patient care in the emergency department.
- Performed bleeding control, EKG acquisition, vital sign measurement, splinting, and patient transport.
- Supported psychiatric patient observation and room turnover.
- Ensured readiness of clinical areas through restocking and equipment management.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered pre-hospital emergency care alongside fire department paramedics.
- Assessed patients and provided initial treatment for medical and traumatic complaints.
- Communicated patient status effectively to receiving hospital staff.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA12.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment and physical examination
- Differential diagnosis and treatment planning
- Wound care, burn care, laceration repair, skin biopsy, lesion removal, cryotherapy, electrocautery, toenail removal, foreign body removal, and incision & drainage
- Intravenous therapy and medication administration
- EKG interpretation
- Imaging Interpretation
- Emergency response and crisis management
- EMR/EHR documentation
- Patient education and counseling
- Team collaboration and time management
Certification
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
- ACLS | PALS | BLS
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
- CPI Blue Card Certification
- HIPAA Certification
- Assessing Non-Fatal Strangulation Certificate
- CDC Influenza Immunization Certificate
- AAPA Member
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Emergency Medicine – Sharp Grossmont Hospital, San Diego, CA
- Urgent Care – Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Cares, San Diego County
- Internal Medicine – Sharp Community Health Group, San Diego, CA
- Family Medicine – Family Health Center, City Heights, CA
- Pediatrics – Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch, San Diego County
- Women’s Health – Family Health Center Logan Heights & Sharp Grossmont Hospital
- Surgery – Transplant Surgery, Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, CA
- Behavioral Medicine – Alvarado Hospital BHU, San Diego, CA
- Community Service – Southern California Care Community & PLNU Student Clinic
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant
CornerHealth Urgent Care
02.2025 - Current
Physician Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center – Emergency Department
08.2024 - 11.2024
Physician Assistant
OC Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician – Emergency Room
Los Alamitos Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
01.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
University of Arizona
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University