Craig Quezada
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified Wound Care Physician Assistant and registered nurse. Currently working full-time as a provider for Nexus Wound Consultants. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Always looking to network! Currently seeking a part-time position via telemedicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wound Care Physician Assistant
Nexus Wound Consultants
Miami, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
Behavioral Support Technician/Instructional Student Assistant
Santa Maria School District
Santa Maria, CA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Devised problem-solving methods such as counseling and psychotherapy to improve student's quality of life.
- Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students.
Medical Laboratory Technician
United States Airforce
Langley, VA
11.2007 - 11.2013
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of phlebotomy (2009), urinalysis (2010), and microbiology (2012) departments.
- Work experience in blood bank, hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, and phlebotomy.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting. Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical providers of results.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
08.2021 - 08.2023
Clinical Rotations
Behavioral Health- Team Health
Family Medicine-Lifetime Family Medicine and Urgent Care
Internal Medicine-Florida Medical Center
Dermatology-Dr. Norman's Dermatology Clinic
OBGYN-Dr. Cazes' Gynecology
Emergency Medicine-Blake Medical Center
Surgery-Largo Medical Center
Pediatrics- We Care Pediatrics, Riverview
Experience in dermatology clinic: suturing, identifying cancers of skin, biopsies, minor excisions, tx of rashes/psoriasis/eczema/infection/lesions
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Cum Laude
- Board of Registered Nursing License: 95222735
- Minor in Political Science
Medical Laboratory Science
01.2008 - 07.2009
Academic Excellence and Phlebotomy Certificate -2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
01.2014 - 10.2015
Skills
Phlebotomy
Certifications/Licensures
- PA-C: License #9118229
- Registered Nurse (RN), Board of Registered Nursing. License: 95222735
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Awards/ Professional Associations
- Graduate Association of PAs (GAPAS)
- Basic Military Training Honor Graduate-awarded for excellence in all academic and military training phases and limited to the top 10 percent of the training flight.
- Mirror Image Award Winner- awarded for professionalism, vocational expertise
References
Dr. Robert A. Norman, D.O., MPH, MBA
Dr. Robert A. Norman's Dermatology
Phone: (813) 601-7546
Dr. Richard Fansler, MD
Fansler Reynolds Surgical
Phone: (727) 584-9500
Kassandra Price PA-C, Dermatology
Dr. Robert A. Norman's Dermatology
Phone: (813) 624-1010
Kenneth Frati, Captain U.S. Air Force
Commander of Blood Bank
Phone: (207) 659- 6868
Timeline
Wound Care Physician Assistant - Nexus Wound Consultants
12.2023 - Current
Gannon University - Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
08.2021 - 08.2023
Long Beach State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
01.2016 - 12.2019
Behavioral Support Technician/Instructional Student Assistant - Santa Maria School District
01.2015 - 12.2016
Cuesta College - Associate of Science, Nursing
01.2014 - 10.2015
Community College of The Air Force - , Medical Laboratory Science
01.2008 - 07.2009
Medical Laboratory Technician - United States Airforce
11.2007 - 11.2013
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