Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications/Licensures
Awards/ Professional Associations
References
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Craig Quezada

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

Gannon University, Ruskin, FL
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

Long Beach State University, Long Beach,CA
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Cum Laude
  • Board of Registered Nursing License: 95222735
  • Minor in Political Science

Medical Laboratory Science

Community College of The Air Force, Montgomery, AL
01.2008 - 07.2009

Academic Excellence and Phlebotomy Certificate -2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2014 - 10.2015

Skills

    Phlebotomy

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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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