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Dana Casalino, PA-C, MPH

Chicago,IL

Summary

Empathetic and compassionate Physician Assistant with 7+ years experience in internal medicine and psychiatry. Expertise in cutting edge treatment options, program creation and implementation. Dedicated to the optimization of the health and wellness of patients and being a team player.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry

RUMC
03.2019 - Current
  • Experience working with teenagers, young adults, and adults providing psychiatric care and medication management
  • Led, developed and currently oversee RUSH's esketamine clinic to provide specialty treatment care for TRD
  • Experience in finance, policy and clinical practice guidelines
  • Train fellow APPs, residents, medical and PA students
  • Previously worked at Rush's Road Home IOP Program

Advanced Practice Provider- Internal Medicine

RUMC
07.2017 - 03.2019

• Worked in the department of internal medicine conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, working hand in hand with consulting services, and prescribing medications
• Established strong rapport with patients and families through reliable communication
• Independently performed procedures including bone marrows biopsies, CSF sampling and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

Graduate Assistant/Community Relations

University Of Illinois At Chicago
09.2013 - 06.2017

• Assisted in community relations and social media for the Division of Health Policy and Administration
• Audited virtual media accounts, actively participated in weekly meetings with team
• Conducted surveys and research for quality improvement

Graduate Assistant

American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons
03.2013 - 08.2013

• Reviewed abstracts for use in clinical practice guidelines of neonatal hip dysplasia/ACL
• Researched literature in relation to public health policy making
• Assisted in data extraction/systematic reviews as process in evidence based medicine

Nursing Assistant-Certified

Springcreek Health Care Center
05.2011 - 08.2011

• Recorded vital signs of elderly residents, monitored/charted condition of patients
• Assisted in all daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, and repositioning


Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Touro University
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016

Master of Public Health - Health Policy And Administration

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Anatomy/Physiology

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
08.2011

Skills

  • Healthcare Policy/Program Development
  • Internal Medicine/Preventive Care
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Procedures: esketamine, bone marrow biopsy, csf sampling

Certification

  • BLS/ACLS Certification
  • Registered Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois
  • CNA certification

Timeline

Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry

RUMC
03.2019 - Current

Advanced Practice Provider- Internal Medicine

RUMC
07.2017 - 03.2019

Graduate Assistant/Community Relations

University Of Illinois At Chicago
09.2013 - 06.2017

Graduate Assistant

American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons
03.2013 - 08.2013

Nursing Assistant-Certified

Springcreek Health Care Center
05.2011 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Touro University

Master of Public Health - Health Policy And Administration

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Anatomy/Physiology

Colorado State University
Dana Casalino, PA-C, MPH