Daniel Brocksmith PA-C, MBA

• Advanced practitioner tasked with all aspects of plastic surgery and microvascular reconstructive surgical care.
• 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.
• Used background in hospital administration to assist in the development of this new department.

Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Hospital- first assisting in a variety of surgical specialties including Ortho, ENT, General Surgery, Plastics and Podiatry cases.

• Functioned as department business administrator in charge of oversight and management of UCSF Fresno Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro Critical Care, annual department budgeting, marketing, strategic business planning, administration of department policies, business development and expansion plans, forecast staffing needs, participate in contract negotiations for department physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APP), and other tasks related to administering policies in line with UCSF Department of Neurosurgery.
• Oversaw multiple outpatient neurosurgery clinics.
• Director of Neuroscience Advanced Practitioners.
• Conducted employee evaluations and workplace counseling, recruitment and hiring of new physicians and APPs
• Functioned as site professional in all matters relating to operations of APPs within department.
• Development of salary scales for department APPs
• Developed standards of education and protocols for on-boarding new APPs
• Instrumental in negotiations for clinician PSAs, instituted Sept. 2020.
• Maintained work schedules and staffing models for APPs
• Responsible for tracking financial performance of APPs and maximizing efficiencies of practice to enhance collections.
• Advocated for maximum practice privileges for APPs in regard to current state and local regulations.
• Lead department through COVID-19 pandemic, adjusting schedules, maintaining proper safety protocols for staff and acting as point person to distribute information related to COVID policies.
• Grew APP staffing from 4 FTE's and locums usage to staff of 25 FTE's employed by CCFMG.
• Turnover rate of 0% for 2 years. Directed efforts to advance the APP practice description within department and hospital have lead to increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
• Set up first neurosurgery APP student rotations for UCMB in November 2020 at our location.
• Cared for patients at Level I trauma center with UCSF affiliation.
• Duties include admissions, emergent/routine consultations, daily rounding on trauma ICU and Neuro critical care patients.
• Surgical first assist on variety of neurosurgical cases, adult and pediatric.
• Proficient at externalized ventriculostomy drain (EVD) placement, ICP bolt placement, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement and ventilator management.
• Order and execute diagnostic tests and analyze radiologic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Mentor surgical residents, new hire PAs and medical students during neurosurgery rotations.
• Managed teams of junior level physician assistants and nurse practitioners, nurses and medical students in caring for inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients to ensure quality care.

• Care for patients at Level I trauma center with UCSF affiliation.
• Duties included admissions, emergent/routine consultations, daily rounding on trauma ICU and Neuro critical care patients.
• Surgical first assist on variety of neurosurgical cases, adult and pediatric.
• Proficient at externalized ventriculostomy drain (EVD) placement, ICP bolt placement, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement and ventilator management.
• Order and executed diagnostic tests and analyze radiologic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Mentored surgical residents, new hire PAs and medical students during neurosurgery rotations.
• Managed teams of junior level physician assistants and nurse practitioners, nurses and medical students in caring for inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients to ensure quality care.

• Cared for trauma and acute care surgery patients at Level II trauma center.
• Duties included all aspects of hospital care from admissions, consults, daily rounding, ICU management and outpatient clinics.
• Surgical first assist for trauma, ortho, neuro, general and vascular cases 24 hour in house trauma call, primary pager and trauma activation responsibilities.
• Excelled at inserting central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, complex suturing techniques, reducing and splinting fractures, wound vac management and I&D's.
• Mentored surgical residents, new physician assistant and nurse practitioner hires, as well as medical school students during trauma rotations.
• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, residents and ancillary staff.
• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed radiologic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Managed work/PTO schedule for 12 trauma physician assistants/nurse practitioners.

• First assist in variety of CTS and vascular cases.
• Excelled at endoscopic vein harvesting, chest tube and central line placement.
• Managed CVICU patients, floor rounding and clinic duties.
• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, new hire physician assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff while on CTS service.

• First assist in variety of CTS and vascular cases.
• Excelled at endoscopic vein harvesting, chest tube and central line placement.
• Managed CVICU patients, floor rounding and clinic duties.
• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff while rotating with CTS service.

• First assist in variety of CTS and vascular cases, adult and pediatric.
• Excelled at endoscopic vein harvesting, chest tube and central line placement.
• Managed CVICU patients, floor rounding and clinic duties.
• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.

• Tasked with supervising subordinates in military setting, oversaw budgeting and ordering of surgical/clinical supplies for ENT clinic.
• Participated in peer reviews and disciplinary recommendations.
• 1994- Selected to be Leading Petty Officer, in charge of supervising fellow military members while attending surgical technologist schooling.
• Chosen as class leader by peers and instructors for abilities to lead medical team.
• Also class valedictorian and "honor graduate".
• 1992- Awarded distinction of "Honor Graduate" for basic training class 02592 (only recipient of nearly 100 recruits in company), as acknowledgement of outstanding leadership qualities as section leader and dedication to duty.

• Fleet Marine Force trained.
• Non-commissioned officer with supervisory responsibilities for subordinate military personnel within department.
• Certified surgical technologist.
• Tracked personnel and supplies within company as supply NCO.
• Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
• Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations