Delaney Ditto
Wentzville,MO
Summary
College graduate with a B.S in Biology and PCT/A certification eager to provide well-rounded, compassionate care to patients by utilizing interpersonal, proactive and punctual skills. Shadowing experience and courses such as medical terminology, and fundamentals of HIPPA will allow an easier transition from academia to clinical setting. Adapting quickly to change, and excels in a mixed collaborative-independent work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Shadowing
Megan Isaacson-Schmidt PA-C
St. Louis Rheumatology
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Observed physical examination of patients dealing with a variety conditions ranging from mild to serve
- Observed a fast-paced, collaborative environment that emphasizes the importance of patient education
- Learned the importance of patient advocacy when communicating with insurance companies
- Learned the importance of altering dosage of medications, balancing multiple medications for the safety and quality of life
Physician & Physician Assistant Shadow
Jaeyoung Yoon MD PHD, Jacqueline Castagno PA-C
Yoon Dermatology
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed the daily work of a physician assistant consisting of physical examinations, taking biopsies, prescribing medication, charting, and communicating with insurance companies.
- Observed physical examinations to assess new and returning patients' skin in a variety of conditions such as eczema, acne, psoriasis,
- Learned about altering prescriptions, dosage, to create the best outcome for the patient
- Watched out-patient surgical removal of skin cancer
- learned how to suture, and practice on patient with skin cancer removal
- learned about slide staining for biopsies, and looking for any malformations in biopsy
Dietary Server
Cape Albeon Assisted Living
Valley Park, MO
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided compassionate care for elderly residents while assisting them during mealtimes, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
- Contributed to facility-wide infection control efforts through strict adherence to use of PPE to avoid spread of infection and Covid.
- Proactively resolved meal service challenges that come along with assisted living, resulting in more effective and supportive care for the residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Oklahoma
Norman05.2024
Skills
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Proficient with Medical Terminology
- Adaptable
- Proactive
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Organized
- Independent
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Volunteering
- Colon Cancer Awareness Walk
- Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Timeline
Physician Assistant Shadowing
Megan Isaacson-Schmidt PA-C
12.2022 - 01.2023
Physician & Physician Assistant Shadow
Jaeyoung Yoon MD PHD, Jacqueline Castagno PA-C
06.2022 - 08.2022
Dietary Server
Cape Albeon Assisted Living
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Oklahoma