Denise Benjamin
Cleveland
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating wide range of medical conditions. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes, consistently adapting to evolving needs of healthcare environment. Skilled in patient assessment, medical diagnostics, and clinical decision-making, with reputation for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Velocity Clinical Research
07.2020 - Current
- Practiced as Sub Investigator for 50+ clinical trials
- Supervisory position over all illness reported in clinical trials
- Lead Coordinator for original Moderna Covid trial
- OSHA officer
- Quality control team member
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Inpatient Medical Services, Akron
04.2016 - 02.2024
- Advanced practice provider in charge of 14 bed inpatient observation unit
- Supervisory position over nursing and medical tech staffing in the unit
- Worked in correlation with the emergency room for patient admissions
- Inpatient H&P's, selection of diagnostic testing, and labs
- Acute care of primarily cardiac patients, but also included many other diagnosis such as COPD, electrolyte imbalances, blood transfusions, and patients with syncope
- City Hospital Akron, Ohio
- Clinical Decision Unit
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Western Reserve Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for inpatient and outpatient pain management services
- Develop patient care plans, including office and hospital visits, evaluations, diagnostic and lab orders, and injection assessments
- Approximately 20-23 patients per day
- Specialty: Pain Management
Sports Medicine Specialist/Athletic Trainer, Athletic Performance/Biomechanics
Aultman Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2012
- Maintain and Organize local High School sports medicine programs and care of athletes
- Complete physical therapy treatments in an outpatient facility under the supervision of a physical therapist
- Local Health Talk Speaker
- In charge of sport specific motion analysis and injury prevention programs with emphasis on throwing and jumping mechanics and Cybex Testing for local Orthopedic offices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine, psychology, sports medicine, biology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OhioMaster of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OhioSkills
- Body mechanics and gait analysis
- Problem resolution ability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong time management skills
- Enhanced computer skills
- Research and clinical trial experience
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Case management
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Certified and licensed Physician Assistant (state of Ohio)
- Current DEA number
- Licensed to prescribe in the state of Ohio
- NCCPA Certified Athletic Trainer NATABOC
- Certified in ACLS and BCLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Velocity Clinical Research
07.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Inpatient Medical Services, Akron
04.2016 - 02.2024
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Western Reserve Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
Sports Medicine Specialist/Athletic Trainer, Athletic Performance/Biomechanics
Aultman Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Mount Union
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine, psychology, sports medicine, biology
Cleveland State University
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