Despina Frazetta
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Personable and driven Physician Assistant who excels in high-volume healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care and documentation, gained through experience as a Medical Assistant, Scribe, and PA student on clinical rotations. Proficient in EMR systems and phlebotomy, enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Bilingual in Greek and English, enabling effective communication within diverse healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Center of Florida
Fort Myers, FL
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted providers with charting encounters, patient care, labs, instrument sterilization, and procedures
- Managed scheduling and patient communication
OR Medical Scribe / Patient Care Associate
Advanced Pain Management & Spine Specialists
Fort Myers, FL
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with minimally invasive procedures, surgical documentation, surgical preparations, and post operative care
Medical Scribe
CITYMD Urgent Care
Merrick, NY
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported providers in documentation, vitals, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Myers, FL08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2021
Skills
- EMR systems (EPIC, eClinicalWorks, Athena)
- Phlebotomy and EKGs
- Patient education and communication
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certified
- Clinical procedures: suturing, wound care, injections
- Patient assessment and documentation
- Healthcare teamwork
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Specimen preparation
- Immunization administration
- Wound care and irrigation techniques
- Bilingual in Greek and English
- Medical terminology expertise
Languages
Greek
Clinical Rotations
- Family Medicine – Guardian Health, Dr. Gavin Whapshare | Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
- Managed chronic and acute conditions (HTN, DM, CHF, COPD, infections)
- Completed patient assessments and collaborated in treatment planning
- Utilized EMR for documentation and patient tracking
- Dermatology – Bracciano Dermatology, Bradenton, FL | May 2025 – Jun 2025
- Conducted skin exams, assisted with biopsies, cryotherapy, and excisions
- Managed dermatologic conditions and provided skincare education
- Pediatrics – Pediatrics of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL | Mar 2025 – Apr 2025
- Performed well-child visits and managed common pediatric illnesses
- Educated families on growth milestones and vaccinations
- Selective (Primary Care) – PrimeCare of Manatee, Bradenton, FL | Feb 2025 – Mar 2025
- Diagnosed and managed chronic conditions; coordinated care across specialties
- Internal Medicine – Coastal Med Urgent Care, Fort Myers, FL | Jan 2025 – Feb 2025
- Managed adult patients with chronic diseases; interpreted labs and imaging
- Gained hands-on experience with ECGs, venipuncture, and suturing
- Emergency Medicine – Lee Health (GCMC, CP, LM), Fort Myers, FL | Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
- Evaluated acute medical and trauma cases; assisted with intubations, sutures, central lines
- OB/GYN – Premier Associates for the Healthcare of Women, Belle Glade, FL | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024
- Provided prenatal and gynecologic care; assisted in procedures and counseling
- General Surgery – GCMC, Fort Myers, FL | Aug 2024 – Sep 2024
- Assisted in appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and hernia repairs
- Gained OR experience with suturing, retracting, and wound care
Languages
Greek
Full Professional
Certification
ACLS
Accomplishments
Alpha Eta Honor Society
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Center of Florida
10.2022 - 04.2023
OR Medical Scribe / Patient Care Associate
Advanced Pain Management & Spine Specialists
03.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Scribe
CITYMD Urgent Care
06.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
SUNY Oswego