Dina Marie Rivera
Huntington Station,USA
Summary
Highly skilled physician assistant with background in both primary care and Urgent care. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and execute high-quality care under pressure. Strengths include effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, adaptability to diverse patient populations, and proficiency in medical procedure execution. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and efficient treatment strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Gohealth urgent care
Huntington Station, NY
10.2015 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Physician Assistant
Franklin Immediate Medical Center
Franklin Square, NY
11.2008 - 10.2015
- Primary care provider in a fast-paced, rural, community health center
- Involved in all aspects of patient care across the lifespan, including; detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as in-office surgical procedures
- The ability to focus on mental health as it effects physiological well being
- Certified Medical examiner for the US department of Transportation
- The ability to perform DOT physicals
- Strengths: Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail, and working well with patients and staff
Senior Physician Assistant
Airport Medial Center
Queens, NY
11.2004 - 07.2008
- On site Supervisor and physician assistant for JFK medical center
- Preceptor for physician assistant students and medical assistant students
- Involved in treating common colds, diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, respiratory disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, acute and chronic injuries and illnesses such as trauma and arthritis
- Also performed ROTC, CDL, DOT and school physicals
- Delta agility exams, as well as travel medicine and women health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Bayshore, NY01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Pre-Med
LIU- CW Post
Greenvale, NY01.1997
Skills
- Diagnose and treat common urgent care problems
- Management of chronic medical illness
- Procedures: I and D's, closure of wounds, wound and skin care, injections, aseptic and isolation techniques, venipuncture, initiation of intravenous infusions, collection of cultures, CPR, eye examination using fluorescein and Woods light
- Practice in pediatrics and adolescent medicine
- Women's health
- Mental health awareness
- Certified Medical examiner for the US department of Transportation
- Perform DOT physicals
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Diligence
- Integrity
- Attention to detail
- Working well with patients and staff
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)
Certification
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- BLS and ACLS for the healthcare provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRCME (The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners), National Registry number 3493554837
References
Available upon request
Licensescertificates
- NCCPA Board Certified
- Current New York State Physician Assistant's License
- Current DEA license
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Gohealth urgent care
10.2015 - Current
Physician Assistant
Franklin Immediate Medical Center
11.2008 - 10.2015
Senior Physician Assistant
Airport Medial Center
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- BLS and ACLS for the healthcare provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRCME (The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners), National Registry number 3493554837
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Pre-Med
LIU- CW Post
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