Years of professional experience with a "Passion for Compassion"
Work History
Physician Assistant, Founder and CEO
Karuna Medx, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - Current
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, cognitive decline and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Physician Assistant
Gila Health Resources
Bagdad, AZ
07.2020 - 01.2024
Sole Provider for Multinational Mining Corporation, Contractors, and Local Businesses:
Expert in assessing and treating acute injuries and Workers Compensation-related issues.
Ensure comprehensive follow-ups for optimal patient recovery.
DOT/CDL Certified Medical Examiner:
Conduct thorough DOT/CDL examinations with precision.
Issue appropriate certifications in compliance with regulatory standards.
CAOHC Certified for Audiometric Testing:
Possess certification in Audiometric Testing and interpretations.
Skillfully conduct and interpret audiometric tests for precise assessments.
Certified Spirometry Testing Specialist:
Certified to perform and interpret Spirometry testing.
Proficient in establishing baselines and conducting annual audiometric testing.
EMR Proficiency and COVID-19 Screening Expertise:
Utilize EMRs such as Corty and eMD for efficient record-keeping.
Provide expertise in COVID-19 screenings and contact tracking for employers, especially in response to work exposures.
Physician Assistant
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Cottonwood, AZ
06.2016 - 07.2020
Managed Occupational Medicine services catering to both hospital and local business employees.
Delivered comprehensive Family Medicine services across all age groups, encompassing urgent care and routine medical needs.
Provided General Surgery services for inpatients, conducting procedures, rounding, and performing ER patient evaluations, along with outpatient clinic examinations.
Physician Assistant
Canyonlands Healthcare
Chilchinbeto, AZ
01.2013 - 06.2016
Certified: Site Director
Sole Medical Provider for town Family Practice, very remote rural clinic with the Navajo Nation.
Suture Skills Assistant Instructor
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, CA
01.2010 - 06.2012
Facilitated medical student suture skills workshops to support and enrich student hands on education and training with regard to standardized laceration care and closure techniques.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2003 - 01.2010
Mobilized between medical centers in Flagstaff and Cottonwood, Arizona, conducting evaluations and administering treatments for patients across all age groups, ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
Worked in various departments, including CU, ER, MED-SURG, TELE, OB, and NICU.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
San Diego Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
03.2000 - 01.2003
Medical/Surgical (MED-SURG) Respiratory Director in the Emergency Room ER.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
08.1999 - 03.2000
Conduct assessments and administer care to neonatal and pediatric patients in diverse healthcare settings, including NICU, Medical/Surgical (MED-SURG), and Emergency Room (ER).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
San Diego Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.1998 - 07.1999
Assessed and provided care for neonatal and pediatric patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Medical/Surgical (MED-SURG), and Emergency Room (ER) settings.