Rachel Mushimata Ogunro
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Physician Assistant student at A.T. Still University's Central Coast Physician Assistant Program (Class of 2026) with more than 1,000 clinical hours and 991 patient encounters across Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Women's Health, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery. Dedicated to serving diverse and underserved populations through culturally humble, patient-centered care. Extensive clinical training within Community Health Centers of the Central Coast and Marian Regional Medical Center.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Medicine
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 188 patient encounters
- Comprehensive histories and physical examinations
- Preventive care and chronic disease management
- Patient education and counseling
Pediatrics
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 197 patient encounters
- Well-child examinations
- Pediatric medication dosing
- Preventive pediatric care
Behavioral Health
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 135 patient encounters
- Depression screening (PHQ-9)
- Mental status examinations
- Behavioral health assessments
Women's Health
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 146 patient encounters
- Pelvic examinations
- Bimanual examinations
- Breast examinations
- Pap smear collection
- HPV and cervical specimen collection
- Women's preventive health care
Emergency Medicine
Marian Regional Medical Center
- 127 patient encounters
- Evaluation of acute and emergent conditions
- Laceration repair and suturing
- Incision and drainage procedures
- Wound care management
- Extremity immobilization and splinting
- ECG and diagnostic imaging interpretation
General Surgery
Marian Regional Medical Center
- 198 patient encounters
- Surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving
- Sterile technique
- Perioperative patient care
- Postoperative management
Internal Medicine
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 07.2026
- Scheduled June–July 2026
Pathology Technician
Pinnacle Dermatology
01.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine / Genesis Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Victorian of Sycamore
01.2018 - 01.2020
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University – Central Coast Physician Assistant Program
09-2026
Master of Science - Biology
Eastern Illinois University
01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Northern Illinois University
01-2019
Skills
- History and physical examinations
- Differential diagnosis development
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive medicine
- Patient education
- Pelvic examinations
- Speculum examinations
- Bimanual examinations
- Breast examinations
- Pap smear collection
- Cervical specimen collection
- Laceration repair and suturing
- Incision and drainage (I&D)
- Splinting and immobilization
- Wound assessment and dressing application
- Suture removal
- Laboratory interpretation
- Chemistry panel interpretation
- ECG interpretation
- Radiograph interpretation
- Culture specimen collection
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Interests
Family Medicine, Community Health, Women's Health, Preventive Medicine, Underserved Populations, Emergency Medicine
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pathology Technician
Pinnacle Dermatology
01.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine / Genesis Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Victorian of Sycamore
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science - Biology
Eastern Illinois University
Internal Medicine
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
- 07.2026
General Surgery
Marian Regional Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
Marian Regional Medical Center
Women's Health
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Behavioral Health
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Pediatrics
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Family Medicine
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University – Central Coast Physician Assistant Program