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Erica Mercado

Erica Mercado

Modesto,CA

Summary

Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.

Overview

Work History

Physician Assistant

Sacramento County Jail-Mental Health Services
  • Assisted physicians in daily tasks and patient care
  • Clinical role involved various supportive duties, such as rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, updating patient medical records, obtain imaging and lab results for physicians to review
  • Performed administrative tasks, such as, scheduling and confirming patient appointments, obtain authorizations for procedures and collaborated with other medical offices to expedite patient referrals to appropriate specialists.

Physician Assistant

MD Urgent Care
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Health Clinic-Family Medicine
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.

Physician Assistant

Orchard Hospital-Emergency Medicine
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.

Physician Assistant

Camarena Health -Women's Health
  • Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
  • Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Main Hospital-Inpatient Internal Medicine
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Main Hospital- Urology Surgery
  • Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Health Clinic- Pediatrics
  • Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
  • Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
  • Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Certified Medical Assistant

James R. Payne MD-Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Played a crucial role in the recovery of post-operative patients to help contribute to a successful surgical outcome
  • Position included various supportive duties, such as, evaluating patient post-surgery, removal of sutures/staples, removal of JP drains, dressing changes, wound cultures, recorded patients surgical progress and notified physician if patient was having any post surgical complications
  • Reviewed medical consents with patients prior to procedures, and assisted physician with minor procedures.

Education

Master of Health Services - Physician Assistant

UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School Of Nursing
2570 48th St, Sacramento, CA 95817
06.2023

Skills

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Hospital Consultations
  • Family Medicine
  • Direct Patient Care

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Sacramento County Jail-Mental Health Services

Physician Assistant

MD Urgent Care

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Health Clinic-Family Medicine

Physician Assistant

Orchard Hospital-Emergency Medicine

Physician Assistant

Camarena Health -Women's Health

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Main Hospital-Inpatient Internal Medicine

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Main Hospital- Urology Surgery

Physician Assistant

UC Davis Health Clinic- Pediatrics

Certified Medical Assistant

James R. Payne MD-Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Master of Health Services - Physician Assistant

UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School Of Nursing
Erica Mercado