Javier Suarez MPAS,PA-C
Expedite Clarity Care LLC (Psychiatric professional)
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat psychiatric 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.
Seasoned Psychiatrist physician assistant bringing 9+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting patient who suffer from mental illness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Zeitgeist Wellness
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Professional Psychiatric Associates Of RGV
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of over 35 patients.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
- Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
- Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
- Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
C.C.I International
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Mid-Valley Urgent Care
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Hired, onboarded and supervised [Number] nursing staff efficiently, equitably and thoughtfully.
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Reported births, deaths and contagious disease outbreaks to government officials as required by federal and institutional regulations.
- Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and urgent services.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Renaissance Psychiatry
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Renaissance Psychiatry
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered psychotropic medications and develop treatment plans to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated psychiatric healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
- Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
- Prepared and submitted case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Alton Children Care
09.2016 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, and patient education.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX06.2015
Bachelor of Science - BIOLOGY
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg TX07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2011
Skills
- Treatment Management
- Client Care
- Interpret Test Results
- Health Records Management
- Patient Histories
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Examine Patients
- Mental Health Care
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Relationship Issues Management
- Prepare Diagnoses
- Plan Treatments
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Clinical Interventions
- Coping Skills
- Prescribe Medication
- Chronic Disorders
- Crisis Situations
Affiliations
Member of the Texas Psychiatric Physician Assistant Association.
Member of the Neuroscience Educational Institute.
Prolific in both English/Spanish.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Zeitgeist Wellness
06.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Professional Psychiatric Associates Of RGV
02.2021 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
C.C.I International
05.2020 - 03.2021
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Mid-Valley Urgent Care
07.2019 - 05.2020
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Renaissance Psychiatry
06.2018 - 03.2019
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Renaissance Psychiatry
08.2017 - 02.2019
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Alton Children Care
09.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - BIOLOGY
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Pan American
Additional Information
CONDITIONS TREATED BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE :ADHD, BIPOLAR DISORDER, SCHIZOPHENIA, OCD, MAJOR DEPRESSION DISORDER, GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER, INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIVE DISORDER, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ETC. WE ARE STRICTLY TELEHEALTH BUT THROUGH OUT MY YEARS IN PRACTICE HAVE SEEN MANY FULL RECOVERIES. I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE REGAIN THIER LIFE BACK ,RETURN TO WORK,SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND MOST IMPORTANT FAMILY. WE CAN OVER COME THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER.
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