FLORINDA FERNANDES
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant over 6 years in practice with a strong clinical and pharmacology background serving the pediatric to geriatric populations. Specialized in Psychiatry and mental health, I believe in the importance of taking in consideration medical, psychosocial and emotional factors treating the patient as a whole with compassion. Motivated and adept at learning, enthusiastic to immerse into vascular medicine. Want to be instrumental with my knowledge and experiences to support the mission and goals of your respected practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Compass Health Systems
12.2017 - Current
- Proficient in conducting patient histories, psychiatric assessments and evaluations, provide medication management in the outpatient and virtual setting for the pediatric and adult populations
- Provide inpatient acute crisis medication management for patient stabilization, followup continuum visits, patient education and counseling
- Provide assessments and medication management for patients in ALF/SNF setting, patient education and counseling, family conference meetings, pharmaceutical medication meetings
Psychiatry/Mental Health Physician Assistant
South Coast Psychiatric & Medical Services
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Perform initial assessments and provide medication treatment plans for substance use disorder patients seeking detoxification along with continuum care in the outpatient care program
- Provide daily followup assessments, medication management, patient education and counseling
Education
Master of Medical Science -
St. Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania12.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida08.2018
Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Program -
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida05.2017
Associate in Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida05.2017
Skills
- Multitasker in a high-pressure environment with multiple patients, prioritizing tasks efficiently
- Good communicator and active listener
- Working knowledge in Spanish, conversation knowledge in Cantonese
- EMR experienced in eClinicalWorks, IPatientCare, Health Fusion, Meditouch, Cerner, SMARTMD
- Supportive team member
Certification
- Florida Board of Medicine Physician Assistant License PA 9110868
- DEA Registration MF 4721292
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Training Certification
- Occupational Exposure to Blood Pathogens (OSHA) Training Certification
- Prevention of Medical Errors Certification
- Substance Abuse Screening and Training (SBIRT) Certification
- HIV/AIDS: Epidemic update for Florida
- Strategies for appropriate opioid prescribing: the Florida requirement
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Compass Health Systems
12.2017 - Current
Psychiatry/Mental Health Physician Assistant
South Coast Psychiatric & Medical Services
10.2017 - 05.2019
Associate in Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Miami Dade College
Master of Medical Science -
St. Francis University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Program -
Miami Dade College
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