Gabriele MEza
Seattle,WA
Summary
Results-driven Physician Assistant with over 10 years of experience in diverse clinical settings. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and effective communication, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring comprehensive follow-up.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant Certified
MultiCare Health System, Dept. of Occupational Med
Mill Creek, Washington
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories for occupational health evaluations.
- Assisted in performing physical examinations and diagnostic tests in various settings.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and wellness strategies in the workplace.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Managed referrals to specialists and coordinated follow-up care for patients.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
Physician Assistant Certified
Overlake Medical Center, Dept. of Neurosurgery
Bellevue, Washington
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed and treated neurosurgical patients in the outpatient clinic, ICU, emergency department, and pre- and post-operative settings.
- Surgical first assist.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient follow-ups and coordinated care with specialists.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations and workflow management.
Physician Assistant Certified
MultiCare Health System, Dept. of Orthopedics
Tacoma, Washington
03.2013 - 08.2020
- Assessed and treated orthopedic spine and general orthopedica patients in the outpatient clinic, emergency department, and pre- and post-operative settings.
- Surgical first assist.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient follow-ups and coordinated care with specialists.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations and workflow management.
Physician Assistant Certified
Franciscan Health System, Dept. of Neurosurgery
Tacoma, Washington
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Assessed and treated neurosurgical patients in the outpatient clinic, ICU, emergency department, and pre- and post-operative settings.
- Surgical first assist.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient follow-ups and coordinated care with specialists.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations and workflow management.
Physician Assistant Certified
Swedish Medical Center, Dept. of Neurosurgery
Seattle, Washington
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Assessed and treated neurosurgical patients in the outpatient clinic, ICU, emergency department, and pre- and post-operative settings.
- Worked closely with neurosurgery residents and fellows.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient follow-ups and coordinated care with specialists.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations and workflow management.
Physician Assistant Certified
University of Washington, Harborview Medical Ctr
Seattle, Washington
06.2005 - 11.2007
- Assessed and treated neurosurgical patients in the outpatient clinic, ICU, emergency department, and pre- and post-operative settings.
- Surgical first assist as needed, following residents and fellows.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient follow-ups and coordinated care with specialists.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation.
- Supported clinical staff in daily operations and workflow management.
Education
Physician Assisstant Studies - Medicine
University of Washington, School of Medicine
MEDEX NW Seattle Campus09-2003
Associate of Science - Science And Biology Prerequisites
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT09-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA09-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Diagnostic testing
- Care coordination
- Surgical first assist
- Bedside surgical assist
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Collaboration with specialists
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Workflow management
- Discharge summaries
- Diagnosing conditions
- Evaluating culture results
- Wound care
- Patient history documentation
- Remote health monitoring
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting radiology results
- Patient management
- Emergency room consultations
- Orthopedic care
- Evidence-based medicine
- Working with specialists
- Surgery
- Interpreting pathology results
- Performing physicals
- Incisions and drainage
- Medical records management
- Diagnostic codes
- Completing examinations
- Primary care experience
- EMR / EHR
- Managing prescription refills
- Discharge planning
- Debridement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant Certified
MultiCare Health System, Dept. of Occupational Med
10.2021 - 04.2022
Physician Assistant Certified
Overlake Medical Center, Dept. of Neurosurgery
09.2020 - 08.2021
Physician Assistant Certified
MultiCare Health System, Dept. of Orthopedics
03.2013 - 08.2020
Physician Assistant Certified
Franciscan Health System, Dept. of Neurosurgery
12.2010 - 05.2012
Physician Assistant Certified
Swedish Medical Center, Dept. of Neurosurgery
06.2008 - 10.2010
Physician Assistant Certified
University of Washington, Harborview Medical Ctr
06.2005 - 11.2007
Physician Assisstant Studies - Medicine
University of Washington, School of Medicine
Associate of Science - Science And Biology Prerequisites
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Evergreen State College