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Graciela Diaz Tanner

Physician Assistant
Palm Harbor/Puerto Rico,FL/Puerto Rico

Summary

An experienced physician for 10-years from Argentina (also licensed in Mexico) who is practicing as a surgical assistant during the transition to MD, practices as a surgical assistant to attending surgeon(s), residents, in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of patients under direction of the surgeon and licensed Physician Assistant

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Hospital Hima San Pablo
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
  • Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and [Type] services.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
  • Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.

Medical Assistant

Visiting Angels, Home Health Care
05.2010 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Gynecologist

Hospital Simplemente Evita
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Worked closely with nurses to check on patient statuses and needs.
  • Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
  • Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans.
  • Provided fast and accurate patient diagnostics or referrals.
  • Took lab results and applied findings to treatments.
  • Consulted with patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic concerns.
  • Perform surgeries to patients

Professor

Macuspana
  • Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.

Director of Department CONALEP

La Escalera Hospital, Macuspana
10.2003 - 03.2007
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.

Director

Andina Walk in Clinic
10.2009 - 05.2010

Medical Assistant

Pinellas
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Education

ABSA -

American Board of Surgical Assistants
Miami, FL

M.D - Gynecology

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Florida Medical School
Clearwater, FL

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Junta De Licenciamiento Y Disciplina
Puerto Rico
04.2023

Skills

  • COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Microsoft Office Professional Suite
  • Kareo
  • DrChrono
  • Meditech

Certification

Licensed Surgical Assistant at SSF-ABSA

Certified Medical Assistant Certified Nurse Assistant Licensed Medical Doctor Argentina/Mexico

CPR Certified

Certified Neurolinguistic Practitioner Certified Ayurvedic Medicine

Licensed Physician Assistant

Languages; English / Spanish

Affiliations

Elected Honored Member of Medical Society from Jalapa Mexico Elected Honored Member of the Medical Society from Villa Benito Juarez ( Native Indian Community) Elected Volunteer of the month in THE Haven of RCS, Clearwater because of the labor with the Latino and African American community Recognition form Moffitt Center as motivational speaker for the Latino Survivor Breast Cancer

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Hospital Hima San Pablo
03.2023 - 07.2023

Gynecologist

Hospital Simplemente Evita
03.2017 - 03.2019

Medical Assistant

Visiting Angels, Home Health Care
05.2010 - Current

Director

Andina Walk in Clinic
10.2009 - 05.2010

Medical Assistant

Pinellas
07.2007 - 06.2009

Director of Department CONALEP

La Escalera Hospital, Macuspana
10.2003 - 03.2007

Professor

Macuspana

ABSA -

American Board of Surgical Assistants

M.D - Gynecology

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Florida Medical School

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Junta De Licenciamiento Y Disciplina

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