A native south floridian Physician Assistant currently working in Emergency Medicine, who thrives in a cultivating environment where I can use my energy and passion to provide healthcare to individuals in this special community.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Lead APP
HCA JFK
Atlantis, United States
07.2021 - Current
Managed diverse patient caseload with varying acuities, applying critical thinking and prioritization skills.
Procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, reductions
Interpret EKGs, laboratory findings, X-Ray and CT imaging
Monitored APP performance metrics to identify trends and support operational improvements.
Served as liaison between physician and APP to enhance communication and collaboration.
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Palm Beach Neurosurgery
Wellington, United States
10.2019 - 07.2021
Delivered pre/peri/post-operative care in ICU, inpatient, and outpatient settings to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Managed on-call duties as first responder for neurosurgical consults from emergency room and inpatient settings, initiating timely treatment
Responded to on-call emergencies for neurosurgery to include: first call for neurosurgical consults from emergency room/inpatient setting, initiate appropriate treatment
Round on neurosurgical patients daily in hospital setting
Conducted comprehensive patient history assessments and physical exams, ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests (MRI, CT, CTA, myelogram, x-ray) to inform treatment plans
Management of ventricular and lumbar drains
Gather patient history, perform thorough physical exams, order and interpret appropriate testing (MRI, CT, CTA, myelogram, x-ray, etc.)
Communicate effectively with other specialists to maintain multi-specialty care
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
MD Now Urgent Care
West Palm Beach, United States
02.2018 - 10.2019
Operated independently across multiple healthcare facilities in South Florida
Delivered healthcare to diverse patient population, including pediatrics, worker's compensation, and auto injuries, addressing varying degrees of acuity
Ordered and interpreted necessary diagnostic studies, including labs, EKGs, and x-rays, to inform treatment decisions
Interpret labs/imaging
Laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound care, burn treatment, IV therapy, and other minor procedures
Education
Physician Assistant - Masters of Clinical Medical Science
Barry University
Miami Shores
Health Sciences Pre-Clinical B.S. - Psychology B.S.
University of Central Florida
Orlando
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Critical thinking
Time management
Teamwork
Patient assessment
Certification
NCCPA, 12/01/17, Present
DEA, 07/01/23, Present
BLS, ACLS, PALS, 07/01/21, Present
Personal Information
Title: Physician Assistant
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Lead APP
HCA JFK
07.2021 - Current
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Palm Beach Neurosurgery
10.2019 - 07.2021
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
MD Now Urgent Care
02.2018 - 10.2019
Physician Assistant - Masters of Clinical Medical Science
Barry University
Health Sciences Pre-Clinical B.S. - Psychology B.S.