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Irene Saldana Walton

Long Beach,CA

Summary

I was born and raised in the Orange County area. Extremely passionate in working with underserved communities. Bilingual and bicultural in Spanish. Accomplished Physician Associate, with extensive experience caring for patients in various capacities.

I am in search of a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal and problem solving skills. I am dedicated professionally, with a history of meeting both professional and personal goals. I work well under pressure and to challenges to best enhance the organization where I am employed

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Associate

Clinca Medica La Esperanza
Paramount, CA
09.2018 - Current
  • Provide and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
  • Respond to code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
  • Prescribe treatment and health maintenance plans according to patient's medical condition.
  • Perform preventive visits daily to optimize chronic conditions, educate patients and caregivers and develop proactive care plans.
  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.

Serene Village Properties, LLC

Self-employeed / Owner
Long Beach, CA
04.2018 - Current

Proprietor. Purchased tax liens and auctions in Florida real estate market

  • Researched commercial and residential real estate deals.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing deals

Physician Assistant

Bristol Plaza Family Medicine
Santa Ana, CA
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and wellness services (weight loss program).
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

Sole Proprietor

Self / 212 Degress Bistro, LLC.
Long Beach, CA
08.2007 - 02.2016

Owner, Professional Chef.

Opened a restaurant from the ground up

Lead, mentored and managed culinary team

Developed and planned menus and daily specials

Created prep lists for kitchen crew

Managed food costing and inventory

Maintain standards of operation to ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations

Physician Assistant

St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA / SeaView
Wilmington, CA
07.1996 - 11.2006
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and Industrial medicine services.
  • Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 140 consultations weekly.
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

Education

Professional Chef - Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts
Laguna Beach, CA
08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Charles Drew University
City Of Los Angeles, CA
06.1996

Post Baccalaureate - Socio-ecology

University California Irvine
Irvine, CA
09.1994

Bachelors / Special Studies - Parasites - Biology / Parasitology / Cross Cultural Ministries

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
06.1992

Skills

  • Determining and Prescribing Medication
  • Compassionate Care
  • Symptom Assessment and Evaluation
  • Disease Prevention
  • History Evaluations
  • Explaining Complex Diagnoses
  • Wound Care
  • Quality Medical Care
  • Answering Questions
  • Family Medicine

Extra Curricular Activities

I am the youngest of 10 children. I am the first and only to graduate from college. I make it a point to mentor my nephews and nieces (and now their children), to start and complete college. I was able to attend college because of my academic achievements and earned a full softball scholarship an elite college. I enjoy watching sports and teaching my children how to play different sports. I enjoy music, mostly live music in other countries. I love to travel and enjoy exercising, weight lifting especially.

Timeline

Physician Associate

Clinca Medica La Esperanza
09.2018 - Current

Serene Village Properties, LLC

Self-employeed / Owner
04.2018 - Current

Physician Assistant

Bristol Plaza Family Medicine
06.2016 - 06.2018

Sole Proprietor

Self / 212 Degress Bistro, LLC.
08.2007 - 02.2016

Physician Assistant

St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA / SeaView
07.1996 - 11.2006

Professional Chef - Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Charles Drew University

Post Baccalaureate - Socio-ecology

University California Irvine

Bachelors / Special Studies - Parasites - Biology / Parasitology / Cross Cultural Ministries

Vanguard University of Southern California
Irene Saldana Walton