Isabella Dada

Ambitious certified PA with exceptional skills in patient interviewing and assessment. Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an understanding of medical terminology. Strong leadership abilities with a profound passion for learning new tasks and concepts quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational talents.

• Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA
• NYS HIPAA Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
• HIPAA for Health Care Workers
• Basic LIFE Support CPR & AED- American Heart Association
• COVID -19 Testing Certification
• Project Sunshine (Wagner College)
• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Certificate of Completion of Accredited Physician Assistant Program

• Assessing labs and diagnosing imaging
• ACLS
• BCLS
• Arterial Puncture
• Venous Puncture
• Chest tube care
• Wound Care
• NG tube placement/removal
• IM injections
• Intradermal injections
• Subcutaneous injections
• IV placement
• Urinary catheterization
• Pelvic exam
• Suturing
• Splinting/casting

• Shadowed Physician, Dr. Kira Feldman, Cedarbridge Pediatrics, Barnegat, NJ, 2018
• Shadowed PA, Connolly Dermatology, Barnegat, NJ, 2018
• Volunteered, Hackensack Meridian Health/Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ, 2015-2019

• Urgent Care/ Emergency Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital - 5 weeks

Throughout the duration of 5 weeks, I was able to gain experience in the management of acute and emergent medical cases, asses critically ill patients and learn procedural techniques from experienced medical providers. This further strengthened my ability to handle fast paced situations, use critical thinking skills, and communicate effectively with patients as well as their families.

• Emergency Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center - 5 weeks

During my rotation in RUMC emergency department, I had the opportunity to independently see patients under the guidance of supervising physicians. This gave me the ability to participate in a team-based patient care environment. I was able to focus on the development of my clinical skills such as suturing wounds, IV placement, chest tube care, urinary catheterization and more much; while also strengthening my patient assessment skills.

• OB/GYN, Staten Island University hospital - 5 weeks
• Pediatrics (Emergency Department), Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - 5 weeks
• Family Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center - 5 weeks
• Surgery, Dr. Vladimir Rubinshtyen @ RUMC - 5 weeks
• Psychiatry, Brooklyn VA Medical Center - 5 weeks
• Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Brian Mignola - 5 weeks
• Adolescent, Eden II - 2 weeks
• NICU, Richmond University Medical Center - 5 weeks
• Trauma Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center - 5 weeks
• Cardiology, Staten Island University Hospital - 5 weeks
• Long term care, Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center- 5 weeks
• Psychiatry, South Staffordshire, England & Staffordshire Healthcare NHS, UK, 1 week
• Family Medicine, Guatemala, 1 week

• Expand your Horizon, Staffordshire England, 2022

Visited south Staffordshire England for a week in order to gain a broader understanding of how mental health services are provided in different countries and well as the opportunity to learn about unique approaches to psychological treatment around the world.

• Expand your Horizon, Guatemala, 2023

Traveled to Guatemala to facilitate clinics in rural areas to provide healthcare to patients in need. Enhanced prior history and physical exam skills by given the opportunity to independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

• Sunrise Day Camp, Staten Island, NY, 3 weeks, 2022,

Working with children struggling with cancer & their families

• Hackensack Meridian Health, Manahawkin, NJ, 2015-2019

Worked on all floors volunteering & assisting patient needs

Healthcare has noted an increased incidence of patients leaving the Emergency Department (ED) against medical advice (AMA). My Master Thesis group and I have conducted a study to determine if a correlation exists between prior unfavorable hospital encounters and a patient's decision to leave AMA. The goal of this study is to identify possible modifiable factors that could effectively reduce this incidence rate of AMA.

References available upon request