Jennifer DeFilippo, PA-C
Johnstown,NY
Summary
Compassionate Physician Assistant with proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication with patients and collaborating physicians and evidence-based practices. Skilled in interpreting diagnostic tests, comprehensive examinations and managing electronic health records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
WellNow Urgent Care
Amsterdam, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely and effective patient care delivery.
- Managed electronic health records with accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
Physician Assistant
Petite Psychiatry
Lake Worth, FL
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Telemedicine, out patient and hospital rounds for medication management depression, anxiety, ADHD and Bipolar disorder.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Enhanced patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans through detailed education and follow-up strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Medical Assistant
Reva Medical Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Physician Assistant
Saratoga Emergency Physicians
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses, improving treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic patient treatment.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as suturing, I&D's, joint and fracture reduction.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely and effective patient care delivery.
- Managed electronic health records with accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Physician Assistant
Eastern Medical Support
Amsterdam, NY
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Occupational medicine: Conducted physical examinations, performed and interpreted PFT's and EKG's.
Education
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
HVCC in Affiliation With Albany Medical Center
Albany, NYAssociate of Science - General Studies
HVCC
TroySkills
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Incisions and drainage
- Wound care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Electronic medical records
- Telemedicine
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
- Evidence-based medicine
- Evaluating culture results
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant
- Licensed in Florida and NY
- NYS DEA
- BLS
- DOT
- Worker's compensation
Timeline
Physician Assistant
WellNow Urgent Care
08.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Petite Psychiatry
08.2020 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Reva Medical Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2020
Physician Assistant
Saratoga Emergency Physicians
06.2014 - 05.2018
Physician Assistant
Eastern Medical Support
10.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
HVCC in Affiliation With Albany Medical Center
Associate of Science - General Studies
HVCC
National certification
Recertified 2024