Seeking a Physician Assistant position to leverage my clinical skills, comprehensive medical knowledge, and dedication to patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. Committed to providing patient-centered care with a focus on promoting social determinants of health and improving health disparities.
Conducted mental status exams, developed treatment plans, applied therapeutic interventions, and managed acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Performed emergency procedures including IV insertions, suturing, splinting, and developed rapid differential diagnoses for acute conditions.
"Communicates compassion and integrity."- Kevin Maxwell, MD
Assisted in transplant surgeries, performed suturing techniques, managed pre- and post-operative care, and handled dialysis access procedures.
"Jessica is an outstanding PA student who actively contributed to the care of our patients." - Michelle Sanders, DNP
Managed complex chronic conditions, read EKGs, performed diagnostic procedures such as skin biopsies, coordinated multidisciplinary care, and conducted post-hospital discharge and Medicare wellness visits.
"Patients loved her for her professionalism and for her thoroughness" - Gertrudes Montemayor, MD
Conducted well-child visits, performed developmental screenings, administered vaccinations, and managed pediatric acute conditions.
"Eager to learn about well child visits, vaccines, periodicity schedule and the different medical conditions affecting children. She is very professional, respectful and knowledgeable." - Margaret German De La Cruz, MD
Performed pelvic exams, prenatal assessments, bedside prenatal ultrasounds, fetal Doppler monitoring, and assisted in LEEP and colposcopy procedures. Assisted with and observed numerous IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, and provided counseling on contraceptives and women's health issues.
"Jessica was an asset to the clinic. She is thorough, thoughtful and careful." - Andrea Gekas- WHNP, CNM
Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations, managed chronic conditions, performed physical exams, and provided preventative care.
"Jessica proved to be an exceptionally strong and advanced clinical student, demonstrating professionalism, intelligence, and excellence in patient care. She independently formulated well-researched care plans and recommendations, showing a real commitment to the ethical care of her patients."-Amber Ramage, FNP
Languages: Bilingual (English & Spanish)
EMR/EHR: EPIC, Powerchart
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center (SJPHC) Boston, MA
Licensed by Brigham and Women's Hospital, SJPHC is a community health center that provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in Jamaica Plain and its surrounding communities.
Medical Assistant - Full-Time 09/2019 - 12/2021
Involved in interdisciplinary, direct patient care that includes obtaining vitals, electrocardiograms, swabs, hearing/vision and Mini-Cog tests. Assist in procedures, such as hysteroscopies, Papanicolaou tests, colposcopies, contraceptives insertions/removals. Trained new medical assistants. Conducted wellness calls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Practice Assistant II - Full-Time 11/2018 - 09/2019
Scheduled, registered, processed referrals, and updated financial information for patients in the Family Medicine, Women's Health, and Adult Medicine Departments.
AAPA, 2023-Present
References available upon request.