Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Contact Information
Affiliations
Presentations And Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Jorge Echeverry

Gainesville,Florida

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PA-C Resident - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

NF/SG VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024

Dermatology (Adrienne Feinglass PA-C, Cloudia Kowalski ARNP)

Provided routine care in dermatological setting and performed outpatient procedures. Performed 20 shave biopsies, 6 Curettage and Electrodesiccation procedures, and over 60 liquid nitrogen treatments. Evaluated and treated patients with a myriad of diseases, performed comprehensive full skin exams, and biopsied over 20 neoplasms of uncertain behaviors.

Home-Based Primary Care (Linda Hauzer, DNP, Kathryn Waters ARNP)

Conducted primary care history taking and physical exams on home-bound patients, patients in palliative on and hospice care based in their home. Administered 20 influenza, covid, pneumococcal vaccines. Conducted comprehensive physical exams, and provided medication management for patients with compliance problems.

Psychiatry MacKenzie Butler PA-C, Dr. Sunday Ilechukwu MD)

Took comprehensive history, conducted physical exams, and formed a differential diagnosis. Interviewed, examined, and formulated a treatment plan for several psychological disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoid, schizophreniform, schizotypal, bipolar disorders, substance abuse disorders, alcohol abuse disorders and withdrawal, cocaine withdrawal, ADD/ADHD, Somatic disorders, and suicidal/homicidal ideation.

Pulmonology (Sally Thompson PA-C, Dr. Semiramis Carbajal MD, Dr. Susheela Hadigal MD)

Conducted comprehensive interview and physical for several patients with lung masses and interstitial lung diseases. Created in-depth documentation for lung transplant patients, and potential endobronchial valve implant potential candidates. Interpreted CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and treated patients with a myriad of other diseases including but not limited to COPD, Asthma, and other obstructive lung diseases.

Sleep Medicine (Dr. Minh Nguyen MD, Dr. Kevin Kokesh MD, Dr. Semiramis Carbajal MD)

Evaluated and competed comprehensive history and physicals on patients with obstructive and central sleep apnea. Evaluated and provided optimization counseling to patients using cpap, and bipap machines. Followed-up with patients who have central sleep apnea using Remede implantable devices, and also obstructive sleep apnea patients using Inspire implantable devices.

Endocrinology (Naghma Ahmed PA-C, Dr. Majlinda Xhikola MD, Dr. Mohamad Sukkari MD)

Adjusted and managed the medications of patients on TRT/HRT, and insulin. Provided comprehensive history taking for follow-ups, and optimized pharmaceutical regimen, Interpreted and managed the continuous glucose monitor data of Dexcom, Medtronic, and Freestyle Libre devices, and optimized diabetic regimen.

General Surgery (Amy Mullikin APRN, Dr. George Sarosi MD)

Excisions (cysts, skin tags, lipomas) and suturing, pre-op clearance and H&Ps, and post-op care (Wound vac removal, suture removal)

Hospitalist Service (Chris Bumgarner PA-C)

CHF, CAD, Afib, HTN, DM, AKI, CKD, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, a variety of malignancies, GI bleeds, Pancreatitis, Alcohol Abuse, DKA

Infectious Disease (Pending), Cardiology (Pending), Urgent Care (Pending), Geriatrics (Pending)

PA-S2 - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

Keiser University
01.2021 - 01.2022

General Surgery, Larkin Hospital

Dermatology, Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Emergency Medicine, Larkin South

Pediatrics, Dr. Marcos Akerman

Family Medicine, Acevedo Family Group

Internal Medicine, Intercare Medicine

South Florida Oncology and Hematology

OBGYN, South Florida Women’s Health

Psychiatry, Compass Health

Hematology/Oncology, HCA Woodmont

Chief Medical Scribe - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

ScribeAmerica
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Oversee all scribes within a site and perform administrative duties to uphold our team’s integrity.
  • Train new scribes to meet the expectations of ScribeAmerica and Reduced errors in medical records by diligently reviewing and editing transcribed notes for accuracy and clarity.
  • Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the provider.
  • Collect, organize, and catalog past medical history and other relevant history to facilitate medical decision making. Input physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and referrals under provider’s name.

Rehab Tech - (Part Time, 20 Hrs/week)

CardioFlex Therapy
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Deliver hands-on patient care with: ultrasound wand massage therapy on muscles for pain relief, and on the feet for pain from bone spurs. Applied low-level laser therapy to muscles for pain relief. Carefully applied TENS unit electrical nodes and provided stimulation on muscles for pain relief. Delivered timed hot/cold therapy for pain relief
  • Provided ADL, functional mobility, ROM and strength therapies under supervising therapist.
  • Assisted therapists in conducting evaluations to assess patient needs and establish measurable goals for rehabilitation programs.
  • Managed inventory of rehabilitation equipment and supplies, maintaining sufficient levels for daily operations while adhering to budget constraints.

Peer Health Educator (Part Time, 20 Hrs/week)

REACH
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated and planned outreach events on-campus organizations such as fraternities, USF Housing, or other clubs about General Wellness, Alcohol and Other Drugs education, and Sexual Health
  • Served as an officer on the E-Board for REACH, overseeing 20+ other Peer Health Educator Volunteers, and working with a leadership team of 5 other officers to lead a club of over 100 members
  • Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices by organizing fitness classes, nutrition seminars, and stress reduction activities tailored to the needs of college students.
  • Reduced risky behaviors among the student population through targeted prevention campaigns focused on substance abuse, sexual health, and stress management.

Education

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies -

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2021

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • EMR (eCW, Greenway, EPIC, CPRS)

Contact Information

Email: jorge.echeverry.pa@gmail.com, 

Alt Email: j.echeverry1@student.keiseruniversity.edu  

Gainesville, 32608, Tamarac, 33319, Hallandale, 33009, Tampa, 33602

Affiliations

FAPA - Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, 01/2024 - Current

Presentations And Awards

Presentation - 1/19/2024: National PA Program Didactic Lecture 

  • Presented on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, long-term care, and prognosis of CPFE (Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema)

Presentation - 2/20/2018: 6th Annual Southeastern U.S. Regional Drug Summit Prevention Summit

  • Represented the University of South Florida’s Center for Student Well-Being at the national Southeastern U.S. Regional Drug Prevention Summit
  • Presented the implementation of the “Watch Your BAC Campaign” at USF, which is a successful county-wide collaboration to Implement an Alcohol Harm-Reduction program for college Students

Certification

  • Active PA license - PA9115788 August 2014 - May 2018
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS certification up to date

Timeline

PA-C Resident - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

NF/SG VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024

PA-S2 - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

Keiser University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Medical Scribe - (Full Time, 40 Hrs/week)

ScribeAmerica
08.2018 - 12.2020

Rehab Tech - (Part Time, 20 Hrs/week)

CardioFlex Therapy
06.2018 - 05.2019

Peer Health Educator (Part Time, 20 Hrs/week)

REACH
08.2017 - 05.2018

M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies -

Keiser University

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences -

University of South Florida
Jorge Echeverry