Joseph Zanga
SEMINOLE,FL
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant with 35 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Envision Physicians Services
Clearwater, FL
11.1995 - Current
- Provided medical consultations and treatments for emergency room patients under physician supervision.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Perform complex laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages. Perform incision and drainage on abscesses as well as debridement of wounds.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Performed advanced procedures, including intubations, line insertions and emergency response procedures for events.
- Ordered and evaluated diagnostic studies.
- Performed endotracheal intubations.
Physician Assistant
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
Clearwater, FL
04.2001 - 01.2018
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant
American Family and Geriatric Care
St. Petersburg, FL
01.1993 - 11.1995
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
- Provided preventive screenings and care to patients.
Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Associates of Florida
Seminole, FL
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- First assisted in various orthopedic cases including arthroplasty, ORIF, and spinal surgery. Duties also included writing post operative orders, performing post op rounds, pulling drains and arranging discharge and follow up.
- Performed admission history and physicals, perioperative rounds and discharge summaries.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
Physician Assistant
Keys Healthcare Associates
Marathon, FL
09.1990 - 11.1991
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
Physician Assistant
Physicians Geriatric Services
Brooksville, FL
01.1988 - 09.1990
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Physician Assistant
VA Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL
08.1987 - 12.1987
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences (Physician Assistant Program)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.1987
Skills
- Prescribing Medication
- Ordering Tests
- MInor procedures such as suturing, wound debridement, and incision and drainage of abscesses
- Cast and splint applications
- Closed reductions of fractures and dislocations
- Implementing Treatment Plans
- Differential Diagnoses
- Documenting Vitals
- Performing Physicals
- Primary Care Experience
- Managing Charts
- Assessing Patient Presentation
- Emergency Medicine
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certified, 2022
- FL License PA1923
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
04.2001 - 01.2018
Physician Assistant
Envision Physicians Services
11.1995 - Current
Physician Assistant
American Family and Geriatric Care
01.1993 - 11.1995
Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Associates of Florida
01.1992 - 01.1993
Physician Assistant
Keys Healthcare Associates
09.1990 - 11.1991
Physician Assistant
Physicians Geriatric Services
01.1988 - 09.1990
Physician Assistant
VA Medical Center
08.1987 - 12.1987
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences (Physician Assistant Program)
University of Florida
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