Karen Benedetti-Colter
Roebling,New Jersey
Summary
Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Full time in acute care management of cardiac patients
- Independent daily rounding, admissions orders management and discharge
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks
- Manages approximately 15 patients per day
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
Physician Assistant
New Brunswick Cardiology Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Full time in acute care management of cardiac patients at both St. Peters University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- Independent daily rounding, admissions orders, management and discharges for groups cardiac and electrophysiology patients.
- Independent daily rounding, admissions orders, management and discharges for groups cardiac and electrophysiology patients.
- Managed approximately 10 patents per day, including incoming calls, emails and faxes.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Physician Assistant Research
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Medical management of patients participating in clinical research protocols.
- Primary focus was managing HIV disease and other related illnesses within confines of research protocols.
- Patient recruitment and screening
Physician Assistant/Research Scientist
Center for Gene Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2001
Physician Assistant
North Penn Family Medical Associates
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Full schedule of patients daily, which includes new patients and urgent care cases; complete history and physical, diagnosis, treatment plan, and appropriate referrals
- Routine office procedures with emphasis on patient counseling and women’s health
- Practice consisted of pediatric through geriatric patient groups
- Shared on-call responsibilities with rotational weekend coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
MCP Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PA08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature. Minor: Biological Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ12.1996
Skills
- BLS certified
- Cardiovascular care
- Acute Care management
- Patient History Documentation
- Patient Management
- Medical Diagnosis
- Educating patients
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant - 1998 - present
- BLS certified - 2002
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Physician Assistant
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
01.2007 - 01.2015
Physician Assistant
New Brunswick Cardiology Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
Physician Assistant Research
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
01.2002 - 01.2002
Physician Assistant/Research Scientist
Center for Gene Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2001
Physician Assistant
North Penn Family Medical Associates
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
MCP Hahnemann University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature. Minor: Biological Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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