Karla Padova
Westminster,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Endure Urgent Care, excelling in patient management and education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medical diagnosis and interpreting laboratory results, contributing to improved team performance and quality patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Endure Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely, efficient, and compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Lead Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Barstow Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Developed protocol for emergency situations that ensured swift and coordinated response, saving lives.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
Physician Assistant, Occupational Medicine
FMR
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
Physician Assistant
Families Together
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
Clinical Consultant
United Healthcare
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Collected and analyzed key data to make accurate assessments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and delivering high-quality care consistently across all services provided by the organization.
Treasurer UNAC, Physician Assistant, ER
Kaiser Permanente
07.1999 - 03.2016
- Strengthened relationships with employers by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering mutual respect.
- Served as mediator between management teams and employees during disputes to reach mutually beneficial resolutions while preserving positive working relationships.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Delivered high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment when faced with complex cases or atypical presentations requiring prompt decision-making under pressure.
- Managed a diverse patient population, addressing the unique needs of pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients in emergency settings.
- Streamlined the triage process by effectively prioritizing cases based on severity, resulting in reduced wait times for critical patients.
Education
PA-C - Physician Assistant
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona06-1998
Skills
- Patient management
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Physical examination
- Managing prescription refills
- Suturing, Incisions and drainage, Foreign body removal from eyes, nose, ears, skin, Epistaxis management, Slit lamp, Complex lacerations, Dislocation reduction, Fracture reductions
- Hospital consultations
Interpreting radiology results
Telemedicine
Treatment Planning
Diagnostic testing
Performing physicals
Timeline
Lead Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Endure Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
Lead Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Barstow Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, Occupational Medicine
FMR
01.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Families Together
12.2018 - 03.2021
Clinical Consultant
United Healthcare
04.2016 - 01.2018
Treasurer UNAC, Physician Assistant, ER
Kaiser Permanente
07.1999 - 03.2016
PA-C - Physician Assistant
Western University of Health Sciences
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