Managing the inpatient consult service for the Department of Radiation Oncology, including responding to consults, interviewing admitted patients, discussing cancer diagnoses, determining if radiation treatment is beneficial on an individual case basis, and educating patients on the efficacy and expectations of radiation treatment.
Performing hospital rounds, assessing our inpatient population daily for fitness to receive radiation therapy, and providing direct patient care.
Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and collaborate with other healthcare providers.
Monitoring progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
Physician Assistant
University of Florida Health
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2024 - 04.2025
Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases for urologic surgery and urologic oncology patients.
Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
Physician Assistant
Boulder Medical Center
Boulder, CO
08.2023 - 07.2024
Provided complex clinical care management, patient education, and counseling for patients in need of urologic care.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement, and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Assisted in performing minor surgeries, such as suturing lacerations.
Managed postoperative hospital rounds, ensuring patient safety and expectations, while providing direct patient care.
Physician Assistant
University of Florida Health
Jacksonville, FL
03.2022 - 07.2023
Provided acute and chronic care to patients of urologic surgery and urologic oncology departments
Consulted with patients, ordered diagnostic tests, implemented treatment plans, prescribed medications, performed office procedures, and evaluated patients in need of pre- and post-operative care.
Provided effective physician support via patient consults as well as close patient follow-up and communication.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2018
Certification
Fully licensed Physician Assistant in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado
NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant
Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support
DEA
Research / Publications
Co-author of “CD70 as a target for chimeric antigen receptor T cells in head and neck squamous cell
carcinoma”, PubMed, 2018, University of Florida College of Medicine
Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigator at Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer InstituteGynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigator at Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
Patient Care Coordinator-Complex Scheduler at Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer InstitutePatient Care Coordinator-Complex Scheduler at Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute