Highly motivated Physician Assistant Student seeking a challenging position where I can apply my diverse clinical experiences and passion for patient care. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Emergency Department at Jackson Memorial Hospital with Dr Larry Zaret. Triaged patients, assisted in trauma assessments, conducted physical exams, interpreted multiple diagnostic tests, and collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans (1 Month).
Holy Cross Urgent Care with Dr Zynab Hassan. Assessed and treated patients with acute medical conditions and minor injuries, performing minor procedures such as wound care and suturing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on treatment plans and preventive care (2 Months).
Spinal Cord Department of the Miami Veterans Hospital, with Andrew Grossman PA-C. Managed acute exacerbations of spinal cord conditions, provided daily assessments to monitor neurological status and vital signs, and coordinated with physical and occupational therapists to optimize rehabilitation plans. Conducted follow-up visits to monitor disease progression, adjusted medications for symptom management, and educated patients and their families on strategies for enhancing quality of life (2 Months).
ACD Pediatric Group with Dr Rene Andino. Provided care to infants, children, and adolescents. Conducted well-child exams, developmental screenings, and immunizations for pediatric patients, and managed common pediatric conditions such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin conditions (2 Months).
Perform laboratory testing in all the areas of clinical laboratory medicine. Prompt communication with nurses, physician assistants, and doctors regarding critical laboratory values. Testing includes automatic and manual WBC differential on blood, CSF, and other body fluids. Coagulation studies, macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis, gram staining, pre-transfusion testing, and transfusion reactions investigations, among many others.
Utilized various techniques such as microscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA, culture media preparation for identification of microorganisms from clinical specimens. Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.