Lindsey Cox
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Physician Assistant with 2 years of experience in skin health and in assisting with preventive skin care to adults and children. Eagerness and quick ability to learn new skills and treatments. Adept at diagnosing and treating diseases of human skin. Superb interpersonal skills with profound communication and research abilities. Talented at developing effective treatment plans for various skin conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cutaneous Oncology Rotation
Moffitt
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed an understanding of surgical and medical management options for advanced melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers.
- Assisted surgeons in complex excisions and lymph node dissections, utilizing advanced knowledge of anatomy and precise hand-eye coordination.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous sterilization protocols for all surgical tools and equipment.
- Promoted optimal healing after surgery through careful wound dressing changes, suture removals, and proper follow-up care instructions for patients.
- Coordinated patient care with other departments from initial visit to post operative management.
- Completed total body skin exams for patient's with history of skin cancer and rashes secondary to immunotherapy.
- Performed skin biopsies and cryotherapy as a part of skin cancer surveillance and management.
Dermatology Rotation
Academic Alliance In Dermatology
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved patient care by providing specialized dermatological treatments and procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough skin exams and personalized treatment plans for skin cancer management.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment regimens through creating patient approved treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as biopsies and punch excisions.
- Collaborated with members of the medical team to maximize each patient visit.
- Discussed preventative skin care, aesthetic treatments and cosmetic injectables for skin rejuvenation.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Florida Skin Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Enhanced clinical operations by assisting physicians with patient examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
- Assisted providers in skin biopsies, surgeries and phototherapy treatments.
- Trained teammates on patient care interactions and clinical skills.
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
South University
Tampa, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2020
Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Examination
- Follow-Up Care
- Preventive Skin Care
- Medication Administration
- Patch testing
- Melanoma detection
- Skin rejuvenation techniques
Activities and Leadership Experience
- New Wave Dermatology Conference Attendee, 05/2023, Learned treatments for medical dermatology conditions
- South University, Wellness Chair, 2022 , Promoting Wellness and a Healthy Balance for the physician assistant class
- Delta Delta Delta Women's Fraternity, Internal Philanthropy Committee, 08/2016 - 05/2019, Organized events to raise money and promote awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Delta Delta Delta Women's Fraternity, Alumnae Relations Committee, 08/2016 - 05/2019, Connected Alumni with the Alpha Eta Chapter through events and ceremonies
Memberships
- Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
Cutaneous Oncology Rotation
Moffitt
11.2023 - 12.2023
Dermatology Rotation
Academic Alliance In Dermatology
04.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Medical Assistant
Florida Skin Center
09.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
South University
Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Science -
Florida State University
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