Experienced, culturally sensitive healthcare professional with strong focus on internal medicine/Cardiology. Adept at team collaboration, providing top-quality patient care, and adapting to evolving clinical environments. Skilled in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient communication, ensuring comprehensive and effective medical care. Known for reliability and achieving positive outcomes in patient health, while prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction.
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MARIA F. BERMUDEZ
Physician Assistant
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Llibott Consultorios Médicos
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Work as a provider in outpatient clinic offering longitudinal care for existing and new patients in a fast-paced setting
- Average 20 patients per day
- Serving mainly Hispanic population
- Scope of responsibilities: Assessment, diagnosis, patient education and medical treatment of chronic and acute conditions
- Ensure continuous and integrated medical patient care through referrals within the healthcare system via frequent communication with specialty physicians
- Perform minor medical procedures such as Pap smears, nail avulsions, incision and drainage, knee injections and skin tag removals
- Increase clinic's patient volume while building detailed provider-patient relationships
- Promote and support health awareness in the Hispanic community through tailored education and lifestyle modification guidance
Cabarrus Transition Clinic, Atrium Health
Cardiology Physician Assistant
02.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Treated recently discharged patients with new diagnosis and/or chronic heart failure exacerbation
- Responsible for managing heart failure medication - especially diuretics, educating patients, explaining treatment plans to patients promoting a more knowledgeable and independent care, coordinating follow-up appointments and appropriate referrals to ensure successful continuity of care
- Preserved clinic's patient volume through patient focus and trustworthy relationships
- Maintained readmission rates at target complying with quality of care metrics
- Reduced cost of interpreting services by providing Spanish bilingual skills and trustworthy patient care
Marian (Mark) David, M.D., P.C. Comprehensive Cardiology
Cardiology Physician Assistant
02.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Managed Outpatient setting in a robust and well-established practice
- Average 25 patient per day
- Clinical responsibilities included patient exams, review and discussion with patients of testing including EKG's, echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and cardiac event monitors
- Educated patients regarding diagnosis of cardiac conditions and treatment plans
- Communicated with referring physicians and other providers
- Improved patient service by building reliable relationships
- Increased patient volume by treating patients with a holistic approach and personal patient care
- Increased practice profit margin by expanding patient referrals and increased patient retention rate through relationship development assisted by bilingual skills
Selinsgrove Family Medicine, Evangelical Community Hospital
Physician Assistant (Internship)
01.2016 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Participated in patient encounters with established patients in family practice outpatient setting, including outpatient wound clinic once per week under physician supervision
- Developed dependable relationships with patients
- Successfully diagnosed and treated patients as intern under supervising physician
Family Practice Center
Physician Assistant (Internship)
11.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Shadowed patient encounters with senior physician assistant
- Participated in diagnosis and treatment plans in outpatient clinic
Electrophysiology, UPMC (formerly Susquehanna Health System)
Electrophysiology Physician Assistant
04.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Treated established patients in outpatient clinic as well as post-procedure patients in Same-day/Special Care Unit (SCU), in-patient consults
- Provided wound-care, imaging and EKG's review, physical exams and medication reconciliation
- Maintained the continuity of the electrophysiology outpatient service through a period of change that involved 4 different consecutive electrophysiology attending physicians
- Acquired patient management confidence on first job, building upon interpersonal skills
Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, UAMS
Clinical Research Assistant
03.2007 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Assisted researchers with follow-up visits, documenting study procedures, updating and maintaining logs, ensuring accuracy of data and report of adverse events, labeling and processing specimens
- Proficient with research documentations, protocols, case report forms, informed consent, and patient diaries
Education
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGYWilliamsport, PA
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies
08.2013
University Overview
- Dean's List: 2010-2012
- GPA: 3.6
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCKLittle Rock, AR
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2008
University Overview
GPA: 3.38
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLECali, Colombia
Bachelor of Science from Biology - Genetics
01.1995
University Overview
Skills
- Proficient with complete history and physical exam
- Knowledge of radiograph interpretation
- Wound management
- Incision and drainage
- EKG evaluation
- Proficient in laboratory result interpretation
- Proficient in EMR (NextGen, Cerner, Athena)
- Evidence-Based medicine Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Outpatient Compassionate Care
- Educating medical patients
- Excellent Team Communication
Certification
- North Carolina State PA-C License, 01/01/18
- South Carolina State PA-C License, 01/01/21
- NCCPA, 08/01/13, 08/01/19
- BLS, 11/01/20
- ACLS, 11/01/20
- Training in Medical Interpreting (Spanish) - Beyond Communication Skills, 01/01/09
Affiliations
Affiliations
- American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA)
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
- Susquehanna Cancer Center, Williamsport, PA, 2011
- Chaperone and Volunteer for Boy Scouts of America - Susquehanna Council, PA, 2009 to 2016
Additional Information
Additional Information
Motivated and Committed Professional: Passionate about delivering high-quality health care and making a positive impact in the community.
- Board Certified and Licensed: Board certified and licensed to practice in two states: North Carolina and South Carolina, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory standards.
- Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Spanish, enhancing communication and care for a diverse patient population.
- Immediate Availability: Ready to commence work as soon as credentialing is completed.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Llibott Consultorios Médicos
10.2022 - Current
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Cabarrus Transition Clinic, Atrium Health
02.2019 - 03.2020
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Marian (Mark) David, M.D., P.C. Comprehensive Cardiology
02.2017 - 11.2018
Physician Assistant (Internship)
Selinsgrove Family Medicine, Evangelical Community Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2016
Physician Assistant (Internship)
Family Practice Center
11.2015 - 12.2015
Electrophysiology Physician Assistant
Electrophysiology, UPMC (formerly Susquehanna Health System)
04.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Research Assistant
Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, UAMS
03.2007 - 05.2009
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
Bachelor of Science from Biology
- North Carolina State PA-C License, 01/01/18
- South Carolina State PA-C License, 01/01/21
- NCCPA, 08/01/13, 08/01/19
- BLS, 11/01/20
- ACLS, 11/01/20
- Training in Medical Interpreting (Spanish) - Beyond Communication Skills, 01/01/09
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE
Bachelor of Science from Biology - Genetics
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