Maria D. Silva, MPAS, PA-C
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate, professional physician assistant with several years in clinical setting seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals.
Overview
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Wellmed Medical Group
San Antonio, Texas
06.2013 - Current
- Evaluated patients in WellMed Medical Group primary care clinics.
- Documented histories, exams, and treatment plans in electronic medical records.
- Managed chronic disease follow-up with physician oversight.
- Ordered labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests for patient care.
- Prescribed medications within WellMed Medical Group clinical protocols.
- Coordinated referrals with specialists and community providers.
- Educated patients on medications, prevention, and self-care routines.
- Collaborated with care teams on Medicare patient management.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
Physician Assistant
CentroMed
San Antonio, Texas
05.2007 - 05.2013
- Evaluated patients at Homeless Shelter Clinic(s).
- Documented histories, exams, and treatment plans in electronic medical records.
- Managed chronic disease follow-up with physician oversight.
- Ordered labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests for patient care.
- Prescribed medications within CentroMed clinical protocols.
- Educated patients on medications, prevention, and self-care routines.
- Collaborated with care teams on Medicare patient management.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Texas Health Science Center in SA
San Antonio, TX01-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2002
Skills
- Primary care diagnosis
- EMR charting
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Clinical procedures
- Chronic care management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Wellmed Medical Group
06.2013 - Current
Physician Assistant
CentroMed
05.2007 - 05.2013
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Texas Health Science Center in SA
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Arlington