Maribel Corral
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient-centered care and supporting medical teams in diverse clinical settings. Prioritizing effective communication and adaptability, committed to meeting evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in diagnostic procedures and patient education, striving to foster a collaborative environment for optimal outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immediate Care Advanced Practice Provider
Friend Health
10.2023 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
Physiotherapy Physician Assistant
Cano Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed chronic arthritic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
- Provided trigger point injections and intra-articular joint injections using natural anti-inflammatory agents including platelet rich plasma injections.
Physician Assistant
IMAN Health Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Certified, Family Medicine
- Family Medicine Physician Assistant in an FQHC outpatient community clinic, providing quality care to patients in the underserved communities of Chicago regardless of their ability to pay.
- Provide medical care to Muslim community as well as GRE (Green Reentry participants)
- Perform detailed history & physical examinations using Athena EMR, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Performing preventive wellness exams/school physicals in children 10 years and older as well as medicare wellness exams, immunizations.
- Provide COVID testing in suspected patients and counseling patients.
- Provide STI counseling and treatments in adolescents.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care
- Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions to control symptoms
Physician Assistant
ACCESS Community Health Network
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Certified, Family/Internal Medicine
- Primary care provider in FQHC outpatient community clinic accredited by the Joint Commission
- Provide quality, affordable care for underserved communities in the Chicagoland area.
- Job duties include performing and recording detailed history, physical examinations using EPIC EMR.
- Development and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests as well as diagnostic studies.
- In-office minor procedures (incision & drainage, minor splinting, suture/staple removal, partial toenail excisions)
- Provide patient education/counseling in Diabetes, Hypertension, STIs, Chronic Disease management.
- Preventative care for women, as well as initiating PREP treatment for high risk patients.
- Participated in the initiation of Medicare Wellness Visits for the organization.
- Covering for other office locations as well as taking after hours calls, reporting to the regional medical director as well as serving as an onboarding Advanced Provider mentor for new hire PAs and NPs.
Physician Assistant
AMITA Health Medical Group
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine Physician Assistant providing healthcare services to patients in Romeoville and patients discharged from AMITA Health Bolingbrook Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital, and La Grange Hospital
- Responsible for performing History and Physical Examinations, ordering diagnostic testing, preventative care, prescribing medications using Athena EMR
- The majority of patients were treated for chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, congestive heart failure).
Physician Assistant
ACCESS Community Health Network
01.2011 - 10.2017
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and preventative care services.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Physician Assistant
Marian Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Orthopedic Surgery PA
- Surgical Assist
- Preoperative and postoperative wound care, splinting, suturing, casting/cast removal, venipuncture, intra-articular joint injections.
- Responsible for performing Preoperative History & Physical Examinations, evaluating and incorporating treatment plans of worker’s compensation patients, ordering and interpreting x rays, labs, imaging studies, first assist and second assist during surgical cases.
Education
Physician Assistant Certification - Physician Assistant Studies
John Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, ILMaster of Science - Medical Science
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PABachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Family Medicine
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Practicing Medicine
- Disease Processes
- Patient Medical Histories
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Patient management
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
NCCPA Board Certified (Recertification 2019)
Current Illinois State Physician Assistant License (Renewed March 2024)
Current Illinois State Physician Assistant Controlled Substance License (Renewed March 2024)
Current DEA license (Renewed August 2022)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immediate Care Advanced Practice Provider
Friend Health
10.2023 - Current
Physiotherapy Physician Assistant
Cano Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
Physician Assistant
IMAN Health Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
Physician Assistant
ACCESS Community Health Network
04.2018 - 09.2021
Physician Assistant
AMITA Health Medical Group
10.2017 - 03.2018
Physician Assistant
ACCESS Community Health Network
01.2011 - 10.2017
Physician Assistant
Marian Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 12.2010
Physician Assistant Certification - Physician Assistant Studies
John Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Master of Science - Medical Science
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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