Maricela Aboff-Galaviz
Physician Assistant
Villa Park,CA
Summary
Adept at managing emergent conditions and enhancing patient wellness, I leveraged diagnostic testing and treatment planning skills at Vituity, significantly improving patient outcomes. My strong interpersonal abilities and proficiency in telemedicine ensure high-quality remote care. Achievements include streamlining patient education processes and excelling in procedural interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Physician Assistant
Perlman Clinic
01.2024 - Current
- Assess and manage patients conditions remotely while ensuring patients safety and satisfaction
- Educate patients on a variety of infectious disease concerns, nutrition, and obesity to improve overall health and wellness.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Record patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Promote preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialty providers.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Vituity
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Performed rapid and focused triage assessments in a busy level II Trauma center, Stroke center, and STEMI center
- Evaluated and stabilized acute and emergent conditions including but not limited to; cardiovascular, abdominal, neurological, orthopedic, and gynecological emergent pathology
- Collaborated with supervising physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers ro determine the best treatment plan for the patients
- Performed diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures such as suturing, wound care, incision and drainages, eye examinations under Woods and slit lamps, toenail removals, orthopedic reductions, and stabilizations of fractures
- Managed a diverse patient population, addressing the unique needs of pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients in emergency settings.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Great interpersonal, time management, decision and judgement abilities
- Diagnostic Testing: Ability to order and interpret results for deviations from normal ranges
- Treatment Planning: managing existing prescriptions and creating new treatment plans based on new conditions
- Educating patients on variety of infectious disease concerns, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
- Performing procedures: foreign body removals, wound care, fracture reductions and stabilization, eye examinations, and sutures
- Telemedicine: Strong ability to assess and manage patients' conditions remotely, while ensuring they receive quality care
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Perlman Clinic
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Vituity
03.2017 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Marshall B. Ketchum University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
05.2001 -