Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, improving patient health outcomes.
Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories in electronic health records.
Educated patients on disease management and medication adherence strategies, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Advised patients on diet and exercise regimens; connected patients with specialists.
Performed thorough cleaning, examination, and suturing of patients' wounds in a clinical setting.
Executed laceration repairs through suturing, stapling, gluing, and applying butterfly bandages in emergency situations to ensure patient safety and recovery.
Physician Assistant
Dr. Juan Posada Family Practice
San Jose, CA
04.2004 - 09.2019
Adult care to geriatric population assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
Evaluated elderly clients for mobility issues and facilitated referrals for necessary equipment and support services.
Encouraged preventive health care, managed chronic medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments to enhance patient quality of life.
Performed minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin
Physician Assistant-Dermatology
Dr. David South and Dr. Kim Dermatology
Freedom, CA
04.2004 - 09.2004
Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories for dermatological evaluations.
Assisted in performing skin procedures and treatments under physician supervision.
Educated patients on skincare routines and post-treatment care instructions.
Collaborated with dermatologists to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Physician Assistant Student
Stanford University, School of Medicne
Palo Alto, California
09.2002 - 01.2004
Completed clinical rotations in internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn, emergency medicine, and family practice.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and services.
Conducted bedside rounds with attending physicians to enhance patient management.
Assisted surgical team in general surgery, focusing on sterilization techniques and wound management.
Managed perioperative processes alongside surgical team members at Stanford Hospital and Natividad Medical Hospital.
Education
Physician Assistant Studies -
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
01-2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies With Science Emphasis
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
01-2002
Skills
Patient assessment
Diagnostic interpretation
Minor surgical procedures
Prescription management
Chronic disease management
Preventive care strategies
Pediatric care
Women health care
Surgical techniques
Team collaboration
Telemedicine
Geriatric medicine
Dermatology care
Preoperative evaluations
Care coordination
Bilingual communication
Certification
NCCPA Board Certified-March 2004, #1062099
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Santa Lucia Medical Group
09.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant
Dr. Juan Posada Family Practice
04.2004 - 09.2019
Physician Assistant-Dermatology
Dr. David South and Dr. Kim Dermatology
04.2004 - 09.2004
Physician Assistant Student
Stanford University, School of Medicne
09.2002 - 01.2004
Physician Assistant Studies -
Stanford University
Associate of Arts - General Studies With Science Emphasis