Nada El-Ghezzaoui, PA-C

· Perform pelvic exams to diagnose and treat vaginal conditions including bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and vaginal dryness

· Perform woman wellness exams to include pap smears, clinical breast exams, and education on cervical and breast health and screening recommendations

· Diagnosis and treatment of STIs including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, HSV

· Cryotherapy management of molluscum contagiosum and condyloma acumintaum

· Management of gynecological conditions including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, PCOS, pelvic pain, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, lichen planus, lichen sclerosis

· Management of male genital and urological conditions including balanitis, epididymitis, phimosis, and urethritis

· HIV prevention with PrEP and nPEP medication initiation and follow up

· Contraception education, initiation, and procedures including Nexplanon and IUD insertions/removals

· Experience in performing vulvar and endometrial biopsies

· Early pregnancy evaluation and management including complications such as miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies

· Proficient in the use of transvaginal ultrasounds to determine gestational age and identifying single vs multiple gestations during first trimester pregnancy

· BLS services: oxygen treatment, vital signs, CPR, patient care reports

· Transported patients from hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes, residences

· Scrubbed in on surgeries with Dr. Smiley, MD & healthcare team in Upland, Brea, and Beverly Hills offices

· Observed Dr. Smiley as he consulted with patients

· LAX first aid medical station: responded to emergency calls, completed patient assessment forms, transported patients to and from the urgent care clinic

· Urgent care: obtained patient intake, obtained vital signs, charted patient information, supported medical assistants/nurses/physician assistants, delivered lab samples to FedEx