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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Certification
Languages
References
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Nancy Trejo

Newark,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience in cardiology care and chronic disease management at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Recognized for delivering patient-centered care and achieving significant health outcomes through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in emergency medicine and fluent in Spanish, leveraging strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Eager to contribute expertise to a forward-thinking healthcare team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Prominis Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Primary Care Medicine
  • Deliver extensive care aimed at identifying and preventing escalations of health complications.
  • Chronic Care Management (CCM): cardiovascular disease, cancer, COPD, asthma, diabetes, kidney renal disease, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.
  • Deliver full-spectrum medical care to patients with cognitive dysfunctions in Assisted Living Association group homes, ensuring continuity of care and enhanced quality of life.
  • Foster a patient-centered approach by integrating routine medical care and referrals for psychotherapy that help people change unhealthy behaviors and improve their mental health.
  • Facilitate an outpatient opioid treatment program, offering Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder.

Family Caregiver

05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Guaranteed consistent fulfillment of physical, emotional, and medical needs for a family member with advanced Alzheimer's disease.
  • I talked with medical providers about patient appointment follow-ups.
  • Developed a secure and supportive living environment by collaborating with family members and the physicians regarding concerns.

COVID-19 Contact Tracer, Public Health Advisor, Community Engagement Specialist

NYC Health + Hospitals
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted daily in-person visits to monitor COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Completed specialized training through live web seminars conducted by the CDC and Johns Hopkins University.
  • Cultivated partnerships with local healthcare entities, the New York public school system, and governmental bodies for pandemic response initiatives.
  • Oversaw social assistance operations to address food and shelter needs within quarantine protocols.

Mental Health Office Assistant

Margarita Benitez - Clinical Social Worker Office
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in establishing a new mental health practice office, and promoted compliance with organizational policies.
  • Streamlined billing processes to enhance coding accuracy, and optimized insurance billing, fostering timely reimbursements.

Electrophysiology Physician Assistant

Northwell Health
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Tertiary Healthcare Specialty.
  • Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for inpatient adults requiring antiarrhythmic drugs.
  • Monitored patient recovery and medication regimens following pacemaker-defibrillator device procedures.

Physician Assistant, Adult Cardiac, Internal Medicine and Critical Care

New York Presbyterian Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2019
  • Company Overview: Tertiary Healthcare Specialty.

Coronary Care Unit:

  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
  • Maintained open communication with the physician regarding changes in the patient's condition and necessary medication adjustments.
  • Conducted monitoring and assessment of Swan-Ganz catheter readings to support patient care.
  • Performed detection of abnormal intracardiac signals on transvenous pacemakers for timely intervention.
  • Assisted in regulating intra-aortic balloon pumps. and induced hypothermia devices like Arctic Sun.
  • Directed infection control strategies targeting ventilator-acquired pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, and Clostridium difficile.

Cardiac Step-Down Unit:

  • Managed Ventricular Assist Devices for end-stage heart failure patients, including bridge-to-transplant and destination therapy cases.
  • Provided post-myocardial infarction care, post-cardiac stent insertion, permanent pacemaker management, and defibrillator-related arrhythmias.
  • Provided chronic care management for conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and cancer, which are crucial for patient recovery.

Internal Medicine Service:

  • Supported the Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Team with post-op medicine cross-coverage and medical pre-op clearance.
  • Conducted physical examinations and collected detailed medical histories. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests.
  • Authored daily progress notes and managed medication reconciliation in discharge summaries.
  • Coordinated efforts between consulting medical specialists, therapy teams, and interdisciplinary groups to improve treatment results.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology and Medical Sciences

Alderson Broaddus University

Skills

  • Conversant in Spanish
  • Cardiology care
  • Hospital consultations
  • Emergency medicine, evidence-based medicine
  • Chronic disease management
  • Psychiatry support
  • Remote telehealth monitoring
  • Electronic medical records
  • Weight loss protocol
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Preventive care

Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award – Executive Director of NYC Test & Trace Corps.
  • Certificate of Appreciation – NYC Health + Hospitals Test & Trace Corps.

Certification

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • New Jersey State Physician Assistant License
  • New York State Physician Assistant License
  • Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course Certificate
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Healthcare Provider Certification
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment Training as a Part of the MATE (Opioid) Act
  • New York DEA Certification
  • New Jersey DEA Certification - in progress
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Infection Control Certification
  • Sexual Harassment Training

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Prominis Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Family Caregiver

05.2022 - 10.2023

COVID-19 Contact Tracer, Public Health Advisor, Community Engagement Specialist

NYC Health + Hospitals
06.2020 - 04.2022

Mental Health Office Assistant

Margarita Benitez - Clinical Social Worker Office
11.2019 - 05.2020

Electrophysiology Physician Assistant

Northwell Health
03.2019 - 10.2019

Physician Assistant, Adult Cardiac, Internal Medicine and Critical Care

New York Presbyterian Hospital
05.2008 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology and Medical Sciences

Alderson Broaddus University
Nancy Trejo