Natalie Vala
Houston,Texas
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical experience. Looking for new opportunity for growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant - Pediatric General Surgery
Pediatrix Medical Group
07.2020 - Current
- Delivered advanced inpatient consultations and treatments for pediatric surgical conditions, enhancing care protocols in general pediatrics, PICU, and NICU.
- Conducted urgent physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Assisted in pediatric general surgery cases, including emergent inpatient operations and outpatient standard operations.
- Performed inpatient and outpatient procedures including circumcisions, tongue ties, extra digit removals, and I&D abscesses
- Developed and maintained a dynamic call schedule system that improved team coordination; executed 10+ team-building events, enhancing team cohesion and morale; and strategically managed social media accounts for practice marketing.
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine and Urgent Care
Neighborhood Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated, treated, and educated patients to prevent chronic illnesses in the general population.
- Performed annual physical exams including up to date vaccinations, appropriate diagnostic testing, and wellness advice.
- Utilized expansive knowledge including obtaining clinical history, performing a physical exams, and interpreting diagnostic testing to treat patients for acute diagnoses.
- Maintained detailed and organized medical records of all patients.
Education
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology -
University of Florida
Skills
- Educating patients
- Diagnosing conditions
- Direct Patient Care
- Performing procedures
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (PA-C, 1179389)
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Texas Medical Board (PA14178)
- Licensed United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Advanced Life Cardiac Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
Special Skills
English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (limited proficiency), Epic, Meditech, NextGen, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Instagram, Facebook
Research
- Effects of Early Diagnosis Of Atrial Septal Aneurysm, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
- Effect of Fertility on Female Patients After Receiving R-CHOP or EPOCH-R Chemotherapy Treatment, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Family Medicine and Urgent Care
Neighborhood Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
Physician Assistant - Pediatric General Surgery
Pediatrix Medical Group
07.2020 - Current
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology -
University of Florida
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (PA-C, 1179389)
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Texas Medical Board (PA14178)
- Licensed United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Advanced Life Cardiac Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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