Natalie Vala
Oklahoma City
Summary
Motivated Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical experience looking for a new opportunity for growth. Compassionate healthcare provider, efficient professional, and excellent problem solver.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant: Pediatric Hematology Oncology
OU Health Science Center
04.2025 - Current
- Assess and managed pediatric patients in the inpatient setting with hematologic and oncologic conditions, including new cancer diagnoses, chemotherapy treatments requiring admission, and emergent hematologic crsises.
- Developed inpatient protocols for nursing staff education for chemotherapy administration, chemotherapy safety, and same day outpatient admissions.
- Perform inpatient procedures including lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy administration, bone marrow biopsies, and bone marrow aspirations.
Physician Assistant: Pediatric General Surgery
Pediatrix Medical Group
07.2020 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Developed post operative protocols for nursing staff education for surgeries including gastrostomy tube placement, silo bag placement, and tracheoesophageal fistula repair; which improved patient care overall.
- Assisted in pediatric general surgery cases, including, but not limited to, exploratory laparotomies, duodenal atresia repairs, gastroschisis closures, VATS, hernia repairs, and mass removals.
- Performed inpatient and outpatient procedures including over 2000 newborn circumcisions, 100 tongue ties, and 100 extra digit removals.
- Evaluated over 20 patients weekly in an outpatient setting for surgical consultations, nonsurgical evaluations, and post-operative follow-ups.
- 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 & Urgent Care
Neighborhood Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented expansive knowledge including obtaining clinical history, performing physical exams, and interpreting diagnostic testing to treat approximately 30 patients per day.
- Evaluated, treated, and educated patients to prevent chronic illnesses in the general population.
- Performed approximately 10 thorough annual physical exams including up to date vaccinations, appropriate diagnostic testing, and wellness advice.
- Evaluated, ordered diagnostic testing, and treated up to 50 acutely ill COVID-19 patients at the remote location daily.
- Maintained detailed and organized medical records of all patients.
Education
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies -
Lincoln Memorial University
08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology -
University of Florida
05.2018
Skills
English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (limited proficiency), Epic, Meditech, NextGen, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Instagram, Facebook
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
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)
Special Skills
English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (limited proficiency), Epic, Meditech, NextGen, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Instagram, Facebook
Timeline
Physician Assistant: Pediatric Hematology Oncology
OU Health Science Center
04.2025 - Current
Physician Assistant: Family Medicine & Urgent Care
Neighborhood Medical Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
Physician Assistant: Pediatric General Surgery
Pediatrix Medical Group
07.2020 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology -
University of Florida
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies -
Lincoln Memorial University