Olivia Azzopardi
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant student with a passion for health wellness and preventative medicine. Proficient in patient advocacy and care targeted towards vulnerable populations in medicine. Additional expertise in the realm of bioethics for professional practice with a Master's of Science in Bioethics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant Back/Front Office
Women's First OBGYN Plano
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Increased clinic efficiency by training and mentoring new medical assistants on clinical procedures and best practices. Individual responsibilities included patient triage, EMR documentation, assisting in bed-side procedures, ordering and collecting laboratory material, vaccine administration, and patient education.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, medical record management, referral management, and completing insurance verifications.
Medical Volunteer
Waco Family Health Center
08.2018 - 05.2021
- MCC Clinic: Developed and provided essential support through individualized, exercise care plans for patients suffering from chronic conditions. Monitored patient vital signs such as BP, Heart Rate, and SpO2 during exercise interventions. Educated patients on preventative measures and self-care techniques, fostering long-term wellness habits
- MacArthur Clinic: Reduced potential for infections during the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a triage coordinator for pediatric patients and their families
- Meyer Clinic: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to collect and maintain patient records, schedule appointments, construct educational resources, and aid in the production of a welcoming environment
- County Vaccine Clinic: Directly aided clinic nurses in the administration of approximately 1,400 COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly. Provided essential support by triaging patients and closely monitoring patients following vaccine administration
Healthcare Leadership and Patient Advocacy Intern
Amaze Health
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported a team of Primary Care Physician Assistants to develop individualized patient care plans for patients with chronic diseases. Implemented evidence-based practices by providing education over patient advocacy while addressing gaps in patient education
- Encouraged healthier living by providing patients with individually tailored education packets that included information ranging from disease background to methods for prevention of disease
Neurosurgery/Neurocritical Care Intern
Keck Hospital of University of Southern California
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported a Neurosurigcal Physician Assistant as he autonomously managed the care of surgical and neurocritical patients
- Provided essential support to reduce workload burden during daily tasks such as morning and evening rounds, physical exams, bedside procedures, patient documentation, and patient discharge
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
St. Catherine Center Providence
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Delivered high-quality personal care services such as assistance with bathing, oral care, clothing changes, and basic wound care while enhancing patient comfort
- Assisted nursing staff by providing essential services such as specimen collection and measurement, catheter maintenance, vitals collection, nutrition conservation, assistance with elimination needs, exercise engagement, and more
Pediatric Endocrinology Intern in Type-I Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Kevin B. Kaiserman, MD
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Expanded personal knowledge over insulin therapy guidelines, particularly for continuous intravenous insulin infusions and scheduled subcutaneous basal/ correction insulin treatments
- Enhanced office productivity by performing glycemic assessment through routine glucose monitoring and A1C test administration. Educated patients over subsequent risks associated with recurrent hypo and hyperglycemic episodes
Medical Staff Member
Camp Conrad Chinnock
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Improved patient care as a medical staff member for a camp catered to over 100 Type 1 Diabetic adolescents
- Enhanced overall camp safety by organizing patient records, assisting in the camp infirmary, and participating in midnight rounds while maintaining the individual responsibility for the medical needs of two cabins
- Provided comprehensive care to camp adolescents by assisting providers with ketone urine checks, finger stick blood sugar tests, and non-invasive interventions for hypoglycemia with IV and glucagon administration as supervised
Intensive Care Unit Volunteer and Shadowing Student
Keck Hospital of University of California
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Improved organizational efficiency and communication between providers and support staff located on five ICU floors in order to adequately complete clerical duties
- Assisted in administrative tasks such as monitoring phone lines, labeling and organizing patient documentation, and faxing critical documentation to various other departments
- Enhanced patient comfort by delivering iced water, providing warm blankets and pillows, and providing emotional support
Education
Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
South College
Knoxville12.2024
Master of Science - Bioethics
UTRGV School of Medicine
Edinburg, TX07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2021
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Ethical Decision Making
- Health Promotion
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association. Issued Aug 2023, Expires Aug 2025. Credential ID: 235409465175
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Associated. Issued July 2023, Expires July 2025. Credential ID: 235418794429
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research - CITI Program. Credential ID: 46142788
- Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel - CITI Program. Credential ID: 46142797
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant Back/Front Office
Women's First OBGYN Plano
05.2021 - 07.2022
Healthcare Leadership and Patient Advocacy Intern
Amaze Health
05.2020 - 08.2020
Neurosurgery/Neurocritical Care Intern
Keck Hospital of University of Southern California
06.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
St. Catherine Center Providence
05.2019 - 06.2019
Medical Volunteer
Waco Family Health Center
08.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Staff Member
Camp Conrad Chinnock
07.2018 - 07.2018
Pediatric Endocrinology Intern in Type-I Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Kevin B. Kaiserman, MD
06.2018 - 08.2018
Intensive Care Unit Volunteer and Shadowing Student
Keck Hospital of University of California
05.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Health Science - Physician Assistant Studies
South College
Master of Science - Bioethics
UTRGV School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Baylor University
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association. Issued Aug 2023, Expires Aug 2025. Credential ID: 235409465175
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Associated. Issued July 2023, Expires July 2025. Credential ID: 235418794429
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research - CITI Program. Credential ID: 46142788
- Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel - CITI Program. Credential ID: 46142797
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