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Raquel Medeiros

Rancho Mirage,CA

Summary

Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Western Horizon Medical Group. inc
Desert Hot Springs, CA
02.1997 - 12.2024
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
  • Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
  • Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
  • Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
  • Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
  • Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health / Physician Assistant Certificate

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
06-1991

Skills

  • Clinical decision making
  • Assessing pathophysiology
  • Educating patients
  • Implementing treatment plans
  • Interpreting radiology results
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Internal medicine
  • Primary care experience
  • Patient management
  • Telemedicine
  • Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
  • Treatment Planning
  • Electronic medical records
  • EMR / EHR
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Physical examination

Certification

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Western Horizon Medical Group. inc
02.1997 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Health / Physician Assistant Certificate

George Washington University

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Rhode Island
Raquel Medeiros