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