Sherilyn Rivera
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
A licensed, competent Physician Assistant with three years of primary care, internal medicine, wound care, patient relations and leadership. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and physicians to drive positive outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction with a commitment to improving patient wellness through advanced therapeutic procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Quality Surgical Management
11.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
Physician Assistant
Integrative Medical Care
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Complete H&P, order diagnostic tests; analyze and interpret patient’s histories, physical ndings, symptoms or diagnostic information
- Diagnose and provide acute/chronic care according to protocol for injuries, infections, illnesses, and conditions
- Provide direct patient care by developing and monitoring therapy and other treatment plans based on lab review and analysis of results following established standards, procedures and practices.
- Prescribe medication, titrate dosages and provide counsel to patients on potential side effects and/or interactions with other substances; detect and respond to any adverse drug reaction
Physician Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed H&Ps, therapeutic procedures including splinting, suturing, incision and drainage and lavages among other therapeutic procedures
- Ordered, administered and obtained diagnostic studies such as x-rays, laboratory tests and interpreted results
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ05-2022
Master of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2017
Skills
- Wound care and acute care
- Physical examination and patient assessments
- clinical decision-making
- Staff education and training
- Debridement
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Working with specialists
- Fluent in verbal/written Spanish
- Experienced with Epic, Experity and eClinicalWorks EMR systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with occupational medicine/DOT certified
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Medical Association
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) - United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Florida Medical Board
- Wound Care Certification (WCC)
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Quality Surgical Management
11.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Integrative Medical Care
06.2023 - 11.2023
Physician Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Master of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Quinnipiac University
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