Sydney Skinner
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Positive, high-character professional with demonstrated success in using a keen understanding of internal activities and industry best practices to deliver stellar patient experiences, going the extra mile to make them feel understood and tailor approaches for optimum results. Empathetic, proactive team player recognized for navigating effectively between a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting to ever-changing environments and patient needs, building positive relationships, and contributing to a culture of excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Trimly Medical Weight Loss Bought by Dynamic Health Institute
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized weight loss plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educated patients on dietary modifications, exercise regimens, and behavior changes for sustainable weight management.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-ups and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
Physician Assistant
Trimly Medical Weight Loss Now Dynamic Health Institute
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Original owner/supervising M.D. of practice world renown Ob/Gyn Thais Aliabadi, M.D.
Certified Physician Assistant
Thrive Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
Pico Rivera, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided superior patient services, using active-listening skills to accurately understand their needs and define tailored weight loss plans that included the optimal use of prescription medicines specifically designed for the treatment of obesity.
- Prescribed weight loss pharmaceuticals and vitamin injectables to optimize health and slow down the aging process.
- Overhauled service and product offerings, improving organization while adding multiple options with proven benefits.
- Assessed program gaps and introduced new tools to help patients meet their goals (e.g. exercise, meal planning, medications).
- Identified medical conditions such as sleep apnea, hypertension, and mental health issues and referred patients to physicians.
- Provided ongoing motivation to patients and encouraged them to take advantage of available opportunities and programs.
- Played an active role in educating people and increasing the recognition of obesity as a physiological and metabolic disease.
- Was instrumental in the clinic’s significant business and revenue growth by acquiring a stellar reputation with patients; incited many of them to bring in their obese children to receive treatments, provided crucial support during COVID which exacerbated anxiety and depression, and diagnosed eating and metabolic disorders to make adequate referrals.
- Augmented brand visibility by revamping the company website and managing social media accounts to build engagement, while going above and beyond to understand existing patients’ internal struggles.
Pilates Instructor
ALIGN STUDIOS FOR PILATES
Lexington, KY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered compelling Pilates classes, both private and in groups, using strong interpersonal skills to foster engagement.
- Leveraged a breadth of knowledge to create new, exciting classes weekly and maintain clients’ motivation.
- Prior appointments include 3 years as a Cardiology Physician Assistant at the University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant in Allied Health
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KYBachelor of Psychology - undefined
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Lexington, KYSkills
- Specialty Healthcare
- Superior Patient Services
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Patient Assessments & Evaluations
- Internal Medicine / Primary Care
- Relationship Building & Management
- Medications Prescription
- Complex Problem Solving
- Dedication to Improving Lives
Certification
- Board Certified Physician Assistant – California & New York
- Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants
- California Association of Physician Assistants
- Member of the Obesity Medicine Association
- DEA Number Issued / ACLS Certified / X Waiver / NPI
- Board Member of the Salvation Army
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Trimly Medical Weight Loss Bought by Dynamic Health Institute
08.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Trimly Medical Weight Loss Now Dynamic Health Institute
08.2021 - Current
Certified Physician Assistant
Thrive Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
01.2018 - Current
Pilates Instructor
ALIGN STUDIOS FOR PILATES
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant in Allied Health
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY