Compassionate Physician Assistant with expertise in diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
NextCare Urgent Care
Cave Creek, AZ
10.2019 - Current
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ
08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Barrett, The Honors College At ASU
Tempe, AZ
12-2015
Skills
Foreign body removal
Suturing
Staples
Laceration repair
Incision and drainage
Wound care
Orthopedic care and splinting
Digital blocks and local anesthesia
Burn care
Fluorescein staining
Pediatrics
GYN care and pelvic exams
Performing physicals
Implementing treatment plans
Prescription management
Evaluating culture results
Working with specialists
Evidence-based medicine
Differential diagnoses
Diagnostic codes
Treatment Planning
EMR / EHR
Telemedicine
Training other providers and precepting students
Utilize Up-to-Date and Epocrates
X-interpretation
EKG interpretation
Allergic reaction management
Asthma management
Epistaxis management
Paronychia drainage
Nursemaid elbow reductions
Bites: animal and human
Needle stick injuries
Worker's Comp
Accomplishments
Our urgent care location was recognized for the best door-to-door time out of all the NextCare locations in 2023
4.8 stars reviews on Google for our urgent care location and 4.9 stars on Solv
I was recognized on the Town Hall meeting out of all my colleagues for seeing high number of telehealth visits in between my in-person visits
Certification
DOT Medical Examiner
Licensed as a PA-C in Arizona
Approved for "Certification of Collaborative Practice" in the state of Arizona