Valerie Beck, DMSc, PA-C
262 Woodland Greens Dr, Ponte Vedra,FL
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with strong background in women's health and primary care specializing in trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care. Strong ability to connect with fearful or complex patients, build trust, and manage challenging clinical situations with a calm, whole‑person focus. Seeking a permanent position where I can grow with my patients and contribute to a supportive, relationship‑driven practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Leave
Self
Ponte Vedra, FL
02.2022 - Current
-Voluntarily took a family leave to care for my son full time while he battled a serious illness that is now resolved
-Completed my Doctor of Medical Science degree
-Completed over 1,000 hours of CME during this time to further develop my professional skills
-Completed 41 hour course in Forensic Nursing to offer trauma informed care as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner
-Volunteered to give educational lectures at the Women's Center of Jacksonville to their staff on Women's Health issues that are affected by trauma
-Taught free private self defense lessons to women who survived domestic violence and/or sexual assault
Women's Health Physician Assistant
Three Village Women's Health
East Setauket, NY
11.2018 - 11.2022
-Collaborated with team of nurses, physicians, MAs, and administrative staff to provide the highest quality gynecologic care in a high volume private practice
-Performed comprehensive evaluations, ordered appropriate diagnostic and screening tests, provided counseling and patient education, as well as formed treatment plans for approximately thirty patients per day autonomously
-The first and only provider in the practice to become educated in hereditary cancer syndrome genetic testing and to implement that into appropriate patient care
-provided individualized contraceptive care and family planning counseling
- Performed in-office procedures such as IUD placement/removal, punch biopsy, endometrial biopsy, I&D, and Nexplanon placement
Physician Assistant
STAT Health
Smithtown, NY
01.2015 - 07.2018
-Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions, ensuring optimal care and patient satisfaction.
-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
-Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical history, symptoms, and necessary interventions.
-Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
-Performed necessary procedures in-office such as suturing, stapling, I&D with and without packing, and splinting
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Dr Richard Valinotti PC, Internal Medicine
Babylon, NY
08.2011 - 12.2014
-Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses in diverse patient populations
-Developed and implemented patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment strategies in a high volume internal medicine practice at an average of 40 patients per day
- Took call for attending physician one weekend per month, and while he was out on medical family leave for three months
-Utilized electronic health records systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and streamline workflows.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Medicine
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA03-2026
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Dual Degree Program
Touro College of Health Sciences
Bay Shore08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Touro College of Health Science
Bay Shore, NY08-2011
Skills
- Proficient in multiple EMR Systems
- Wound Care and related procedures such as suturing, I&D, stapling, irrigation, and packing
- Invitae and Myriad hereditary cancer syndrome genetic screening and counseling
- Full physical exam for both male and female patients
- Ordering appropriate screening and diagnostic tests
- Contraception counseling and family planning
- Mental Health Screening, diagnosis, and treatment
- Provide trauma informed care and trained to perform Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
- Screen for signs of human trafficking and domestic violence, provide counseling and referrals for patient safety
- Procedures such as endometrial biopsy, punch biopsy, pap test, cervical polyp removal, IUD placement and removal
Affiliations
- Internation Association of Forensic Nurses
- NCCPA
- Florida Medical Association
- Florida Association of Physician Assistants
Certification
- Licensed PA State of Florida
- NCCPA Board Certification
- ACLS & BLS Certification
Publications
Chaudhry, A., Singer, A. J., Chohan, J., Russo, V., & Lee, C. (2008). Interrater reliability of hemodynamic profiling of patients with heart failure in the ED. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 26(2), 196–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2007.04.029
- Co-author under maiden name (Valerie Russo); screened, consented, enrolled, and followed patients; collected, analyzed, and recorded study data.
Singer, A. J., Shembekar, A., Visram, F., Schiller, J., Russo, V., Lawson, W., Gomes, C. A., Santora, C., Maliszewski, M., Wilbert, L., Dowdy, E., Viccellio, P., & Henry, M. C. (2007). Emergency department activation of an interventional cardiology team reduces door-to-balloon times in ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 50(5), 538–544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.06.480
- Co-author under maiden name (Valerie Russo); responsibilities included patient screening and enrollment, data collection and analysis, and follow-up.
Timeline
Family Leave
Self
02.2022 - Current
Women's Health Physician Assistant
Three Village Women's Health
11.2018 - 11.2022
Physician Assistant
STAT Health
01.2015 - 07.2018
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Dr Richard Valinotti PC, Internal Medicine
08.2011 - 12.2014
Doctor of Medical Science - Medicine
University of Lynchburg
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Dual Degree Program
Touro College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Touro College of Health Science