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Vashti Etwaru

Sparta,NJ

Summary

Medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

Signify Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Improve patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
  • Support patient education initiatives by creating informative materials on various health topics and preventative measures.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.

Physician Assistant

ImageCare Radiology
01.2024 - Current
  • Assists in outpatient Interventional Radiology procedures, ensuring proper preparation of operating room equipment and patient positioning for optimal outcomes.
  • Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Participate as monitoring provider during post MRI and IR sedation cases.
  • Recommend various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Inpatient

Weill Cornell Medicine
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Autonomously performed initial consultations and follow-ups on ER/ICU/medicine patients.
  • Participated in daily rounds with attending physicians and appropriate medical team.
  • Documentation of medical notes including initial H&P, follow-ups, addendum and procedure notes.
  • Monitored patients' condition/progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
  • Continuously involved in discussions with hospitalists, PAs and physicians regarding medical management of patients.
  • Provided outpatient support by informing patients of results of biopsies, laboratory and radiologic testing.

Chief Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Outpt

NYU/Woodhull Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2016
  • Performed outpatient pre-operative evaluations and initial consultations.
  • Treated patients with digestive disorders and liver pathologies.
  • Participated in procedures such as ERCPs and PEG placements.
  • Arranged appropriate preoperative and postoperative medical care.
  • Informed patients about the results of endoscopic procedures including biopsy results and subsequent medical plan.
  • Primarily involved in coordinating the management of patients undergoing new treatments for Hepatitis C.

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Outpt

Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
03.2009 - 08.2009
  • Independently performed initial consultations in various primary offices throughout NYC.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, endoscopic biopsies, imaging and other diagnostic studies.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
  • Monitored high-risk precancerous cases and arranged for urgent follow up by multiple specialties.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Pace University
New York, NY
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
NY
02.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.2004

Skills

  • Patient History Documentation
  • Patient Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Working with specialists
  • Hospital consultations

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Signify Health
01.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant

ImageCare Radiology
01.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Inpatient

Weill Cornell Medicine
04.2016 - 12.2017

Chief Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Outpt

NYU/Woodhull Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2016

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology Outpt

Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
03.2009 - 08.2009

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Pace University

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

City College of New York of The City University of New York, The

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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