Vestine Kiza
Dublin,OH
Summary
Compassionate physician assistant with extensive experience in clinical settings, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven ability to enhance patient health and wellness through personalized treatment plans and effective communication. Committed to continual professional development and contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
11.2016 - Current
- Facilitated implementation of comprehensive care through teamwork.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Ensured interdisciplinary teams stayed informed about plan of care modifications.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Physician Assistant
Providence Medical Group Inc
Dayton, OH
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided education to patients regarding their health care needs and preventive measures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented all diagnoses, procedures, treatments, medications, allergies, immunizations, lab results. in a clear and concise manner.
- Determined and prescribed medication, dosages, and schedule given patient's condition and allergies.
- Prescribed medications as needed while ensuring safety precautions were followed according to established guidelines.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population.
- Conducted physical exams and interpreted test results to diagnose illnesses or injuries.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Attended continuing education seminars to stay up-to-date on best practices in primary care medicine.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
- Monitored patient progress through follow-up appointments to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension by providing ongoing monitoring and support services.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering, OH06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06-2006
Skills
- Chart preparation
- Geriatric medicine
- Telemetry
- Assessing needs
- eClinicalWorks
- Patient management
- Referral coordination
- Conversant in French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda
- Managing prescription refills
- Evaluating culture results
- Discharge summaries
- Working with specialists
- Emergency room consultations
- EMR / EHR
- Oncology care
- Prescription management
- Family medicine
- Clinical decision making
- Rounds management
- Implementing treatment plans
- Preoperative evaluations
- Fluent in French, Swahili, KInyarwanda, Kirundi
- Evidence-based medicine
- Patient diagnosing
- Continuity of care record
- Educating patients
- Electronic medical records
- Ordering tests
- Chronic disease management
- Completing examinations
- Discharge planning
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Medical records management
- Hospital consultations
Affiliations
- Member of the Hope Catholic choir since 2002
- I like Volley Ball
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Kinyarwanda
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NCCPA n certification
- BLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Physician Assistant
Providence Medical Group Inc
02.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Wright State University
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