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Wendy Essenburg

Wendy Essenburg

Port Jefferson Station,NY

Summary

Seasoned Dermatology Physician Assistant bringing 22+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting medical staff and educating patients. Well developed cosmetic skills, strong history in patient care, and management of ancillary staff practices.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Dr. Meyerson, Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery
11.2010 - Current
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care. Works independently seeing 6-8 patients per hour.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Juvederm, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Lazer treatments.
  • General Dermatology-Full body checks, Biopsies, Excisions, Cultures.
  • Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
  • Received Masters of Science Physician Assistant SUNY Stonybrook.
  • Used various medical technology to monitor and control patients' condition in remote telemedicine situation

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Smithtown Dermatology, Dr. Peredo
07.2008 - 10.2010
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints, and managed treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and Dermatologic services.
  • Skills include full body checks, biopsy's, excisions, lazer treatments, cosmetic sales.
  • Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Plaza Dermatology
09.2002 - 09.2007
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
  • Works independently.

Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine

Winthrop University Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Monitored patients on Cardiac medications and adjusted prescriptions to control symptoms.
  • Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education.
  • Admission orders and Emergency treatment provided to patients on multiple floors.
  • Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans and discharge plans for multiple patients enrolled in Physician Assistant service.
  • Skills-IV placement, Cardiac monitoring, Foley placement, Emergency management, Blood draws.

Physician Assistant Cardiology

Nassau County Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
  • Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
  • Admission and treatment to Physician Assistant operated floor.
  • Emergency treatment to patients.
  • ICU care-1 to 6 patients.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
06.1996

Certificate in Emergency Services - Paramedic

SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
08.1997

Skills

  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Cosmetic treatments
  • Surgical excisions
  • Full body checks
  • Diagnose, treat and management patients
  • Teaching and supervision of staff and students

Certification

Botox Training-Allergan

Juvederm Training-Allergan

Microdermabrasion and Chemical Treatment-in office

Laser-V-Beam, Hair laser Removal, IPL


Languages

Dutch
Professional Working

Timeline

Dermatology Physician Assistant - Dr. Meyerson, Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery
11.2010 - Current
Dermatology Physician Assistant - Smithtown Dermatology, Dr. Peredo
07.2008 - 10.2010
Dermatology Physician Assistant - Plaza Dermatology
09.2002 - 09.2007
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine - Winthrop University Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2003
Physician Assistant Cardiology - Nassau County Medical Center
08.2000 - 07.2001
SUNY Stony Brook - Master of Science, Physician Assistant
SUNY Stony Brook - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook - Certificate in Emergency Services, Paramedic

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