Physician Assistant

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TAMARA Y. ACIN

MIAMI,

***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVES

My career goal as a Physician Assistant is to become an integral part of the health care team and strive to provide quality medical services to patients while making an impact on their lives and my own as well.

EDUCATION

AS Physician Assistant - July 2011

Miami FL

BA Business Management - December 2005

Florida International University, Miami FL

SKILLS

I am bilingual, can fluently speak, read, and write in English and Spanish

ACCREDITATIONS

Physician Assistant Certification through NCCPA

(pending board exam February 15, 2012)

ACLS and BLS certified

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

FAPA member since 2009

AAPA member since 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

7/4/2011-7/28-2011

Dr. Peter Pasche

Memorial Hospital Miramar, Miramar, FL

Emergency Medicine (120hrs)

Executed H&P, Instituted diagnoses, construed/interpreted lab studies and administered proper treatment

Assisted in Cardio/Pulmonary resuscitation (Codes)

Performed I&Ds, sutures, wound care

Executed pelvic, rectal, and guaiac exams

Casting & splinting patients with musculoskeletal injuries

Evaluated and admitted patients from the ED to their pertinent floors or units and ordered consultations as necessary.

6/6/2011-6/30/2011

Dr. Fidel Henriquez & Gustavo Aguilar PA-C

Pembroke Pines, FL

Endocrinology (120hrs)

Performed & documented comprehensive, detailed and focused H&Ps

Formulated diagnoses, ordered/interpreted lab studies and implemented adequate treatment

Practiced preventive medicine and educated patients about their pathologies or disease

Diabetes counseling

4/25/2011-5/19/2011

Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, Chief of Surgery

Baptist Health Systems, FL

General Surgery (120hrs)

First Assistant in General Surgery (Cholecystectomy/Appendectomy/Lumpectomy/Hernia Repair/Bowel repairs & resections); Bariatric Surgeries (Gastric Bypass/Gastric Sleeve/Lap Bands) and general tissue biopsies. Executed retraction/exposure of the surgical site, handled laparoscopic equipment, and observed robotic surgeries.

Assisted in pre/post op set up, performed hemostasis and suturing

Executed skin grafting, laceration repairs, and I&Ds

Conducted rounds on ICU, CCU, Surgery suites and Med/Surg floors with elaboration of operative reports, progress notes, orders, consultations and discharges

3/14/2011-4/7/2011

Dr. Dario Altamirano

Hialeah, FL

Internal Medicine (120hrs)

Performed & documented comprehensive, detailed and focused H&Ps

Formulated diagnoses, ordered/interpreted lab studies and implemented adequate treatment

Practiced preventive medicine and educated patients about their pathologies or disease

Performed pap smears, rectal exams and EKGs.

Referred patients to specialty physicians for appropriate follow-up

2/14/2011-3/10/2011

Dr. Manuel Mendizabal

Mercy Hospital, FL

OB/GYN (120hrs)

Performed H&Ps, Pap smears, thin preps, bimanual vaginal exams, and breast exams

Ordered age and sex appropriate lab screening and implemented corresponding treatment

First Assistant on ultrasound guided D&C, hysterectomies, endometrial biopsies and a variety of other gynecological procedures, surgeries and Labor & Delivery.

Family Planning assistance

12/6/2010-2/10/2011

Dr. Jose Nabut

Fox Medical Center/Hialeah Medical Plaza, Hialeah, FL

Family Medicine (240hrs)

Performed & documented comprehensive, detailed and focused H&Ps

Formulated diagnoses, ordered/interpreted lab studies and implemented adequate treatment

Practiced preventive medicine and educated patients about their pathologies or disease

Performed pap smears, rectal exams, I&Ds, and sutures for minor trauma.

Referred patients to specialty physicians for appropriate follow-up

10/11/2010-12/2/2010

Dr. Angel Rico

Fraga Medical Center, Hialeah, FL

Pediatrics (240hrs)

Performed & documented sport physicals, well-baby/child exams, and H&Ps

Implemented appropriate treatments

Ordered Tympanograms, Streptococcal/Mononucleosis tests, other appropriate lab studies, and vaccine administrations

Provided family education on child care, vaccination schedule, safety and prevention

Referred patients to specialty physicians for appropriate follow-up

9/13/2010-10/8/2010

Dr. Jorge Barros & Robert Bertot PA-C

Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Pines, FL

Pulmonology (120hrs)

Performed & documented comprehensive, detailed and focused H&Ps

Formulated diagnoses, ordered/interpreted lab studies and implemented adequate treatment

Practiced preventive medicine, educated patients about their diseases and treatment regimens

Conducted rounds on ICU, CCU, and ED floor with elaboration of progress notes, orders, consultations, and discharges.

Assisted in bronchoscopy procedure and PFT's

8/16/2010-9/9/2010

Dr. Joseph Esterson

University of Miami FL

Harvey Advanced Cardiology Course (120hrs)

EKG reading & interpretation training

Cardiac arrhythmias and murmurs practical labs

Physical examinations of cardiac diseases

5/2007-10/2009

Dept of Patient & Guest Services

Baptist Hospital of Miami FL

Sr. Patient Representative

Investigated patient and guest complaints or problems and attempted resolution and service recovery

Surveyed patients in Medical/Surgical units, Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery, PEDS, PEDS ED, and PEDS ICU to ensure patient's needs & rights were being met.

Collaborated with Physicians, Nurse Managers, department Supervisors, and Hospital Administration including Risk Management as necessary to appropriately address patient & family concerns & expedite service recovery.

Acted as patient advocate and resource to provide verbal/printed hospital policy information, medical records requests, and assisted in procurement of services such as Sign language interpretation services.

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