Florinda Fernandes PA-C

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CERTIFIED

**** ** *** ****** ***** 160 #207 Miami, FL 33136 ac3x26@r.postjobfree.com 561-***-**** I am a Physician Assistant in the specialty of Mental Health and Substance Abuse services serving a diverse patient population. I pride myself on being an excellent clinician who learns fast. The highlight of my patient care experiences has been the ability to make a difference through my communication and medical skills driven by my compassion for my patients. I adapt and work well to changes in environment and working as a team player. My extensive clinical background combined with my strong interest for this position has prepared me to apply at your respective institution.

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Science 2018 Miami Dade College, Miami, FL

Associate in Science in Physician Assistant Studies 2017 Graduated Honors Theta Phi Kappa

Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Program, Miami, FL Clinical Experiences:

Internal Medicine St. Jude Medical Center, Miami, FL

Family Medicine Sun Med Medical Center, Miami, FL

Infectious Disease South Miami Hospital, Miami, FL

Emergency Medicine North Shore Hospital, Miami, FL

Psychiatry Better Way of Miami, Miami, FL

Surgery Coral Gables Hospital and Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL

Gynecology Mount Sinai Hospital, Miami, FL

Pediatrics Outpatient South Florida Pediatrics, Miami, FL

Pediatrics Emergency Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL Electrocardiograph Technician 2014

Phlebotomist Technician 2014

National Medical Institute, Miami, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant 1998

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, West Palm Beach, FL WORK EXPERIENCES:

Physician Assistant Certified 2017

South Coast Psychiatric & Medical Services

Lead Medical Assistant 2013 - 2014

Internal Medicine and Family Practice, Boynton Beach, FL Advanced Orthopedics and Outpatient Surgical Center, Hollywood, FL Certified Nursing Assistant 1998 - 2013

Independent Contractor, United Nursing Services, West Palm Beach, FL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Physician Assistant License Number: PA9110868

Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Training Certification Occupational Exposure to Blood Pathogens (OSHA) Training Certification Prevention of Medical Errors Certification

Substance Abuse Screening and Training (SBIRT) Certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support/ Basic Life Support (ACLS/ BLS) American Heart Association Provider Certification

PROFICIENCIES AND SKILLS:

Good knowledge in Spanish and conversational in Cantonese EMR experience eClinicalWorks, iPatientCare, HealthFusion MediTouch, Cerner, SMARTMD, Greenway Health and Credible

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/AWARDS:

Public Relations Chair for Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

Education and promotion of Physician Assistant profession and Florida Academy of Physician Assistant to the medical community and public

Member of Cultural Diversity Committee for Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Miami Dade College Class Representative for Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Student Organization Member

Contributed in philanthropic healthcare services for farmworkers in the Homestead community in Miami

President’s Volunteer Service Award for community services Miami Dade College Distinguished Service Award

Miami Dade College Scholar Award

Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants