Physician Assistant
Resume:
Jessica L. Aguilar, PA-C
Phone 832-***-**** *507 Fess Parker Dr
San Antonio, TX 78254
*********@*****.***
Education
**** - **** ***** **** ********** Health Science Center (TTUHSC)
Physician Assistant Program, Midland, TX
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Graduated August 2012
Master’s Thesis: “Benefits versus Risks of Electroconvulsive Therapy”
2005 - 2009 Baylor University, Waco, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2009
Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
Porter Medical Associates
San Antonio, TX July 2013 – present
Evaluation and treatment of internal medicine patients. Duties include:
Assessing patient health through history and physical examinations
Management and treatment of chronic medical problems including type I/II diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, thyroid disease, morbid obesity, depression/anxiety and bipolar disorder
Management and treatment of urgent care needs including fractures, UTI’s, asthma/bronchitis, acute angina, diverticulitis and back injuries
Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing
Performing minor procedures including joint injections, abscess drainage, wound care and suturing
Interpereting in-house testing including echocardiograms, spirometry, retina exams, sudoscans, ABI’s and allergy testing
Renal Associates, P.A.
San Antonio, TX October 2012 – June 2013
Evaluation and treatment of outpatient dialysis patients. Duties include:
Perform weekly rounds independently of the physician, manage all renal labs, and responsible for annual history and physicals
Responsible for anemia and bone management, monitoring hypertension, diabetes and other co-morbid conditions
Manage all dialysis and non-dialysis related issues, including health maintenance, ordering diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and primary care
Clinical Experience
Clinical Rotations:
Family Medicine Franklin Medical Center 6 weeks
Emergency Medicine Las Palmas Medical Center 6 weeks
Surgery William Beaumont Army Medical Center 6 weeks
Ob/Gyn Maternall 6 weeks
Internal Medicine Southwest Endocrine Associates 6 weeks
Pediatrics Westwind Pediatrics 6 weeks
Occupational Medicine Eastside Rehab and Pain Clinic 6 weeks
Psychiatry El Paso Psychiatric Center 6 weeks
*All rotations completed in El Paso, TX during 2011-2012 TTUHSC clinical year
Clinical Skills:
Diagnosing and treating common urgent care problems including URTI’s, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, mononucleosis, asthma exacerbations, UTI’s, otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, gastroenteritis, fractures/dislocations, and sports injuries.
Diagnosing and treating common chronic medical problems such as, but not limited to, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and thyroid disease.
Women’s health skills including Papanicolaou cytology smears, endometrial biopsy, urodynamic studies, evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, osteoporosis and family planning.
Experiences in procedures such as obtaining and interpretation of EKGs, multiple joint injections, joint aspiration, incision and drainage, toenail removal, wound care and dressing changes, closure of wounds with suture, staples, and dermabond, administration and prescription of medications, pre-op and post-op care, and eye examinations using fluorescein staining.
Certifications
• 2012, Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• 2012, Texas Medical Board, LIC# PA08016
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
• 2010-2012, Treasurer, TTUHSC PA Program Class of 2012
• 2011, Mentor and Educator, Ector County Big Decisions Reproductive Health Education Program
• 2011, Medical Volunteer, Ector County Scoliosis Screening
• 2010, Health Educator, Ector County Annual Health Fair
Computer Skills
Electronic medical records (Practice Fusion, Lytec and E-Clinical), patient charting and data entry, Word, Excel, Power Point
References Available Upon Request
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