Physician Assistant Medical

Crystal De Jesus, PA-C

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Orlando, FL 32828

Tel 407-***-****

Email: *******.*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Physician Assistant seeking employment in an office or hospital setting where I can further enhance my medical knowledge and practice while also leaving a lasting impression on my patients and colleagues.

EDUCATION

Touro College School of Health Sciences, Bay Shore, NY (2009-2011)

Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor of Science

Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL (2007)

Associates in Arts

St. John’s University, Queens, NY (2005-2006)

Undergraduate coursework

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

LICENSES//CERTIFICATIONS

NCCPA Board Certification

DEA license

Current Florida PA prescriptive license

American Heart Association Basic Live Support (BLS) provider

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Stages of Life Medical Institute – Longwood, FL

August 2015-Current

Physician Assistant

Head physician assistant in busy primary care office

Scope of practice includes chronic care management, hormone replacement therapy, worker's compensation, physicals, urgent care visits, and minor procedures

Order and interpret labs and radiology, many of which are available on site

Manage and dispense medications from our on site pharmacy

Ability to incorporate nutraceuticals in treatment approach for multiple conditions with great success

Family Physicians Group – Orlando, FL

November 2013- August 2015

Physician Assistant

Primary care provider in a fast-paced, medical group of over 27 offices working alongside multiple specialists in Cardiology, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Podiatry and Endocrinology.

Involved in all aspects of patient care across the lifespan, including; detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as in-office minor surgical procedures, pre-operative clearances and post-operative follow ups

Diagnose and treat common urgent care problems including URI, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, asthma and CHF exacerbations, UTIs, otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, migraines, gastroenteritis, fractures, allergic rhinitis

Experience in the management of chronic medical illnesses such as, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus (I and II), hypertension, chronic bronchitis, congestive heart failure, asthma, obesity, chronic pain syndromes, thyroid disease, cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis

Procedures: I&D’s, closure of wounds via sutures, suture/staple removal, wound and skin care, trigger point injections, greater occipital nerve blocks, large joint injections, venipunctures

The skill to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment, with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds

Served as sole clinical provider on weekends and holidays

On call responsibility for over 15 offices on a rotating schedule

Flexibility to cover multiple physicians in multiple offices

Advanced Interventional Pain Clinic – Orlando & Longwood, FL

January 2012 --November 2013

Physician Assistant

As member of medical team for a high volume, multi-disciplinary, CARF accredited pain management facility, personally see an average of 26-30 patients daily.

Work with new and follow-up patients (adults and teens) with a variety of diagnoses such as neuropathy; spinal injuries; fibromyalgia; cancer; multiple sclerosis; lupus; rheumatoid arthritis.

Conduct physical examinations; order/review results of tests (diagnostic and laboratory) and procedures; make provisional diagnoses; and report information about patients’ medical condition to supervising physicians to assist with establishing diagnoses and treatment courses.

Management of spinal cord stimulators.

Educate and counsel patients regarding diagnoses and treatment options/objectives.

Prescribe medications under physician supervision and provide referrals to appropriate professionals for other symptoms or conditions (i.e. depression).

On-call responsibility for 2 offices on a rotating schedule.

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