CLARINDA GARCIA

*** * **** **, *****, TX ***** H: 432-***-**** + ac79ni@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-respected Physician Assistant with 27 years of experience treating patients of all ages for a variety of conditions.

SKILL SET

•Chronic and acute pain management

•Community medicine competence

•Accomplished in primary care

•Obstetrics and gynecology expertise

•Medical staff management

•Total quality improvement

•Hospice and palliative medicine

•Adolescent medicine expertise

•Sports medicine professional

EMR EXPERIENCE

eClinicalWorks, GE, Centricity, HMS, AthenaNet, Marathon Energy

WORK HISTORY

November 15, 2018—December 28, 2018

Ector Co Correctional Center

301 N Texas Ave

Odessa TX

Routine clinical PA duties in a correctional facility setting

Reason for leaving County Commission closed facility

Wound Centrics

5009 University Ave., Ste. C

Lubbock, TX 79413

806-***-****

July 2018-10/10/2018

Wound care for long-term care patients including staging wounds, treating all types of acute and chronic wounds, wound vacs, wound nutrition needs, and other wound care protocols as needed.

Endeavor Health 01/2018-03/2018 Midland TX Locums

Marathon Oil Employee Clinic

Regular Outpatient Duties as listed above. Also Fit-For-Duty Physicals

ACL Hospital/Clinic 03/2018-05/2018 Acoma Pueblo NM

Indian Health Services

Outpatient Services Appropriately diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting appropriate to the population

Order and execute diagnostic tests and analyze diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administer and prescribe appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advise and educate patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Accurately reported births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities

Physician Assistant: April 5 – December 2017 Locums

Amistad Medical Professionals (walk-in clinic), Del Rio, TX

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting. Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Advised and educated patients.

March 1 - March 31, 2017 Locums

Eastside Community Clinic, Nacogdoches, TX

FQHQ serving homeless, indigent, LGBT, transgender, and other critically underserved populations. Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting. Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions. Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Advised and educated patients

Sept 6 - Nov 18, 2016 Locums

Wellness Pointe Community Clinic, Gilmer TX

Serving homeless, indigent, LGBT, transgender, and other critically underserved populations Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting. Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions. Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications. Advised and educated patients.

Physician Assistant, 06/2005 to 05/2016

McCamey Hospital District - McCamey TX

Serving indigent and homeless populations. Encouraged a sliding scale to free health coverage program which was later implemented with great success. Started and maintained Adult Safety Net vaccine program to provide adult vaccines for those without insurance. Extensive knowledge of Patient Assistance programs. Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.

Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Accurately reported births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff

Inspected medical instruments, equipment and operating rooms to maintain proper hygiene and sterility.

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns. Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.

Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.

Delivered medical services to 20-25 patients daily in office and hospital environments.

Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

Consistently improved patient quality of life through surgical procedures, treatments and professional medical counseling.

Effectively led teams of nurses and medical students in caring for inpatient, outpatient, and surgical patients to ensure quality care.

Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.

Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Physician Assistant, 04/2005 to 06/2005

Dr. Gary Elam, ENT - Odessa, TX (temporary position)

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.

Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.

Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Delivered medical services to 10-15 patients daily in office and hospital environments.

Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Physician assistant, 04/1999 to 05/2005

Crane Rural Health Clinic - Crane, TX

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.

Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Accurately reported births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.

Inspected medical instruments, equipment and operating rooms to maintain proper hygiene and sterility.

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.

Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.

Delivered medical services to 20 patients daily in office and hospital environments.

Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

Consistently improved patient quality of life through surgical procedures, treatments and professional medical counseling.

Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.

Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Physician Assistant, 04/1999 to Current

Dr Sixta Gumato – Crane, TX Rural Health Clinic

Not consistent daily work; Coverage several times a year. Dr. Gumato calls me to run her clinic when she is out of town or out of country. If I am not available, she closes her clinic while gone.

Appropriately diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.

Orders and executes diagnostic tests and analyzes diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.

Administers and prescribes appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advises and educates patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Accurately reports births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.

Manages, directs and coordinates activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.

Inspects medical instruments, equipment and operating rooms to maintain proper hygiene and sterility.

Treats pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and takes precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.

Participates in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.

Admits and treats patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

Consistently improves patient quality of life through surgical procedures, treatments and professional medical counseling.

Counsels patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.

Develops open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Rounds and provides appropriate care for nursing home residents.

CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science: Family Medicine, 2003

Still University - Arizona

Master of Science: Emergency Medicine, 2003 EDUCATION

Still University - Arizona

Bachelor of Science: Medical Science (physician assistant), 1991

Alderson-Broaddus University – Philippi, WV

CERTIFICATIONS

Current medical license from the TX Medical Board

ACLS, PALS, and BLS

NRCME testing pending. Have finished the course, test is pending

DPS and DEA current

Medicare Upin P30326

Medicare ID 8E0230

NPI 166*******

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