Laura I. Garza

**** ***** *** *** **** Dallas, Texas 75235 830-***-**** ac7v4z@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Physician Assistant with approximately 2.7 years experience in Cardiothoracic surgery post-operative care seeks full-time employment that utilizes my skill, strong work ethic, dedication, and passion.

Education

MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER DECEMBER 2015

Dallas, Texas

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO DECEMBER 2009

San Antonio, Texas

Current Licensure & Certification

Texas Physician Assistant Board Expires 8/31/2019

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, PA-C Certification Expires 12/31/2019

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Expires 09-30-2019

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expires 05/2020

Employment

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLEMENTS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER) DALLAS, TEXAS MARCH 2016-PRESENT

Provider on a team of cardiothoracic surgeons, residents, fellows, and other advanced practice providers (APPs). Provided quality pre- and post-operative patient care to treat acute and chronic cardiothoracic conditions. Formulated treatment plans, educated patients and families about disease conditions, lifestyle, and health maintenance. Ordered and analyzed diagnostic test results such as laboratory results, x-rays, echocardiograms, MRI/CT scans with supervising surgeon physician. Performed procedures including: temporary pacing wire removal and chest tube removal. Treated patients with post-operative wound infections, myocardial infarction, pericardial effusions, and pleural effusions. Proficiency in EPIC electronic medical records.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SOUTH TEXAS BLOOD AND TISSUE CENTER (QUALTEX LABORATORIES) SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 2010-2013

Collect, process and analyze donor blood and plasma products. Conduct advanced testing using biomedical instruments with chemiluminescent immunoassay (ChLIA) and Nucleic Acid Amplification testing (NAAT) technology to detect and prevent transmission of disease to recipients of blood and blood components. Evaluate and interpret laboratory results for accuracy.

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow member Expires 06/30/2019

American College of Cardiology Expires 12/2019

Languages

Fluent in Spanish

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