STEPHEN P. BERMAN, RPA-C

*** ****** ***** ****** • STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305

H: 718-***-**** • C: 917-***-****

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CREDENTIALS • ACLS & BCLS Certified

Certified Physician Assistant: Primary Care & Surgery, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), #940603

Drug Enforcement Administration, #MB1407849

National Provider Identifier, #124*******

New York State Licensed Physician Assistant, #004770-1 PHYSICIAN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER – BROOKLYN, NY 9/2011-PRESENT ASSISTANT • Engage in all aspects of Physician’s assistance within the Neurosurgery Department.

FIRST ASSIST DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES

PLACEMENT OF ICP MONITORS

PLACEMENT OF EXTERNAL VENTRICULAR DRAINS

EXPERIENCE

THE LASER AND VARICOSE VEIN CENTER – BROOKLYN & STATEN ISLAND, NY 1/2004-7/2011

Served as the Joint Commission liaison throughout all phases of two complete and successful Joint Commission Surveys.

Autonomously engaged in the laser closure of 2000+ saphenous, accessory saphenous and lesser saphenous veins.

Completed phlebectomy, sclerotherapy and laser treatments of varicose veins and telangiectasias; evaluated lower extremity venous ultrasounds, arterial studies, ABI and PVR tests; utilized IPL and light sheer lasers for skin treatments and hair removal.

Utilized ultrasound imaging intraoperatively for laser vein closure and post-operative care. MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER – BROOKLYN, NY 9/1993-8/1996 & 11/1998-1/2004

Managed and oversaw all aspects of pre- and post-operative care for chronically and critically ill pulmonary ICU/internal medicine/cardiac telemetry patients. LENOX HILL HOSPITAL – NEW YORK, NY 8/1996-11/1998

Responsible for autonomously completing intraoperative saphenous vein harvesting. Managed pre- and post-operative patients within the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.

Performed various procedures including SWAN-GANS catheter, hemodialysis catheter and chest tube insertion, CVP and arterial line insertion, thorocentesis and paracentesis.

Provided hands-on patient care instruction to P.A. students as a Preceptor. SUMMARY OF • Develop, implement and modify comprehensive care plans adhering to clinical pathways. EXPERTISE • Collaborate with a wide range of health care professionals ensuring adherence to quality control and ethical standards.

Conduct thorough intake evaluations; obtain patient medical history; complete comprehensive physical examinations. Compose admission, transfer and discharge summaries.

Order diagnostic procedures and request specialty consults as needed; thoroughly evaluate results.

Order and prescribe medication. Respond to codes.

Document examinations, surgeries and procedures. Maintain accurate patient charts.

Train and supervise Physician Assistants; assist staff in developing skills essential for quality performance.

Provide instruction to patients’ families regarding general care, medication, side effects and dietary needs.

LABORATORY LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER (CHEMISTRY) – BROOKLYN, NY 1989-1991 TECHNOLOGIST VA HOSPITAL (MICROBIOLOGY) – BROOKLYN, NY 1986-1989 EDUCATION LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY/THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL PA PROGRAM – BROOKLYN, NY Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences • Magna Cum Laude 1993 ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL – NEW YORK, NY

New York City Licensed Laboratory Technologist 1986 SUNY NEW PALTZ – NEW PALTZ, NY

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology 1985

LANGUAGES Basic Medical Spanish • Fluent in English REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request