Education

August **** – August **** Le Moyne College, Physician Assistant Program, Syracuse New York

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Master’s Project

In collaboration with St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York: A Single Center Retrospective Review of Isolated Mitral Valve Repair, Focusing on Median Sternotomy, Mini-Thoracotomy, and Robotic-assisted Surgery.

Clinical Rotations

Primary Care Oneida Medical Associates Camden, NY 08/15/16 – 09/21/16

General Surgery Adirondack Community Physicians Surgical Group Utica, NY 09/26/16 – 11/02/16

Emergency Medicine Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Houston, TX 11/07/16 – 12/14/16

Emergency Medicine Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Houston, TX 01/02/17 – 02/08/17

Internal Medicine Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Houston, TX 02/13/17 – 03/22/17

Pediatric Medicine Bright Futures Pediatrics Liverpool, NY 03/27/17 – 05/03/17

Behavioral Medicine Syracuse Psychiatric Services Auburn, NY 05/08/17 – 06/14/17

Women’s Health Her Healthcare Kingwood, TX 06/26/17 – 07/14/17

Women’s Health Memorial Hermann The Woodlands The Woodlands, TX 07/17/17 – 08/02/17

Experience In

Central line placement, endotracheal intubation, venipuncture, placement of NG and OG tubes, interpretation of EKGs, placement of Foley catheter, CPR, closure of simple and complex wounds with sutures, staples, and dermabond, suture and staple removal, incision and drainage, First Assist during surgery, joint aspiration, biopsy of nevi, hematoma block, digital nerve block, local anesthesia, splinting, ultrasound, breast exam, digital rectal exam, pelvic exam, inguinal hernia exam, and laparoscopic tool use.

August 2005 – August 2009 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Work History

February 2018 – Present MD Medical Group, Physician Assistant, Mi Doctor – Long Point @ Gessner, Houston, Texas

Provide exceptional primary care with patient centered approach promoting preventative medicine tactics to improve and maintain the health of patients in the pediatric to geriatric populations. Evaluate, treat, and document on an average of 18 patients per day. Perform history and physical exams, laceration repairs, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removals, and well woman exams. Educate patients regarding their chronic disease management. Interpret diagnostics, such as labs, radiological studies, and EKGs. Provide emergent care to critical patients and coordinate transport to the ED as needed.

October 2014 – August 2015 PhysAssist Scribes, Emergency Department Scribe & Trainer, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, Houston, Texas

A physician collaborator fulfilling the primary secretarial and non-clinical functions of an emergency department physician. Trained new employees in processes and procedures as an emergency department scribe.

April 2013 – September 2014 TEAMHealth, Emergency Department Scribe & Trainer, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, Houston, Texas

A physician collaborator fulfilling the primary secretarial and non-clinical functions of an emergency department physician. Trained new employees in processes and procedures as an emergency department scribe.

January 2012 – March 2013 Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Server & Trainer, Houston, Texas

While fulfilling prerequisites for PA school – Established rapport and assisted guests with prompt, accurate, and attentive service. Increased overall sales average by promoting specialty items, drinks, and desserts. Trained new employees in processes and procedures as a server.

May 2011 – December 2011 ADC & HAS Management Services, Inc., Development Analyst, Houston, Texas

Performed due diligence for prospective site projects in Italy and current projects located in San Jose and Liberia, Costa Rica. Team member in process for bid tenders and acquisitions. Assessed request for qualifications, request for proposals, and supporting bid tender documentation. Conducted country and airport industry specific research with focus on current industry trends, macroeconomic trends, and political trends. Assisted Operations Manager, Operations Director, Development Manager, Vice President of Business Development and Senior Vice President of Business and Project Development in any duties assigned.

October 2009 – May 2011 ADC & HAS Management Services, Inc., Staff Accountant, Houston, Texas

Maintained and accounted for $1.8 MM accounts payable process and $4.2 MM accounts receivable process. Prepared and completed purchasing request reconciliation, invoice approvals, employee expense reporting, and reporting log. Managed preparation, documentation, and completion of month end closing activities and general ledger entries.

Certifications

Fall 2017 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Fall 2016 HIPAA

Summer 2016 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Scholarships

August 2005 – August 2009 President’s Achievement Scholarship, Texas A&M University

Honors & Awards

Fall 2005 Dean’s List, Texas A&M University

Volunteer

August 2015 – August 2017 Le Moyne College PA Program, Syracuse, New York

Helped make sweet cases for foster children at Together We Rise.

Served meals and helped with sanitation duties at the Good Samaritan Center.

February 2012 – Present San Jose Clinic, Houston, Texas

English-Spanish medical translator between physicians and patients. Assisted with other volunteer activities when assigned.

Professional Memberships

August 2015 – Present Student Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

August 2015 – Present Student Member of Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)

August 2015 – Present Student Member of Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)

August 2015 – August 2017 Student Member of New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)

Language

Spanish – Advanced speaker; Intermediate reading and writing

References available upon request

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