CURRENT POSITION: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EDUCATION:

MEDEX Northwest PA Program, University of Washington School of Medicine, 08/1999-10/2001.

Masters Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, 12/2002-12/2003.

Bachelor's Clinical Health Science, University of Washington, 08/1999-10/2001.

Associate in Arts, Kansas State University, 08/1989-08/1991.

Major area of study in Biology, Kansas State University, 08/1994-09/1999.

Physician Assistant Apollo Beach Family Medical Center 01-07- 2019 – Present.

Performed duties as a family practice, internal medicine, and walk-in. Provide care and follow up of hypertensive, diabetic, chronically ill patients. Managed patients with chronic pain syndrome under the supervision of physician. Treated major and minor disease processes age range 19 to 95. Ordered, interpreted ultrasound, laboratory data, MRI and CT scans to include bone density. Performed annual wellness. Routine immunizations, FLMAs, and workers compensation. Performed minor surgical care. Referred patients externally for specialties work up. Medical reconciliation and administrative projects. Managed care.

Physician Assistant Sarasota Family Medical and Urgent Walk-In, 07/23/2018-12-22/2019.

Performed duties as a family practice, internal medicine, and walk-in Physician Assistant provider alongside physician internists, physician assistants and ARNP. Provided care and follow up of hypertensive, diabetic, chronically ill patients. Managed patients with chronic pain syndrome under the supervision of physician. Treated major and minor disease processes age range 5 to 95. Ordered, interpreted ultrasound, laboratory data, MRI and CT scans to include bone density. Performed annual wellness and disability work up for Veterans administration. Routine immunizations, FLMAs, and workers compensation. Performed minor wound closures and abscess incision and drainage. Referred patients externally for specialties work up. Medical reconciliation and administrative projects.

Surgical Physician Assistant, Moffitt Cancer Center, 06/02/2014 – 07/17/2018.

First and second assist in surgery with Head and Neck Oncology Program. First assist in micro-vascular reconstruction. Perform pre-operative history and physical. Perform minor surgical procedures: I&D of abscesses. Excise/biopsy skin lesions, etc. Perform flexible fiber-optic endoscopy for evaluation of vocal cord trauma/disease/malignancy. Active participant in multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Oncology program. Active participant in multidisciplinary Endocrine and Endocrine Surgical Oncology program

New patient evaluation including assessment and plan. Established patient follow up. Staff and follow up postoperative patients. Triage, evaluate, treat, and refer patient calls.

Hospital rounds; admit and discharge patients. Order, analyze, and treat laboratory data x-rays, MRI, CT Scans.

Assist physician in clinic. Manage patients’ medical issues and refer accordingly.

Physician Assistant, Tampa General Hospital, 07/22/2013-05/19/2014.

Duties as a bariatrician overseeing a medically managed weight loss program. Conduct a medically-supervised weight loss program.

Conduct wellness assessments on patients in anticipation to bariatric consultations for surgery consideration.

Performs info sessions regarding bariatric surgery. Triage, evaluate, treat and refer patient calls. Intake and processing of FLMA forms. New patient intake including assessment and plan. Established patient follow up. Assist physicians in clinic. Manage patients’ medical issues and refer accordingly. Teach medical students and residents. Hospital rounds; admit and discharge patients. Order, analyze, and treat laboratory data, x-rays, MRI, CT Scans

Surgical Physician Assistant, University of South Florida/ Tampa General Hospital, 04/2002-06/2013.

Perform pre-operative history and physical. Perform minor surgical procedures: I&D of abscesses, Mediport placement and removal, excise/biopsy skin lesions, etc. Perform rigid/flexible endoscopy. Stage rectal cancers with endorectal ultrasound. Evaluate constipation, fecal incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, FAP, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fistulas, etc. Intake and processing of FLMA forms.

New patient intake including assessment and plan. Established patient follow up. Follow up postoperative patients. Triage, evaluate, treat, and refer patient calls.

Hospital rounds; admit and discharge patients. Order, analyze, and treat laboratory data x-rays, MRI, CT Scans. First and second assist in surgery.

Battalion Aid Station and Medical Treatment Supervisor, US Army, 07/1993-08/2001.

Provided medical management / treatment/ education for over 600 soldiers. Supervised medical personnel in maintaining medical records, equipment, and supplies.

Trained and monitored subordinates with immunizations, pre-physical screening, HIV testing, and hearing

conservation.

Medical/Dental Assistant, Flint Hills Job Corps, Manhattan, KS, 07/1993-08/1999.

Maintained medical records, provided primary medical care of personnel under the supervision of a physician.

Obtained and developed dental radiographs, educated students on personal and dental hygiene.

Medical Assistant, US Army, Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait, Gulf War, 01/1991-06/1991.

Supervised personnel in emergency treatment of battlefield casualties including litter and helicopter evacuations, triaged casualties for emergency evacuations, initiated venipuncture and intravenous infusion.

Assisted physicians and physician’s assistants in the screening, triage, and care of battlefield patients.

Emergency Medical Technician, US Army, Fort Riley, KS, 07/1989-07/1993.

Pre-screened patients, obtained vital signs, and treated trauma patients under supervision of a physician.

Primary instructor of CPR and Combat Lifesaver Course.

Emergency Medical Specialist, US Army, Heilbronn, Germany, 05/1986-06/1989.

Administered emergency and routine medical care to include minor surgery and suturing of outpatients.

Received training in OB/GYN, Orthopedics and Urology Clinics.

Emergency Medical Technician, US Army, Kenner Army Hospital, Ft. Lee, VA, 08/1984-05/1986.

EMT/Ambulance division. Pre-screened patients, obtained vital signs, and treated trauma patients under supervision of a physician.

Primary care provider assistant for Sick Call Clinic.

US Army Medic Entry Level, Aschaffenburg, Germany, 01/1982-06/1984.

Administered emergency and routine medical care to include minor surgery and suturing of outpatients under supervision of physician. Conducted military exercises in overseas medical arena.

US Army Basic Entry Level / Occupation Training, Ft. Jackson, SC/ Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 08/1981- 12/1981.

Licenses:

Physician Assistant State of Florida

DEA license to prescribe class II, III, IV, V drugs

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

Club MEDEX University of Washington

American Academy of Physician Assistants- Fellow

NCCPA member

ASCRS, Associate member (previous)

RESEARCH STUDIES:

ACOSOG RESEARCH PROTOCOL

NIH TIMING STUDY

FECAL INCONTINENCE STUDY

STAPLED HEMORRHOIDOPEXY STUDY

AWARDS.

US Army Commendation Medal with (4) Oak Leaf Clusters; US Army Achievement Medal with (3) Oak Leaf Clusters. Combat Medical Badge. Expert Field Medical Badge.

OTHER:

Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English

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