Dena Fisher PA-C
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Summary
• Physician Assistant with 12 years of experience in urgent care and family practice
• Thrives in fast-paced multitasking environments
• Comfortable working independently and in team settings
• Experience working in diverse multicultural environments LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
• California State Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Board Certified
• DEA License
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care, Beverly Hills, CA
Physician Assistant, Jan 2018 – Present
Fast paced high acuity hospital owned urgent care; assessed and treated urgent and emergent illnesses and injuries. Performed and reviewed lab analysis and x-rays to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Pioneer Medical Group, Cerritos, CA
Physician Assistant, Oct 2012 – Jan 2018
Busy physician owned medical group; assessed and treated patients for an array of acute injuries and illnesses in outpatient setting. Performed adult and child yearly wellness exams, along with sports and employment physicals.
Pathway Medical Group, Garden Grove, CA
Physician Assistant, Jun 2011 – Oct 2012
Privately owned medical group; assessed and treated acute care patients in addition to follow up appointments on chronic health conditions.
McAlester Urgent Care, McAlester, OK
Physician Assistant, Oct 2010 – Jun 2011
Hospital owned urgent care; assessed and treated patients for a multitude of urgent concerns not necessitating a full emergency room visit.
Muscogee Creek Nation Division of Health, Okmulgee, OK Physician Assistant, Nov 2007 – Jun 2011
Tribal owned Indian Health Services clinic; provided health care for American Indians with barriers to obtaining health care.
SKILLS
• Electronic medical records Epic and Allscripts
• EKG, X-ray, and laboratory test interpretation
• Closure of wounds via sutures, staples, and topical skin adhesive
• I&D of abscess and cyst
• Punch and shave biopsies
• Cryotherapy
• Splinter removal
• Toenail removal
• Bursa aspiration and injection
• Trigger point injections
• Wood’s lamp exam using fluorescein
• Pelvic exams and Papanicolaou cytology smears
EDUCATION
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Master of Physician Assistant, Sep 2007
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA
Associate of Science in Health Science, Jun 2005
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2000 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
California Academy of Physician Assistants