Physician Assistant Medical

Kristen E. Neilson, MMS, PA-C

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Orlando, FL 32801 **********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and Medical Sciences: August 2013

Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences: May 2012

University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL

WORK EXPERIENCE

Certified Physician Assistant: November 2013 - Present

Orthopaedic Specialists of Central Florida, Florida Hospital Medical Group

Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams

Interpreting and correlating laboratory data, imaging studies, diagnostic procedures, and subjective/objective data to formulate a working diagnosis and treatment plan

Routinely performing outpatient procedures including but not limited to wound debridement, incision and drainage, digital blocks/regional anesthesia, splint/cast/brace application, hardware/foreign body removal

Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including closed reduction of fractures and dislocations; injections of joints, tendons, trigger points, and bursa; fine needle aspirations

First assisting in surgeries, performing deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances post-operatively

Conducting hospital rounds; writing orders; dictating consult notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries

Ordering, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications, orthotics, braces and other medical devices

Fitness Instructor/Group Exercise Leader: 2007 – 2011

University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness Center

LA Fitness in Orlando, FL

Designing and teaching a variety of exercise programs including indoor cycling, core strengthening, half marathon training, bootcamps, and stadium running

CLINICAL TRAINING

Clinical Rotations: August 2012 – August 2013

Pediatrics: Gentle Care Pediatrics. Plantation, FL

Family Medicine: Walk-In to Wellness. Coral Springs, FL

Internal Medicine: Associated Family Physicians. Boca Raton, FL

Otolaryngology: South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center. Plantation, FL

Emergency Medicine: Jackson North Medical Center. North Miami Beach, FL

General Surgery: Jackson South Medical Center. Miami, FL

Orthopedic Surgery: Atlantic Orthopedic Group. Melbourne, FL

Critical Care: Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Baltimore, MD

Plastic Surgery: Plastic Surgery Specialists. Orlando, FL

Medical Mission Trip and Clinical Skills Training Course: August 2012

Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo: Dominican Republic

Emergency Medical Training: June 2010 – August 2010

American Ambulance: Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital Emergency Department: Altamonte, FL

Florida Hospital Emergency Department: Apopka, FL

Seminole County Fire Department: Sanford, FL

PA Shadowing: July 2009 – August 2009

Veteran’s Affairs Clinic: Vierra, FL

Palm Bay Urgent Care: Palm Bay, FL

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS

State of Florida Licensed Physician Assistant: September 2013 – Present

Physician Assistant Certified: September 2013 – Present

BLS certification by the ACLS Certification Institute: October 2015 – Present

AIDS/HIV certification: 2013 – Present

AFFILIATIONS

Physician Assistants of Orthopedic Surgery – Member

American Academy of Physician Assistants – Member

Florida Academy of Physician Assistants – Member

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