TYLER CARDILLO, PA-C, MBA
ad5w4z@r.postjobfree.com 941-***-****
**** ****** ** **** *******, CO 80525
EDUCATION
The University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biology 5/2015
Harding University
Master of Business Administration 5/2017 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 12/2020
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
Banner Health Orthopedics – Loveland, Colorado 1/2022 – Present
Physician Assistant
Operated as a first assist in surgical cases. Job duties included collaborating with members of the operating room staff in preparation of surgical cases, patient positioning, surgical draping of patient, exposure of tissue, placement of hardware and screws as well as external fixators, closure of deep and superficial tissues, assembled ACL autograft as well as whip stitching other necessary grafts.
Independently held outpatient clinics. Through Cerner medical system, obtained detailed medical histories, interpreted radiographic imaging such as CT,MRI and X-rays. Made diagnoses, prescribed therapies, discussed surgical and non surgical treatment with patients.
Performed in office procedures such as suturing, wound vac placement, JP drain removal, bursa and joint injections of the knee, shoulder and hip.
Performed casting and splinting for fractures or post operative immobilization
Performed inpatient hospital rounds and collaborated with other specialties in patient treatment and care while inpatient.
Concentra Urgent Care – Denver, Colorado 9/2021 – 1/2022
Physician Assistant
Treat traumatic injuries, such as facial trauma, fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, puncture wounds, and burns
Provide initial wound care including suturing of uncomplicated wounds and application of splinting materials for sprains and fractures
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, EKGs, lab results.
Treat a variety of work-related injuries and illnesses
Complete DOT, Fit for duty and return to work physical exams.
Participate in multidisciplinary team approach to case management to create a well-rounded treatment plan
Spine and Orthopedic Center - Boca Raton, FL 1/2021 – May 2021
Physician Assistant
Identified acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, including but not limited to acute spinal trauma, disc herniation, and chronic back pain
Administered joint injections including knee injections, greater trochanter injections, and cervical and thoracic trigger point injections.
Assisted with medical consultations, including formulating and executing treatment plans and evaluating diagnostic studies including radiographs, CTs, and MRIs
Performed therapeutic procedures including placing casts and splints, and replacing wound vac drains
Performed complete physical examinations as well as problem focused exams on approximately 40 patients daily
North Raleigh Medical Center - Raleigh, NC 11/2016 - 7/2018
Medical Assistant
Provided urgent care to patients and assisted with in office procedures such as laceration repairs, wound care and pelvic examinations
Communicated with patients including fielding triage questions and explaining the findings of diagnostic test results
Performed injections, EKGs, PFTs, ear lavages, and other standard urgent care requests from the providers.
North Carolina Dermatology Associates - Raleigh, NC 7/2016 - 11/2016
Medical Assistant
Performed scribing duties such as intake of patient history, physical exam findings and treatment plan into the medical record
Assisted with in-office surgeries and procedures including punch biopsies, skin scrapings, laceration repair, blue light therapy, filler and botox therapy and cosmetic peels
Prepared lab specimens for pathologic analysis of different skin cancers, and fungal disorders
Performed administrative tasks in order to aid to the office workflow including patient callbacks, prior authorizations, faxing, and office scheduling
Duke Medical - Searcy, AR 9/2015 - 5/2016
Medical Assistant
Performed clinical tasks, as stated previously, including taking history and recording patient vital signs, patient communication, and scribing duties
Administered treatments alongside the patient care provider such as PFTs, EKG recordings, as well as assisting in small procedures such as cyst removal and ingrown toenail removal
Prepared and submitted flu, mono and strep diagnostic testing, including specimen collection
Performed administrative tasks such as updating medical records, prepping patient charts for future visits, and ordering necessary medical office materials
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CHI St. Vincent - Little Rock, AR 8/2019 - 9/2019
Dr. Lee Wilbur and Dr. Greg Hutchison
Assisted with triage and stabilization of critical patients upon arrival to a large emergency department
Obtained focused patient history pertinent to presenting concerns in an effective and efficient manner
Performed a wide variety of procedures including deep and superficial laceration repair, digital nerve blocks, intravenous line insertion, intubation, fracture splinting, incision and drainage of cysts and abscesses, fluorescein eye staining, EKG placement and recording.
Interpreted diagnostic results in conjunction with the supervising physician, including x-rays, EKG, CT Scans and MRIs.
Formulated treatment plans and educated patients and families concerning follow-up care
PRIMARY CARE Salem Family Practice - Benton, AR 9/2019 - 10/2019
Dr. Patricia McGarry
Performed yearly physical exams as well as problem focused exams on patients
Assisted in procedures such as ear lavages, wound care, intramuscular injections, and phlebotomy
Performed initial evaluation of patients, including obtaining history, and recording of vital signs
MENTAL HEALTH CHI St. Vincent - Little Rock, AR 10/2019 - 11/2019
Dr. Lawrence Labbate
Assessed acute psychiatric admissions and assisted in accurate diagnosis in order to initiate proper medical management of patients
Performed comprehensive Mental Status Assessments on over 500 patients
Assisted supervising physician in developing effective treatment plans for a variety of psychiatric conditions with the goal of acutely stabilizing the patient as well as providing long term management upon discharge
GERIATRIC PRIMARY CARE Colonel Glenn Nursing Home - Little Rock, AR 11/2019 - 12/2019
Dr. Bushra Shah
Performed complete physical examinations on long term care patients as well as new admissions, with special focus on known comorbidities
Assisted in minor procedures such as suture removal, wound care, and medication administration
Assisted in developing effective treatment plans and follow-up decisions for geriatric patients, often with multiple comorbidities
ADVANCED PRIMARY CARE/HOSPITALIST Baptist Health - Little Rock, AR 2/2020 - 3/2020
Dr. Derek Lewis
Performed complete physical examinations as well as problem focused exams on inpatients as well as patients that were being managed in the outpatient setting after their inpatient stay
Performed procedures such as injections, flu and strep tests, cyst removal, and pap smears, intramuscular injections and digital nerve blocks
Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies with appropriate communication for patients
Managed hospital inpatients during their stay, then followed up in clinic to assist in developing an ongoing treatment plan
DERMATOLOGY Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Port Charlotte, FL 7/2020
Dr. Stephen Spencer
Performed thorough skin exams to assist in identifying benign and malignant lesions
Performed procedures such as electrodessication and curettage, cryotherapy, KOH Prep, and shave biopsies
Assisted providers with identifying organisms via KOH prep, treatments such as ED&C and cosmetic procedures such as botox and fillers.
PEDIATRICS Helgemo and Liou Pediatrics - Port Charlotte, FL 7/2020 - 8/2020
Dr. Ben Helgemo and Dr. Wen Liou
Performed complete physical examinations as well as problem focused exams on pediatric children from 1 day old to 18 years old
Performed procedures such as vaccine administration, cryotherapy, circumcisions and flu/COVID swabs
GENERAL/ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Fawcett Memorial Hospital - Port Charlotte, Florida 8/2020 - 9/2020
Dr. Dale Greenberg, Dr. Jason Reiss, Dr. Greg Gebauer, Dr. Maria Castilla
First Assisted on scheduled surgeries and emergency surgical consults including surgical closure, and pre-op and post-op rounding
Assisted in procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, exploratory laparotomies, total hip, total knee, rotator cuff repair, as well as amputations.
ORTHOPEDIC PRECEPTORSHIP Spine and Orthopedic Center - Boca Raton, FL 10/2020 - 11/2020
Dr. Ashish Sahai and Dr. Anup Gangavalli
Administered joint injections such as knee injections, greater trochanter injections, and cervical and thoracic trigger point injections.
Assisted in Pre-Op and Post-Op rounding of patients
Assisted in reading x-rays, CTs, MRIs, casting and splinting, and replaced wound vac drains
Performed complete physical examinations as well as problem focused exams
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
NCAA Track and Field - Gainesville, FL 6/2011 - 9/2012
Athlete Searcy, AR 6/2015 - 5/2016
Member of two time NCAA Championship Team at the University of Florida
Member of GAC Championship team at Harding University
NCAA Academic All American, USTFCCA All Academic Team
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute - Gainesville, FL 8/2013 - 6/2014
Cast Room Volunteer
Assisted cast technicians with placing and removing casts
Assisted front desk with checking patients in and bringing them back to the cast rooms for removal and replacement of new casts
Performance Psychology Lab - Gainesville, FL 6/2014 - 5/2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Assisted in data collection, data reduction and data analysis from eye tracking experiments
Honed skills in scientific literature searching, screening and summaries
Assisted with manuscript preparation and editing
Contributed to 2 peer reviewed publications
University of Florida Osteopathic Medicine Club - Gainesville, FL 8/2014 - 5/2015
President
Mentored a group of 40 students that were aspiring osteopathic physicians
Communicated with local physicians to organize educational lectures for members
Organized networking events in conjunction with the university in order to facilitate student career goals
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: eClinicalWorks, GreenWay, EPIC, EMA, Cerner, MS Word, Excel, Final Cut Pro
Languages: English (native), Spanish (Beginner)
BLS Certified 8/2023 - 8/2024
ACLS Certified 8/2019 - 8/2021
NRCME Certified 9/2021-9/2031