Physician Assistant Mental Health

Nikel Austelly Casimir

*** * **** ******, ******** Arizona 85132

Tel: 978-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

I have my full Physician Assistant License from the State of ARIZONA and the Jurisdiction of Puerto Ricco. I also have a master’s degree in healthcare management (MBA) from Cambridge College in Massachusetts. On my background, I am a trained and practicing physician who graduated from Cuba, completing most of my medical training and working abroad in Cuba, Haiti, and Spain. During the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, I assisted medical staff, and community leaders, and advised the local government on emergency preparedness. I volunteered to lead a team of foreign medical staff including other foreign clinical and public health professionals, military staff, and other cultural groups to aid in the aftermath of this devastating event. This sentinel experience with my other training has enabled me to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge spanning management, leadership, and core interpersonal skills gained working at the workplace with Diversity, Equity, Race, and Inclusivity within diverse communities. I am looking for the opportunity to use the skills below:

o Strong clinical Skills in Medicine for Adults, young adults, pregnant Women (OB-GYN), Emergency, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Urology, Public Health, and in Mental Health. o Demonstrated experience consulting and advising development initiatives and projects for nonprofit and for- profit NGOs.

o Demonstrated experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. o Strong background in qualitative research methodologies and familiarity with quantitative research methodologies; ability to present research findings to the public. o Solid background in all social media and highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, SPOS, SPSS, MAVEN, Microsoft Team, Webex, Zoom, etc.

o Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills. o Multilingual: fluency in Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and English. Education Graduation date

Physician Assistant License. (PA) August 2022

Board of Medicine in Puerto Rico

Master Business Administration in Healthcare Management/ MBA.HC June 2021 Cambridge College, USA

Medical Interpreter, MA December 2013

Bridging the Gap Program, at Lowell Community Health Center Latin American School of Medicine of Havana Cuba July 2008 Doctor of Medicine

Experience

Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry. Florence Eyman Facility. January 2024-Present Advance Practice Provider/Physician Assistant (PA) for NaphCare Agency o Provide direct and indirect medical care to meet the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patients.

o Obtain history and perform a physical examination to determine health status and diagnosis. o Formulate a working diagnosis study, and develop, and implement procedure/treatment plans. o Identify patient health conditions and make appropriate diagnoses and treatments based on evaluation, study, and protocol.

o Admit and discharge patients from all units in the facility. o Conducts rounds, schedules, and performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures. o Respond to Emergencies, suicide, and any mental health condition. o Provide good care for chronic diseases, mental health conditions, and communicable/Infectious diseases. Community Engagement and Population Health as a Program Coordinator 3 (PC3) April 2023-December 2023 Department of Public Health- BIDLS/Office of HIV and AIDS Support OHA’s (Office of HIV/AIDS) ability to build and sustain membership of diverse stakeholders in OHA’s community engagement activities, HIV planning, and population health advisory system. o Identify and implement priorities to advance OHA’s HIV prevention, care, and treatment services overall the implementation of Prep medications (Truvada and Descovy) o Understand and apply data in all activities, including its role in informing priorities. o Collaborate with Clinicals and Providers to facilitate Health Equity over HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. o Strengthen and expand existing and new partnerships that advance the work in OHA. o Ensure advisory group members, plan regular Advisory meetings for MIPCC, EHE, Statewide, and all other Advisory Groups with a large representation of the minority groups and Lived experiences people. Department of Public Health /Nursing Assistant III/CHW January 2014-Present Outreach Health Workers/Health Promotion and Treatment of Infectious Diseases. Provide comprehensive community-based services for a variety of identified. Populations with infectious disease concerns and appropriate treatment. Duties include: o Served patients with active and latent Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Infectious cases. o New Arrival populations with Tuberculosis Infection and/or Disease. o Support Division efforts in Contact Investigation for Tuberculosis/Guidance and Surveillance o Provide Outreach/Education services to Division staff, clients, and stakeholders. o Health Support to newcomer Refugee populations navigating them through the Health Assessment Program. o Patient Navigation through the Massachusetts Public Health System. o Work with Spanish, French, and Haitian communities on TB, Hepatitis, and other Communicable Diseases. Psicomed Center Tarancon of Cuenca, Spain July 2012 – Nov. 2012 Physician

Evaluated the mental and physical health of individuals who were applying for various licenses including gun licenses, sporting licenses, driver’s licenses, and other legal licenses as needed. International Medical Corps; Cayes, Haiti Sept. 2011 – Dec. 2011 Manager

o Supervised a team of nurses and physicians working on the International Medical Corps United Medical Mobile Unit fighting the Cholera outbreak.

o Trained health professionals in handling and treating Cholera. o Supported surveillance by reviewing the medical team’s weekly reports. Japanese and British Red Cross, South Department, Haiti Jan. 2011 – July 2011 Physician

o Treated Cholera patients as part of local non-governmental organizations’ response to the Cholera outbreak. International Medical Corps; Aquin, Haiti Jan. 2011 – Mar. 2011On-site Physician and Supervisor

o The trained and supervised medical team at a Cholera Treatment Center in Aquin o Treated patients with Cholera.

Notre-Dame de Lourdes’ Health Center; Miragoane, Haiti Dec. 2009 – Dec. 2010 Medical Director

o Organized and managed the pre-natal and post-natal programs at the busy health center. o Supervised doctors and nurses in the pre-natal and post-natal programs. o Served as a physician in the pre-natal and post-natal programs delivering babies, treating patients, performing surgeries, and more.

o Created and implemented a plan for reducing childhood malnutrition. St. Boniface Hospital of Fonds des Blancs, Haiti Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2009 General Medicine Resident

o performed rotations throughout the hospital in a variety of practices including ob./GYN., pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, community, and public health.

Physician Assistant License # 9972 (ARIZONA)

Physician Assistant License # 1422 P.A (PUERTO RICO) Physician Assistant Telehealth License in Florida License # TPPA424 (FLORIDA) Medical License

Licensed in Haiti 2010 License# AS-DM-000096 (HAITI) Licensed in Cuba 2008 License# 4-33-823 (CUBA)

Licensed in Spain 2011 License# 0735702 (SPAIN)

“Illustre Colegio de Medico de Madrid”: 282869069

Reference available upon request

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