Medical Center Patient Care

S A M A N T H A S A F A Y A, P A - C

Personable and Professional NCCPA-certified PA, licensed and registered in Michigan, who strives to work in the field of plastic surgery and aesthetics. I am seeking an opportunity with a team that utilizes integrative approaches to work towards a common goal of effective and efficient patient care. Strengths: interpersonal relationships with patients and families, productivity, communication, flexibility, and procedural skills. West Bloomfield, MI **************@*****.*** 248-***-**** CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE

OBGYN/Women's Health

Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Dr. Kristin Dardano • 5/03/2021 — 5/28/2021 Emergency Medicine

University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Dina Costa, CNP • 5-31-2021 — 6/25/2021 Pediatrics

Treehouse Center, Stafford Springs, CT. Dr. Terry Ramos • 6/28/2021 — 7/23/2021 Psychiatry

Harbor Oaks Hospital, Baltimore, MI. Shane Dignan, PA-C • 8/23/2021 — 9/17/2021 Orthopedic Surgery

Michigan Surgery Specialist, Auburn Hills, MI. Dr. Matthew Yousif • 9/20/2021 — 10/15/2021 Dermatology

South Lyon Dermatology, South Lyon, MI. Dr. Angela Clay • 10/18/2021 — 11/12/2021 Family Medicine

Vital Medicine, Livonia, MI. Dr. Ala Shuker • 11/15/2021 — 12/10/2021 Inpatient-Cardiology

Baystate Medical Center, Palmer, MA. Dr. Zachry Zichittella • 1/3/2022 — 1/28/2022 General Surgery

Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI. Julie Tallent, PA-C • 1/31/2022 — 2/25/2022 Inpatient Medicine

Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI. Lauren Himmel, PA-C • 2/28/2022 — 3/25/2022 Neurosurgery

Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, MI. Dr. Mohammed Alsaidi • 3/28/2022 — 4/22/2022 REFERENCES

Upon Request

SKILLS

Administer

Medications

Create Treatment

Plans

Interpret Lab Results

Diagnose Illnesses

Assist in Surgeries

Independent Thinker

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Skills

Proficient in EPIC,

Athena, ECW-eClinical

Works, Practice Fusion,

ModMed

Suturing

Otoscopy Proficiency

Dermoscopy

Proficiency

Proficient in ED&C,

Shave and Punch

Biopsy

Inejctions: IM,

Subdermal,

Subcutaneous

Phlebotomy, IV

placement

Wound Care

Splinting/Casting

Physician Assistant

Beverly Hills Skin Institute • March 2024 — February 2024

- Conduct patient consultations and medical histories.

- Perform physical examinations to diagnose skin conditions.

- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as biopsies and lab tests.

- Develop and implement treatment plans for various dermatological conditions.

-Assist and Perform dermatological procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions, and laser treatments.

- Assist in cosmetic procedures, such as chemical peels, Botox injections, and dermal fillers.

- Educate patients on skin care, disease prevention, and treatment options.

- Follow up with patients to monitor progress and adjust treatments as necessary.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

- Collaborate with dermatologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

- Stay current with dermatology best practices and continuing education. Physician Assistant Internship

Aesthetika Nova Plastic Surgery-Dr. Karaca • November 2024 — December 2024

- Assist in pre-operative patient evaluations, including taking medical histories and conducting physical examinations.

- Prepare patients for surgical procedures, explaining the process and addressing any concerns.

- Support the plastic surgeon during minor surgical procedures, providing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.

- Assist in post-operative care, including dressing changes, suture removal, and monitoring for complications.

- Educate patients on post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments.

- Assist with aesthetic procedures including botox, fillers, thread lifts, and fat transfers

- Participate in patient consultations, providing information about surgical options and outcomes.

- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the outpatient facility, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use.

Physician Assistant

Enhance Center Interventional Spine and Sports, Livonia, MI. Dr. Ayman Tarabishy • June 2022 — February 2024

-Responsible for new patient consult and patient revaluation of acute and chronic pain patients to determine effectiveness of interventional pain management treatments with various modalities including: Trigger point injections, epidural/transformational injections, facet nerve blocks, radio- frequency ablation, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), platelet rich plasma (PRP), kyphoplasty, peripheral nerve blocks, intracept, spinous spacers, neuromodulation apart of Abbott and Nalu. Acute pain management with Sprint.

I&D

Pap smear and Culture

Collections

Arthrocentesis

Foley/Straight

Catheter Placement

Radiographic, MRI, and

Laboratory

Interpretation

Bilingual-Aramaic

Chaldean Proficiency

Billing/Coding

EDUCATION

Bay Path

University

Longmeadow, MA

2020 — 2022

M.S in Physician

Assistant Studies

Wayne State

University

Detroit, MI

2015 — 2018

B.S. in Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS

AHA ACLS for

Healthcare Providers

AHA BLS for

Healthcare Providers

16 Hour Waiver

Training Sponsored by

DATA 2000

Organization, The

American Academy of

Addication Psychiatry

8 Hour MAT Waiver

Training Sponsored by

the American

Academy of Addiction

Psychiatry

SCOPE of Pain:

Safer/Competent

Opioid Prescribing,

Boston University

Mental Health First Aid

Certification

NCCPA Certified

-Diagnostic testing consultation for EMG and sympathetic plexus block and rhizotomy

-Encourage use of alternative methods for pain management to include physical therapy, occupational therapy, aqua therapy, yoga

-Counsel patients on addiction to narcotics with the goal to decrease use to the smallest effective dose to manage their chronic pain

-Document/dictate patient history, physical exam, histories, procedures.

- Proficient in various procedures i.e. ESI, MRI/CT review, injections, x-rays, IV, blood draws, PRP

-Review drug use and urine drug screening to identify appropriate use or abuse of medications

-Collaborated with healthcare team to establish and manage patient care Physician Assistant

Michigan Surgery Specialists-Auburn Hills/Warren, MI. Dr. Matthew Yousif • August 2022 — December 2022

-Identified acute and chronic illnesses and facilitate treatment plans

-Order and evaluate diagnostic studies

-Provide medical consultations and facilitate treatment plans

-Prescribe and regulate medication

-Perform patient assessment of a variety in outpatient setting

-Perform responsibilities as first surgical assistant in the operating room

-Perform joint injections with ultrasound guidance Memberships

Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants •

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Volunteering

Missionaries of Charity • Detroit, MI — July-December 2018 Privilege to volunteer amongst various nuns whom belong to missionary of charity founded by St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta assisting families in impoverished areas of Detroit by providing meals, teaching children basis math, and learning offering shelter for those seeking a place to pray and practice their fait

St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church -Women in Gods Service (WINGS) • Troy, MI — November 2017- June 2020

American Red Cross: First Aid Services Team Member (FAST) • Ann Arbor, MI Washtenaw chapter of American Red Cross at University of Michigan Ann Arbor athletic events International Volunteer Headquarters • Muizenberg, South Africa — August 2018-September 2018 Caregiver mission trip of impoverished Capricorn, SA MICHIGAN - Physician

Assistant License

MICHIGAN - Controlled

Substance License

DEA

Therapeutic Botox with

Allergen

Dermal Filler with

AAOPM

Neurotoxin with

AAOPM

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