Education
MPAS Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Aug 2014- Dec 2016
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
B.S. Bachelor’s of Science: Nutrition Science, Magna cum laude May 2003- Aug 2005
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
AD. Associates in Science, Biology, Jan 2001- May 2003
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ABAC, Tifton, GA
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires 07/2020
NCCPA Certification Expires 12/2019
PA State Licensure Pending
Work Experience
Orthopedic Physician Assistant, MERCY ONE, Clinton, Iowa
Diagnose and treat patients with muskuloeskeletal disorders in a clinic setting. First Assist in surgical procedures.
Clinical Nutritional Specialist, Pediatric Endocrine Associates, Atlanta, GA
Provided medical nutrition therapy for patients with Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, and Failure to Thrive
2017-present
2009-2012
Medical Assistant, Pediatric Endocrine Associates, Atlanta, GA
Obtained patient medical history and vital signs as well as other ancillary diabetic testing
2007-2009
Certified Medical Interpreter, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA
Provided Spanish interpretation and translation for patients and medical staff in all areas of the hospital
2005-2008
Research Assistant, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Recruited female subjects for nutritional clinical trial related to the impact of infant feeding on both maternal and infant body composition
2005-2006
Language Counselor, NACEL, Toulouse, France
Provided language lessons and recreational activities to French teens in immersion summer camp
2006
2006
Memberships/ Awards
AAPA member
IPAS member
Iowa city Mobile Clinic board member/ volunteer
University of Iowa PA scholarship 2014-2015
HAS, Hispanic Student Association Vice-president, UGA
LTA, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority chapter founder
Clinical Rotations
Pediatrics
Unity Point Pediatrics, Muscatine, Iowa
Growth and development milestones, newborn and pre-school physicals, immunization schedules, counseling and evaluation and treatment of common pediatric illnesses
Family Practice
Genesis Health, Moline, IL
Health maintenance, ordering and interpreting labs/imaging studies, skills in suturing, splinting, casting, wound care, sterile technique, chart documentation with EMR, patient education
General Surgery
Midlands Clinic, Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Surgical scrub/aseptic techniques, suturing techniques, wound care and debridement, surgical assisting
EKG
Dr. Brown, UIHC, Iowa city, IA
Diagnosis of rhythm and rate abnormalities on a full 12-lead EKG
Psychiatry
Wellington Retreat, rehab center, Lantana, FL
Mental Status Exam, psychiatric history, psychopharmacotherapy, management of common psychiatric disorders, evaluation and management of substance abuse.
Internal Medicine
Coralville VA Primary Health clinic, VA Hospital, IA
H&P’s, ordering and interpreting lab and x-ray studies, management of common primary care and emergency medical problems, pharmacotherapy treatment.
Orthopedics
Great River Orthopedic specialist, West Burlington, IA
H&P’s, Physical assessment of acute trauma injuries, surgical scrub/aseptic techniques, suturing techniques and experience, wound care and debridement, surgical assisting skills
Family Practice
Community Care Center, Moline, IL
Health maintenance, ordering and interpreting labs/imaging studies, skills in suturing, splinting, casting, wound care, sterile technique, chart documentation with EMR, patient education
Emergency Medicine
Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, IA
Focused H&P’s, suturing, dressing application, reading X-rays and EKG’s, starting I.V.s, arthrocenthesis, interpretation of laboratory data, ultrasound
International Medicine
Same District Hospital, Tanzania
ER triaging and evaluation of acute and chronic cases, surgical assisting skills both in general surgery and orthopedic surgery, encountering health issues and medical problems common in Tanzania, increasing awareness of global health issues.