Tatiana Zucco

Physician Assistant

Sarasota, FL *4232

adcd8t@r.postjobfree.com

941-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Urgent and Primary Care Physician Assistant

AFC Urgent and Primary Care - Sarasota, FL November 2017 to Present

• Reviewing patient records • Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies and interpretation

• Suturing wounds and other in house procedures such as I&D, casting and splinting, wound care

• Providing monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits

• Triage of patient phone calls and providing consultations, diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute health conditions for both adult and pediatric patients

Nutrition and exercise counseling, among other wellness services

Well-patient checkups

Workers Comp Visits

DOT Examinations

Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Physician Assistant

Pain and Wellness Group - Plainfield, IL June 2016 to November 2017

• Duties include performing H&Ps, physical exams, putting together exam data to come up with treatment plans for various spine related and orthopedic problems and providing ongoing education for patients in collaboration with physician and chiropractic and massage providers

• Monitor and follow-up of patient progress

•Trigger Point injections • Joint Injections

• PRP injections

• Wellness counseling

Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Physicians Immediate Care - Geneva, IL November 2014 to June 2016

• Duties include obtaining complete medical history and physical exams

• Reviewing patient records

• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies and interpretation

• Suturing wounds and other in house procedures such as I&D, casting and splinting, wound care • Giving patient education

• Providing monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits

• Triage of patient phone calls and providing consultations

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician Assistant

Fox Valley Orthopedics - Geneva, IL March 2014 to November 2014

• Duties include performing H&Ps, physical exams, putting together exam data to diagnose and treat various orthopedic problems, education for patients, pre and post operative exams and treatment, assisting with orthopedic surgeries, ordering and interpreting imaging studies such as X-ray, CTs, and MRIs

• Running own orthopedic clinic for pre and post operative patients • First assist

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Spine - Baltimore, MD July 2013 to March 2014

* Baltimore, MD * July, 2013 - March, 2014

• Duties include performing H&Ps, physical exams, putting together exam data to diagnose and treat various orthopedic problems, education for patients, pre and post operative exams and treatment, assisting with orthopedic surgeries, ordering and interpreting imaging studies such as X-ray, CTs, and MRIs

• Additional duties include being involved as the sports medicine physician team for various college sports teams in the area, diagnosing and recommending treatment and rehabilitation options

• Running own orthopedic clinic for pre and post operative patients

• First assist

Neurosurgery and Neurology Physician Assistant - Sinai Hospital

Neurosurgery - Baltimore, MD November 2012 to July 2013

• Duties include performing H&Ps, daily rounds on patients in the ICU and on the floor, putting together physical exam and lab data, daily notes, inpatient management, preparing and optimizing patients for discharge, manage patients during in-house call overnight, respond to acute patient issues, perform in-house and ED consultations, discuss plans with attending physicians, admit patients, order and interpret imaging studies such as CT scans, MRIs, obtain informed consent for procedures

• Specific additional neurology duties include first responder for BAT calls and tPA administration, emergency calls for seizures

• Specific duties for neurosurgery include pre-operative H&Ps and preparing patients for surgery on admission, perioperative care of patients in the PACU, ICU, IMC, and on the floor, first-assisting in the operating room, performing surgical procedures such as drain removals/dressing changes/suturing/NG tube insertion/removal, assisting with IVC placement, manipulation of IVC settings

Physician Assistant Surgical Resident

Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, MD October 2011 to October 2012

• Worked as a surgical physician assistant resident rotating through surgical services including general, thoracic, vascular, trauma, gastrointestinal, cardiac, plastic surgery, SICU, neurosurgery, endocrine surgery

• Performed pre-operative H&Ps and obtained informed consent for procedures or operations

• Participated in perioperative care of surgical patients in the hospital including daily rounds, compilation of physical exam and laboratory data, participated in decision making for inpatient management and discharge planning

• Assisted in the operating room including positioning of patient, insertion of Foley catheters, prepping and draping, performing bronchoscopies, first or second assisting, suturing and tying, dressing wounds, composing operation notes, and transporting patients

• Performed surgical procedures including, but not limited to, insertion and removal of chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, peripheral IVs, Jackson-Pratt drains, nasogastric tubes, abscess drains, bile stent drains, dressing changes, wound management

• Evaluated patients in outpatient clinics for initial consultations and post operative follow up • Routinely took in-hospital call, responded to acute patient issues and performed consultations as needed

• Ordered and interpreted imaging studies such as CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, upper GI studies, CINE swallow tests, angiograms

Education

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Baltimore, MD

October 2012

Master of Medical Science in Medical

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM - Nottingham

August 2011

Skills

• Urgent Care • BLS, ACLS • Critical Care

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