CARMEN R. CARO, PA-C

PO BOX **** RINCON, PUERTO RICO, 00677 C: 787-***-**** ade1c7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To be involved in all efforts to take care of our patients in Puerto Rico in a reputed environment while helping bring value to the Physician Assistant Profession in the Island by extending the reach of doctors and their duties. To enhance my opportunities of accomplishing networking and job experiences with the ultimate goal of becoming a successful, leading professional in the field. EDUCATION INFORMATION

Physician Assistant Program, MS. [May 2017 to February 2020] Mercy College- Bronx, NY.

Bachelor of Science in Biology [Aug 2009 to May 2013] University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Orthopedics Lincoln Hospital- Bronx, NY [6 weeks]

Emergency Montefiore Hospital Einstein/Weiler- Bronx, NY [6 weeks] Surgery (Vascular) Lincoln Hospital- Bronx, NY [6 weeks] Women’s Health Montefiore Medical Center- New Rochelle, NY [6 weeks] Family Medicine Institute of Family Health- Mt. Hope, Bronx, NY [6 weeks] Internal Medicine NYC Medical Doctor PC-IM- Brooklyn, NY [6 weeks] Pediatrics Dr. Mridula Dogra- Flushing, NY [6 weeks] Psychiatry New York Presbyterian Westchester- White Plains, NY [3 weeks] Long Term Care Gouverner Hospital- New York, NY [3 weeks] WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant- Dr. Juan Sánchez- Rincón, Puerto Rico [July 2015 to May 2017] EMT-Basic- Municipal Office of Emergency Mgmt- Rincón, PR. [Mar 2015 to Dec 2016] EMT-Basic- Calderón Ambulance Service- Aguadilla, Puerto Rico [Mar 2015 to Sept 2015] Emergency Room Volunteer-Kings County Hospital- Brooklyn, NY [Oct 2015 to Nov 2015] ADDITIONAL CLINICAL TRAINING

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Student [August 21-22, 2017] MidMichigan Hospital- Midland, Michigan

Pre-Surgery Student [Oct 2013 to Nov 2013]

Plastic Surgery Institute- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Pre-Medicine Student [Aug 2013 to Sept 2013]

Gap Medics- Chiang Mai, Thailand

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING

Carnaval del Barrio Health Screenings- East Harlem, NY, NY [2018] Head Start Screenings- Bronx, NY [2018]

Mercy College Bronx Health and Wellness Fair- Bronx, NY [2018] Mercy College Wellness Initiative Fair- Bronx, NY [2017] American Diabetes Association Health Fair- Bronx, NY [2017] Community Awareness Project for Physical & Emotional Health- Rincón, PR [2015] 8th Health Festival Caribbean Ferries Foundation - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic [2015] LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA ID#:1167654) [Oct 2019-Present] Physician Assistant License New York (024913-01) [Until 02/28/2023] Physician Assistant License Information Puerto Rico [Upcoming] BLS & ACLS- American Heart Association [2018- Present] HIPPA Privacy and Security - The HIPPA Group [2017- Present] Infection Control- American Heart Association [2018- Present] PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants [2018]

New York State Society of Physician Assistants [2017] Physician Assistant for Latino Health [2019]

INTERESTS SKILLS SET

Traveling and Volunteering Abroad Excellent Communication- Spanish, English Extra-curricular: Diving, Volleyball Research Skills, Managing Priorities Practice Yoga as a holistic complement of health Self-Motivation/Adaptability

References available upon request Availability: Starting August 2020