305-***-**** *********@*******.*** **** S.W. *** way Miramar FL 33029
LEIGHTON PARKINS
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CERTIFIED
OBJECTIVE: NCCPA Board Certified and Licensed in the State of Florida as a Physician Assistant seeking a position to grow within a Medical team to provide high quality healthcare to patients. Experienced in the medical field as a medical assistant with strong leadership abilities, and proficient communication skills. EDUCATION
2019 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
Physician Assistant Program (Honors)
2009 Miami Dade Public Safety Training Institute Miami, FL Basic Fingerprinting and Classification and Comparison 2006 Florida International University Miami, FL
Masters of Science in Forensic Science
2002 St. Thomas University Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology
ROTATIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2018 – August 2019
Family Medicine - North Miami Beach, FL
Primary Care EKG Interpretations
Pediatrics - North Miami Beach, FL
Growth Charts Vaccinations Physical Exams
Psychiatry - Pembroke Pines FL
Medication Therapy Baker Act Rehabilitation
Internal Medicine - Miami FL
Cardiology Radiology Spinal Care ENT
Urology Emergency Cath Lab
Elective-Oncology - Miami FL
Chemotherapy Staging Protocols Gene therapy
Surgery (Oncology) Holy Cross - Fort Lauderdale FL OB/GYN - Miami FL
Breast and Pelvic Examinations Treatment OR
Emergency - Miami FL
Suturing Intubation CPR Radiology Stroke
Protocol MI Protocol Cath Lab
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2003 – 2006 Florida International University Miami, FL Research Using Actinomycin D Binding to Alternate DNA Structures Restriction Enzyme Activity Assays
Taq Polymerase binding properties incorporated with the PCR process WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb/2020 – Present Pain Management Physicians of South Florida Coral Springs, FL Pain Management PA-C
Neurological Examination Joint Nerve Blocks (Facet/Sacroiliac/Hip/Shoulder/Atlanto-axial Fibromyalgia Management Medication administration
Jan/2020 – Present South Florida Urgent Care Miramar, FL Urgent Care PA-C
Wound care Suturing Acute care Bacterial/Viral Management Medication administration Skin Tag removal Vitamin shots Pediatric Well Visits Cardiology work up ECG interpretations Acute pulmonary care.
2012-2016 Caregiver Services Inc. Miami, FL
Client Relations
Scheduling and meeting clients for initial RN assessments Initial visit quality control recording treatment scheduling Updating Database Price Negotiating Coordinating Service hours for all Miami Dade Quality Assurance Monitor & Supervision 2010-2012 Preventive Cardiology Pembroke Pines, FL Medical Assistant
Taking health history Verifying medications Vital signs Recording information using electronic medical record system (E-Clinical)
Certifications, Licenses, and Attributes
• Florida Physician Assistant License (12/19)
• NCCPA Certified
• DEA Clearance
• Advanced Cardio Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Mental Health First-Aid
• AAPA and FAPA member
• VA Internship Recipient
• President Volunteer Service Award-
Gold over 500 hours (2017-2018)
References (Letter of Recommendation Upon Request)
• Abdul S. Memon MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, (305) 335 - 0081, *******@*****.***
• Tatiana Santos M.D., MS., (786) 201- 0495, ********@***.***
• Omar Rashid M.D., (954) 319 - 6007, ****.****@****-*****.***