DANIELA M. GARCIA-CRUZ, PA-C

*** *. *** **, **************, IN 47130

717-***-**** • adeqb7@r.postjobfree.com

Physician Assistant with 1 year of experience in Emergency Medicine with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen with a passion for health, wellness, and preventative care. Compassionate healthcare provider with excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving techniques. Self-starter and proficient multitasker, Looking for a new opportunity for growth as a Physician Assistant.

EDUCATION

Sullivan University Louisville, KY July 2017-June 2019

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

University of Louisville Louisville, KY August 2010-May 2012

Master of Public Health, Concentration in Epidemiology

West Chester University West Chester, PA August 2005-August 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Macquarie University Sydney, Australia February 2008-June 2008

Psychology, Research

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE), NCCPA, July 2019

Physician Assistant License, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, August 2019

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified, American Heart Association, 2020-2022

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, American Heart Association, 2020-2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Southern Emergency Medicine Specialists Louisville, Kentucky 09/2019- 06/2020

Physician Assistant

•Worked to respond and provide fast accurate care in the Emergency Department dealing with emergent situations including stroke, myocardial infarction, shock and respiratory failure

•Performed History and physical exams on adult patients

•Order and interpret laboratory and radiological studies

•Managed patients suffering from exacerbations of chronic illnesses such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

•Interpreted diagnostic radiographs, electrocardiograms, and correlated laboratory values along with patient signs/symptoms and physical examination to ensure appropriate treatment

•Obtained necessary information by interviewing the patient and understanding the factors causing them to need to come to the emergency department

Sensible Psychiatric Services Louisville, Kentucky 06/2019-09/2019

•Collaborated with Physician to implement Spravato administration in office

•Pre-screened patients to ensure best candidates were having medication administered

•Gathered most up to date research from Spravato clinical to better understand contraindications, factors affecting outcomes, side effects, and mechanism of action

•Scheduled sessions for patients

•Monitored patients during sessions to reduce negative outcomes

Alzheimer’s Association Louisville, KY 04/2011- 05/2012

Practicum Student

Draft and submit a proposal to the Kentucky Department of Health for improved Alzheimer's screening

My proposal was accepted, allowing for $25,000 in funding for highly-tailored dementia screening questions in the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for the State of Kentucky

CPARC Carlisle, PA 12/2009-07/2010

Program Advisor I

Assist those with moderate mental retardation, autism, and Down syndrome in their daily life including personal hygiene, running errands, and activities

Maintain logs of each individual patient (i.e. medicine regimen, specific concerns) and the home as a whole

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Norton Brownsboro/Downtown Louisville, Kentucky 02/11/19-03/20/19 and 05/14/19-06/19/19

Emergency Medicine:

•Learned how to respond and provide fast accurate care in an Emergency Department dealing with emergent situations including stroke, myocardial infarction, shock and respiratory failure

•Interpreted diagnostic radiographs, electrocardiograms, and correlated laboratory values along with patient signs/symptoms and physical examination to ensure appropriate treatment

•Obtained necessary information by interviewing the patient and understanding the factors causing them to need to come to the emergency department

TriCounty OBGYN LaGrange, KY 04/02/19-05/08/19

Women’s Health Rotation:

•Acquired experience in managing care of female patients in areas of gynecology and prenatal care while working with an Obstetric and Gynecologic specialty Physician in a high volume, busy outpatient office

•Performed annual examinations on women including pap smears, bimanual exams, and breast exams for preventative measures

•Assisted with operations including Total Abdominal/Laparoscopic Hysterectomies, Ablations, and Caesarean Sections

•Counseled patients on contraceptive methods, hormone replacement therapies, and answered pregnancy and delivery questions to better educate patients

Baptist Health LaGrange, KY 01/02/19-02/06/19

General Surgery Rotation:

•1st assist in the OR during surgical procedures including colectomy, open/laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open herniorrhaphy, hemorrhoidectomy, Seton Placement, cyst and lipoma removals

• Practiced surgical closures by placing subcuticular, vertical mattress and running sutures

•Participated in performing directed physical exams and verifying laboratory values prior to and after surgery, assessing patient pre-op and post-op status, as well as in-office procedures to remove various lesions

Dr. Beverly Gaines & Associates Louisville, KY 11/05/18-12/12/18

Pediatric Medicine Rotation:

•Practiced in a busy, rapid paced out-patient office seeing over 30 patients per day ranging from newborn to 21 years old

•Utilized my didactic and clinical training to perform well-child checks, sports physicals, and diagnose and treat illness

•Evaluated growth and development using milestones, administered immunizations and obtained throat cultures

Baptist Health Medical Group New Albany, IN 09/24/18-10/31/18

Family Medicine Rotation:

•Working in an outpatient office averaging 15 patients per day ranging from adolescent to elderly

•Performing complete or focused history and physical examinations on established and new patients for acute or chronic illnesses

•Evaluating X-rays and laboratory data in order to properly diagnose and provide the correct treatment

Baptist Hospital East Louisville, KY 08/06/18-09/12/18

Internal Medicine Rotation:

•Worked with an Internal Physician in an inpatient hospital setting, nursing home facility, and clinic to expand my knowledge and training as a highly qualified mid-level practitioner in a Hospitalist role

• Obtained HPI’s, performed physical examinations, developed treatment plans, interpreted laboratory results and reviewed diagnostic imaging reports in order to rule out differential diagnoses and provide appropriate treatments

•Continuously assessed patients by performing physical examinations, ordering new diagnostic studies or labs and making comparisons to further evaluate patient’s status

Clark Memorial Hospital Jeffersonville, IN 06/27/18-08/01/18

Psychiatric Medicine Rotation:

•Worked in a steady, fast-paced inpatient Psychiatric unit seeing 10-20 patients a day

•Performed complete or focused history and physical examinations on patients for acute psychiatric illness, chronic psychiatric illness, and addiction issues

•Evaluating laboratory data in order to properly diagnose and provide the correct treatment

HONORS AND AWARDS

Cum Laude, Sullivan University Physician Assistant Class of 2019

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

Contact this candidate