Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
DONNA BEREZOWSKI
**** *. **** ****** *****, Florida 33609 • ************@*****.*** • 813-***-****
Education
June 2017
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June 2019
University of Florida School of Medicine
Physician Assistant Program, Gainesville, Florida
M.S, Physician Assistant Studies, NCCPA Board Certified Master’s Project
Assessing Effects of Student Run Free Clinics on Hypertension (IRB- 201802572) A retrospective chart review on existing patients of the University of Florida Student Run Free Clinics database via Practice Fusion and Red Cap to assess their efficacy on those diagnosed with hypertension. Metrics to assess for this research included blood pressure readings at the time of the visit, medications administered, BMI, and frequency of visits.
Aug 2011
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May 2015
University of Florida
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Gainesville, Florida B.S, Microbiology and Cell Science
Employment summary
Sept 2019
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Present
Physician Assistant Resident, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL 12-month program designed to help trainees develop skills in ambulatory care settings 4-6-week rotations under the following services:
- Internal medicine: under the supervision of Ken Smoot PA-C o Managed floor patients along with the supervisor o Evaluated, diagnosed and performed comprehensive physical exams o Placed orders for lab work, medications, imaging, and appropriate consults o Assisted with discharge summaries
- Primary Care Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Le o Able to manage 70-100% of daily workload
o Evaluated and diagnosed patients for annual visits, follow-ups, and walk-ins o Managed and followed up on health maintenance screenings such as such as colonoscopy follow up, eye- exam, vaccinations, and lung cancer screening
o Placed orders, prescribed medications, updated medical records, ordered consults, reviewed lab & imaging results.
- Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC): Under the supervision of Melinda Boudah ARNP o Worked with nursing, dieticians, and social workers to come up with comprehensive treatment plans for veterans who were home-bound
o Evaluated patients to determine if they were qualified for the HBPC program o Performed basic vitals on site such as blood pressure, pulse, and O2 saturation
- Psychiatry:
o Substance Abuse: under the supervision of Dr. Rodriguez and Michelle Hudleston PA-C
§ Interviewed patients upon admission
§ Evaluated and managed inpatient psychiatric patients admitted for substance abuse
§ Completed progress notes and updated orders on patients daily o Consult service: under the supervision of Dr. Josephena Cheong
§ Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed patients in different floors with psychiatric issues
§ Gathered collateral information from patient’s family and friends
- Endocrinology: Under the supervision of Dr. Sushma Kadiyala o Evaluated, diagnosed and managed multiple patients in the clinic setting each day o Evaluated, diagnosed, managed and rounded on inpatients each day during non-clinic days under supervision of on-call attending.
o Placed orders, prescribed medications, reviewed lab & imaging results.
- General Surgery: Under the supervision of Amy Mullikin ARNP o Independently performed minor procedures (including cyst removals, lipoma removals, and skin tag removals) on multiple patients each day supervised by Amy Mullikin ARNP. o Sutured patients after minor procedures were completed o Assessed and managed pre-op clinic and post-op clinic surgical patients together with the ARNP. o Evaluated post-op wounds and performed staple/suture removal if necessary
- Emergency Department:
o Triaged patients coming into the ED under supervision of Rosie Foran ARNP o Evaluated, diagnosed and managed multiple ED patients each day, supervised by a rotating attending. o Placed orders, prescribed medications, ordered consults, reviewed lab & imaging results.
- Vascular surgery: Under the supervision of Dr. Scott Berceli and Dr. Salavtore Scali o Evaluated, diagnosed and managed multiple patients in the clinic setting each day o Evaluated, diagnosed, managed and rounded on inpatients each day during non-clinic days under supervision of on-call attending.
o Assisted with wound care both during outpatient visits and during inpatient rounds
- Cardiology: Pending
- Dermatology: Pending
- Weekly continuity clinic under the following services o Primary Care (every Tuesday)
§ Evaluated, diagnosed and managed patients for annual visits, follow-ups, and walk-ins under Dr. Dung Le’s panel of patients
§ Would see 70-100% of scheduled patients during clinic day, under supervision of Dr. Le.
§ Placed orders, prescribed medications, updated medical records, ordered consults, reviewed lab & imaging results.
§ During COVID-19 assisted clinic with telemedicine via video visits and phone visits o Anticoagulation clinic (every Wednesday)
§ Educated patients starting on DOACs about the management, efficacy, and side effects of the medications through face-to-face encounters
§ Evaluated and treated multiple patients through phone follow-up, E-consult, and DOAC Dashboard in congruence with the Anticoagulation Pharmacists. June 2015
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May 2017
Medical Assistant, Bay Area Urology, Riverview, FL Responsible for maintaining the flow of clinic day with intake, vitals, and discharge plan. Prepared cystoscopy equipment and was first assist throughout the procedure. Performed minor procedures such as catheter placement/removal and hormone injections. Scheduled surgical procedures. Educated and provided clarification of various procedures and treatment plans. June 2015
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Dec 2016
Medical Scribe, ER Department at Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon Florida Performed documentation in real time of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Called hospitalists for admission or consultation of patients in the emergency room. Became proficient in medical terminology and proper clinical documentation.
Volunteer experiences
March 2019 Medical Volunteer Jacksonville, Florida Volunteer for the medical tent at the Jacksonville River Run. Assessed patients who came in to seek medical treatment after the race. Performed a history and physical. Consulted with attending physician on any interventions needed.
Dec 2017
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Jan 2019
Equal Access Clinic Gainesville, Florida
Working with the uninsured patient population. Perform history and physical. Consult with attending of diagnosis process and treatment plan. Document encounter on the organization’s EMR. March 2018 UF Project HEAL Quito, Ecuador
Traveled with a group of preprofessional students (medical, nursing, pharmacy) and physicians to take care of patients in small towns with limited access to healthcare. Performed history and physical on patients. Consulted and discussed diagnosis and treatment plan with attending. Provided fluoride treatment to children. March 2015
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June 2016
Village Mountain Mission Luperon, Dominican Republic Two different trips completed with this organization. Traveled with a group of pre-PA students and overseen by a physician. Recorded patient history and vitals. Observed a physician assistant through the diagnosis process. Donated medical supplies, clothing, and toys to the community Professional Organizations
Jan 2018
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Jan 2019
Equal Access Ophthalmology Clinic Gainesville, Florida Site Officer position. Responsible for setting up supplies in exam rooms on clinic days. In charge of orienting student volunteers on clinic flow and use of auto-refractor. Communicating with attending on patient schedule and follow up plan.
Aug 2017
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Present
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Active member status. Attended the annual conference hosted in New Orleans in 2018. Aug 2017
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Present
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA)
Active member status
Hobbies and Interests
Sept 2019
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Present
Santa Fe Brass Band Gainesville, Florida
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free entertainment for retirement and nursing homes, organizational picnics, banquets, civic events, fund-raising to support other charitable organizations, festivals or celebrations. Although no fees are charged for performances, all donations received are used for charitable causes, including supporting the charitable work of Santa Fe Brass, Inc. Sept 2019
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Gainesville Community Band Gainesville, Florida
Founded in 1974, this group is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization comprised of volunteer musicians that perform concerts throughout the year. Money raised goes towards scholarships for young musicians in the community. The band is a diverse group made up of teachers, professors, students, healthcare professionals, contractors, realtors, and retirees.
Certifications/Skills:
Florida Physician
Assistant License
NPI: 155******* Active
NCCPA
certification
ID: 1165201 Active
ATLS Issue Date: 04/2019 Expiration Date: 04/2023
PALS Issue Date: 02/2019 Expiration Date: 02/2021
ACLS Issue Date: 05/2020 Expiration Date: 05/2022
BLS Issue Date: 05/2020 Expiration Date: 05/2022
Languages Spanish: Fluent speaker, proficient in reading, proficient in writing
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