Physician Assistant Medical

Jill A. Fernandes PA-C

Work Experience

-Fountains Family Care, P.C.- Chandler, AZ 9/2015- 3/2020

Primary Care Physician Assistant

• Responsible for comprehensive patient care under supervising physician while coordinating services with other team members to fulfill patients’ primary care needs along with continuity of care

• Diagnosing and treating acute, episodic and chronic conditions by ordering and interpreting of diagnostic imaging, labs and other diagnostic tests

• Eliciting comprehensive medical histories and performing annual preventative exams for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients while performing/ordering pertinent diagnostic testing

• Prescribing a variety of treatment modalities to meet physical, mental and illness needs in a coordinated and culturally competent approach

• Establishing referrals for patients with specialists when necessary, along with coordination of care for patients with specialists

• Procedural proficiency including pap smears, wart/lesion cryotherapy, punch and shave skin biopsies

• Participating in continuing medical education activities in relation to primary care to maintain board certification & continue professional growth

• Managing and continuously evaluating plan of care for each patient on an individual basis while modifying plan as needed along with proper patient counseling and education

• Updating and maintaining medical records and files on EMR Education

-A.T. Still University- Mesa, AZ 6/2013- 8/2015

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Clinical Rotations: 8/14-8/15

• Completed core rotations in the following fields: Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Dermatology, General Surgery and Emergency Medicine Grand Valley University- Grand Rapids, MI 9/2009-12/2012 Bachelor of Science, Health Professions; Minor, Psychology University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, MI 8/2007-4/2009 Pre-med concentrated courses

Medical Experience/ Volunteer

-Phoenix Allies for Community Health (PACH)- Phoenix, AZ 6/2013- 8/2015 Volunteer provider examining, diagnosing and treating underprivileged/uninsured patients

-Golden Gate Community Health Fair- Phoenix, AZ 8/2013- 8/2015 Volunteering medical services with pediatric physicals to underserved community members

-Banner Heart Failure Project- Mesa, AZ 2/2014-8/2015 Health maintenance liaison providing home-health education to newly diagnosed CHF patients

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-Metro Health Hospital- Wyoming, MI 5/2010-2/2013

Clinical volunteer directly assisting patients in pediatric, OB/GYN, & short-term care departments

-Gremaltes Hospital- Chennai, India 9/2011-12/2011 Medical volunteer in TB/Leprosy hospital caring for underprivileged patients & public health educator

-University of Michigan, Dept. of Gerontology- Ann Arbor 9/2008-4/2009 Research assistant to Dr. Richard Adelman for sociological study with residents of University Assisted Living Center

-University of Michigan, Dept. of Neuropsychiatry- Ann Arbor, MI 1/2008- 4/2008 Research assistant in Dr. Carol Persad’s study: Executive Functioning and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Leadership & Honors

-A.T. Still University Kettel Society- Mesa, AZ 6/2013- 8/2015 Elected Social Chair

-American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference- Boston, MA 5/2014 Class representative at national AAPA conference

-Grand Valley State University- Allendale, MI 9/2009-12/2012 Dean’s List

- Grand Valley State University- Allendale, MI 9/2010-12/2012 Pre-Physician Assistant Club -Member

-University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, MI 8/2008-4/2009 University Honors

-University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, MI 9/2007-4/2008 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Fraternity- Freshman Associate Certifications/Affiliations

-Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam-Passed 9/2015

-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Life Support 10/2018

-American Association of Physician Assistants 9/2013-Present

- Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants 6/2015-Present Licensure

-Active Medical License in the State of Arizona 10/2015-Present

-Active DEA License 10/2015-Present

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