Physician Assistant

Diana Diaz, MPH, PA-C

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EDUCATION

Physician Assistant Program at Barry University Miami Shores, FL

Master of Clinical Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies August 2015- December 2017

Class Salutatorian GPA 3.86

Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Atlanta, GA

Master of Public Health May 2013- August 2015

Recipient: O.C. Hubert Fellowship in Global Health

Recipient: Courtesy Scholarship from Emory University

Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL

Certification in Emergency Medicine. August 2018- August 2019

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant Certification No. 1150828 December 26, 2017

Florida Department of Health

Florida Physician Assistant License No. 911016 January 2018

Georgia Composite Board of Medicine July 2018

Georgia Physician Assistant License No. 8116

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support for Medical Providers August 2012 – Present

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support July 2016 - Present

Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2016 – Present

Professional Organizations

Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants August 2014 – Present

Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants April 2017- Present

American Academy of Physician Assistants April 2017 – Present

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Adult and Pediatric Urgent Care Archbold Urgent Care

June 2018 – present

Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses, ordered and interpreted labs and imaging and ensured correct disposition and appropriate referrals provided to patients.

Performed microscopy for wet prep and urine cultures to direct appropriate treatment based on objective clinical findings

Notable indications: anaphylaxis reactions, corneal abrasions, acute angle closure glaucoma, COPD exacerbations, bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, influenza management, sinusitis, new onset diabetes management in pediatric and adults, sprains/fractures, low back pain, UTI, ear/nose/eye foreign bodies, skin infections, insect bites, generalized allergic reactions, gastritis, viral gastroenteritis,

Completion of comprehensive sports physical examinations

Procedures performed: ekg interpretation, wet read of x-rays, incision and drainage, wound debridement, wound dressing, splinting.

Adult and Pediatric Urgent Care Quick Care Med

January 2018 – June 2018

Lecanto, FL

Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses, ordered and interpreted labs and imaging and ensured correct disposition and appropriate referrals provided to patients.

Notable indications: pyloric stenosis, asthma exacerbations, COPD exacerbations, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, community acquired pneumonia, influenza management, sinusitis, new onset diabetes management in pediatric and adults, sprains/fractures, low back pain, UTI, ear/nose/eye foreign bodies, post fall evaluation in elderly patients, child abuse/neglect, skin infections, insect bites, generalized allergic reactions, hepatitis, gastritis, viral gastroenteritis, viral conjunctivitis, otitis media, otitis externa, pharyngitis.

Completion of school physicals

Procedures performed: incision and drainage, wound debridement, wound dressing, splinting.

ROTATION EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medicine Baycare Emergency Physicians Group

February-March 2017/July – December 2017

Clearwater, FL

Two Clinical Rotations totaling three months completed. Additional three-month rotation pending completion.

Completion of history and physicals performed for main emergency department patients in Level III Trauma Center

Notable indications: Acute Coronary syndromes (including unstable angina, STEMI, NSTEMI), pericarditis, URI, croup, pneumonia, acute exacerbation of COPD, sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, cholecystitis, ascending cholangitis, treatment of closed and open fractures including reduction/casting/splinting, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, Addisonian crisis

Provided care for patients from toddlers to centenarians.

Procedures performed: extensive suturing, incision and drainage, wound debridement, fracture reduction, splinting, gynecologic exams

Observed and assisted with femoral and subclavian line placement; assisted with intubations

Observed and assisted with pediatric anaphylaxis

Pediatrics St. Petersburg Pediatrics

May – July 2017

St. Petersburg, FL

Conducted well child visits, evaluating patients for normal attainment of developmental milestones and adherence to vaccination schedules

Treated pediatric common medical conditions including impetigo, seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophyte infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, bronchiolitis, croup, otitis media, otitis externa, allergic dermatitis, enteroviral infections

Provided care for less common pediatric conditions such as perinatal vertical transmission of disease from mother to child, strabismus, type 1 diabetes mellitus, childhood obesity

Established rapport with both child and caregivers to establish effective long-term relationships that maximize outcome via patient education.

Psychiatric Medicine Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital

April – May 2017

Bay Pines, FL

Provided psychiatric and medical care for veterans on an inpatient basis for psychiatric conditions including suicidality, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, substance abuse disorders, and schizophrenia.

Managed inpatient psychiatric medications in order to tailor treatment to the needs of each individual patient.

Provided medical and supportive care for drug and alcohol intoxication and withdrawal.

Coordinated with social services to ensure rapid patient referral for follow up psychiatric care.

Coordinated with social services to arrange adequate temporary or long-term housing as needed for the many homeless patients seen in the inpatient unit.

General Surgery Advanced Surgical Associate

February – March 2017

Multiple Hospitals: Dunedin/Clearwater/Largo, FL

First assist in general laparoscopic surgery in addition to assisting in robotic surgery

Conducted initial visits and follow ups for common surgical procedures including herniorrhaphy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, total pancreatectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, colostomy, colostomy reversal, colectomy, total and sleeve gastrectomy.

Evaluated and monitored patients in the process of undergoing gastric bypass and participated in gastric bypass surgery follow ups.

Gynecology Women’s Health Associates of Pinellas

December 2016 – January 2017

St. Petersburg, FL

Conducted annual well woman examination including ordering and interpreting general labs, arranging follow up as needed.

Conducted in office microscopy for rapid identification of vaginal infections including trichomoniasis, candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis.

Assisted in placement of intrauterine birth control devices

Worked with patients to create individualized plan for contraception.

Treated abnormal vaginal bleeding in both pre- and postmenopausal women

Internal Medicine Florida Medical Clinic

August – September 2017

Tampa, FL

Conducted history and physical examination of adults, with a focus on geriatric medicine and completion of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and arranged appropriate follow up as needed.

Consistently completed related site specific and national Meaningful Use requirements.

Notable indications treated: pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus

Performed wound care of abscesses and related to diabetic foot disease

Assisted with community education during physician lead diabetes management classes.

LANGUAGES

Able to fully and fluently consent, educate, and write to patients in Spanish and English languages.

OTHER HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA

Clinical Research Coordinator II February 2012 – February 2016

Main Indications: Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Cirrhosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Served adult and pediatric patient populations, as well as few notable geriatric cystic fibrosis patients.

Relevant skills:

Obtained detailed patient medical histories for safe clinical trials participation,

Provided extensive patient education on study rationales and requirements.

Performed vital sign collection and monitoring, pulmonary function testing, IV access, venipuncture, medication administration/dispensation/compliance monitoring

Performed adverse event and serious adverse event assessments/reporting/treatment and served as first point of contact for all patients during clinical trial participation and taking call in emergencies, with appropriate routing to physicians as needed.

Conducted trials across multiple simultaneous phase II-IV clinical research including provision of informed consent, management of Internal Review Board requirements and regulatory documents as required by FDA.

Comprehensive Clinical Development Atlanta, GA

Clinical Research Coordinator July 2010 – February 2012

Main Indications

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar I and II, Major Depressive Disorder, Fibromyalgia.

Relevant skills

Collection of detailed patient medical histories for determination of safe participation in clinical trials

Provided patient education on study rationales and requirements

Vital sign collection and monitoring, IV access, venipuncture, medication administration/dispensation, Medication compliance monitoring,

Performed adverse event and serious adverse event assessments/reporting/treatment.

Provision of informed consent and patient education regarding trial objectives and trial specific instructions.

Management of Internal Review Board requirements, maintenance of regulatory documents as required by FDA across multiple simultaneous Phase I-IV clinical trials.

Designed development of site specific protocols for conduct of an entire Phase I trial in a site with greater than 5 years since last Phase I trial participation, including management of staff schedules that provided a streamlined and employee conscious schedule for an extremely short-staffed site.

Dawson Vision Dawsonville, GA

Optical Technician January 2009 – October 2009

Main Indications

Amblyopia, myopia, presbyopia, pediatric strabismus.

Relevant Skills

Obtained detailed patient medical history prior to examination from an optometrist

Performed pre-examination testing including electronic indentation tonometry with 0.5% proparacaine.

Performed fundoscopic photography.

Interpreted final patient prescription provided by optometrist to correctly fit patient with materials best suited for specific prescription.

Completed dispensation of prescription eyewear and required fitting of prescribed materials.

Called in glasses prescriptions to insurance companies providing vision benefits to members.

Called in pharmacy prescriptions given by optometrist for patients.

Brussack Chiropractic Center Lawrenceville, GA

Patient Therapy Technician October 2003 – January 2005

Main indications

Low back pain, chronic low back pain, cervical and thoracic back pain, nutritional counseling.

Relevant Skills

Engaged in patient care including managing patient flow to available stations for physical therapy as ordered by Doctor of Chiropractic.

Directly performed therapy applications including mechanical massage and light therapy as ordered by Doctor of Chiropractic

Provided patient education and obtained limited patient histories.

VOLUNTEERING

Good Samaritan Health Clinics Atlanta, GA

South Georgia Farm Worker Project Bainbridge, GA

Harriet Tubman Foot and Medical Clinic for the Homeless Atlanta, GA

Barry Physician Assistant Program Community Outreach Projects St. Croix, USVI

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