Physician Assistant Medical

Dawn Garcia

Tucson, Arizona ***** 602-***-**** ****.*******@*****.***

Experienced Physician Assistant Certified NCCPA

Exceptionally trained, patient-focused, and tenacious healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate, effective and efficient medical services specializing in Occupational health, urgent care, family practice and pain management. Proven track record of devising and deploying processes and procedures that save lives, preserve health, and improve productivity. Poised to succeed in a dynamic Physician Assistant or management role.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Urgent care Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Pain Managment

Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

Medication Prescription & Monitoring

Joint & Trigger Point Injections

Patient & Family Education

Management and leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C Loyal Source, Tucson, AZ, FT 2/2019-Present

Obtaining comprehensive history and physicals on any detainee that requires care of any age from infant to adults. Screens all personal entering the station for any medical issue along with all medications us and foreign. Preforms emergency care if needed for life saves issues until first responders can remove detainee to higher level of care. Order medications as needed evaluate patient treats orders labs X-ray and if needed referrals to higher level of care. Documenting in the EMR system. Safety is a priority.

Maintaining safety as a apriority. Educating staff on how to wear PPE properly.

Training 90% of new staff members.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C Rincon Pain and Spine, Tucson, AZ FT

5/2019-12/2019

Compassionately managed a panel of 800 patients along with seeing 50 % new patients on a daily basis with varied pain conditions. Conduct complete history and physical assessment to generate individualized plans of care for patients with orthopedic injuries or chronic pain to mitigate discomfort and optimize recovery efforts. Deliver patient-centered care for up to 18 individuals per day including making referrals for specialized care including epidural steroid injections, radio frequency ablation or neuromodulation along with other modalities. Completing large Joint injections under Ultrasound along with medium and small joint injections or trigger point injections. Order and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging to make differential diagnoses of patient’s condition. Educate patients and their family members of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. Prescribe and monitor all opiates according to state and federal law. Document all patient assessments and treatments in compliance with organizational standards.

Integrated a stress-wellness break for the employees thus creating a 5-10% productivity in employees.

Completed majority of new patient exams.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C Northern Arizona Pain Institute, Prescott, AZ FT 11/2018 – 5/2019

Instrumental in independently managing a patient panel of 1100 individuals with varied pain conditions. Conduct complete history and physical assessment to generate individualized plans of care for patients with orthopedic injuries or chronic pain to mitigate discomfort and optimize recovery efforts. Deliver patient-centered care for up to 33 individuals per day including making referrals for specialized care including epidural steroid injections, radio frequency ablation or neuromodulation along with other modalities. Completing large Joint injections under fluoroscopy along with medium and small joint injections or trigger point injections. Order and interpret diagnostic labs and imaging to make differential diagnoses of patient’s condition. Educate patients and their family members of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. Prescribe and monitor all opiates according to state and federal law. Document all patient assessments and treatments in compliance with organizational standards.

Spearheaded the implementation of more effective tracking methods for prescriptions, consults, and drug screens resulting in reduced risk factors by 15% and increase efficiency in workflow by 30-40%.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C AFC Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona FT 5/2017 – 10/2018

Obtained comprehensive medical history, performed chief complaint focused physical exam, and ordered diagnostic procedures to effectively generate individualized care plans. Administered more than 30 joint and trigger point injections per day to aide in decreasing patient’s pain levels. Performed allergy testing and treatment along with other urgent care services, as needed.

Demonstrated expertise in delivering trigger point and joint injections; 75% of patients preferred my administration of this procedure.

PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT (PA-C) Leap 4 Staffing, Albuquerque, New Mexico FT 8/2015 – 8/2017

Evaluated up to 20 cases per day for military entrance processing; examined all conditions related to orthopedics, asthma, and genetic concerns. Compiled requisite data and information to execute waivers and Line of Duty statements for NBG in full compliance with DOD and DA standards.

Played a pivotal role in implementing training initiatives where none previously existed; delivered training to newly hired employees increasing productivity and workflow by 20-40% within the first 6 months of new hire employment.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C) MEDCORE/Isleta Casino Medical Clinic, Albuquerque, NM FT 1/2015 – 9/2016

Independently managed care for 1100 casino employees with multiple, complex orthopedic and urgent care concerns. Completed physical history and physicals, dressing changes, ordered and interpreted labs, x-rays, and MRIs as needed. Stabilized heart attack and stroke patients until the ambulance arrived. Utilized exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver good bedside manner and to earn the trust of patient’s as their preferred provider in the community.

Expedited the launch of this clinic in 1 week and was instrumental in the company.

Instrumental in securing a second-year contract which had not been done prior to this tenure.

PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT (PA-C) GS-12 Albuquerque VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM FT 12/2013 – 12/2014

Autonomously assessed, diagnosed, treated, and oversaw care for a panel of 1200 patients with complex conditions and comorbidities. Ordered and review diagnostic studies including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. Counseled patients and their family members on health conditions, treatment options, and injury/illness prevent.

Successfully launched an urgent care/fast track ER clinic that helped to decrease primary care overload by 20-30%.

PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT (PA-C) Sandia National Labs Health Clinic, Albuquerque, NM FT 12/2012 – 12/2013

Offered comprehensive health and wellness services for over 11,000 DOE employees. Performed comprehensive history and physical exams and treated acute and urgent conditions including diabetes, URIs, UTIs and stabilization for tertiary care.

Assisted in the management of the organization’s diabetes clinic; generated a 20% reduction of patient’s glucose values by increasing their willingness to exercise, eat right and taking appropriate medication.

PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT (PA-C) GS-11 Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK FT 8/2006 – 12/2012

Championed the delivery of patient-focused care in the Troop Medical Clinic and Occupational Health. Performed annual employment physical exams for public service professionals, hospital employees, and daycare workers. Immunized more than 2500 National Guard members along with the entire hospital, police and firefighters on post. Oversaw all workers compensation injuries and cases. Managed daily sick calls for 50-60 military basic trainees and generated documentation and reports for military medical board proceedings.

Reversed the trends of a failing health clinic and earned profitable status with more than $50,000 revenue.

20% Emergency medicine for basic trainees.

PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT (PA-C) Duncan Region Medical Center ED PT 11/2006-10/2011

Rapidly and efficiently assessed the status of incoming patients. Completing history and physical exams while working along side of medical doctors as a team or as an individual. Preforming suturing, I&D's, reading labs and radiology reports or films. Ordering required labs, and radiology needs. Along with recommending specialized testing or referrals as needed. Treating complex patients all the way down to minor suturing.

Additional experience as Active Duty Army at Fort Hood, Kileen TX.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Master of Arts in Family Practice Studies for Physician Assistant University of Nebraska – Omaha, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska/Omaha, Omaha, NE

Emergency Medicine Coursework Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington

Physician Assistant Certification NCCPA, (Active)

Basic Lifesaving Skills,(Active)

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