Resume

Physician Assistant Medical

Location:

Los Alamitos, CA

Posted:

September 06, 2020

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Resume:

CAROLINE DiMATTEO, PA-C

Address: **** **** ****** ***** *****: 562-***-**** Email: adfu7x@r.postjobfree.com

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Career objective:

To obtain a position as a physician assistant that allows me to utilize my skills, passion, and energy for providing quality patient oriented care

Education

Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA July 2017

Master of Science, Physician Assistant

Chapman University Orange, CA May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Minor in Psychology

Certification and Licensures

DEA HIPAA Nexplanon certified NCCPA BLS

Skills

Spanish skills Telemedicine/ Video visit experience Team Player Effective Time Management Critical Thinker Empathetic Active Listener Multitasking EMR/ EHR competent

Professional Experience

Float Primary Care Physician Assistant, Optum Jan 2020- present

Provides assessment and management to patients of all age groups who present with various medical complaints both acute and chronic

Daily use of the electronic health records to document patient encounters and coordinate with specialties

Works autonomously and alongside other providers consulting supervising physician when necessary

Assist physicians with daily tasks and patient messages

Performs office procedures such as cryotherapy and PAP smears

Physician Assistant- Family Medicine and Family Planning, Vistasol Medical Group Oct 2017- Jan 2020

Provides assessment and management to patients of all age groups who presented with various medical issues including well child visits, women health examinations, musculoskeletal complaints, acute illnesses and chronic illnesses. Provides procreative and contraceptive counseling

Daily use of the electronic medical record system

Works autonomously and alongside other providers

Consults with supervising physician when necessary

Performs office procedures such as cryotherapy, pap smears, Nexplanon insertions/removals, IUD insertions/

removals, toenail removals, suturing, I&Ds.

Physician Assistant Student, Western University of Health Sciences

General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, Citrus Valley Medical September 2016

Cardiology, The Cardiovascular Institute October 2016

Pediatrics, Metropolitan Family Medical Clinic, Fontana November 2016

Primary Care, Newport Urgent Care December 2016

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brooks Women’s Center January 2017

Primary Care, Western University Patient Care Center February 2017

Emergency Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital March 2017

Neurology- The Neurology Group April 2017

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Orange County May 2017

Internal Medicine, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital June 2017

Primary Care, Family Practice- Stewart Medical Group July 2017

Clinical Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California, Orange May 2013- May 2015

Assist Physical Therapist with exercises while being aware of patient’s range of motion and body

mechanics

Helped therapy staff stay organized with clerical work, billing information and appointment times

Engaged in friendly communication and helped to provide physical therapy to pediatric, adult, and senior clients with physical disabilities and/or cognitive impairments

Helped provide support and encouragement to clients and their families

Teacher’s Assistant, Chapman University – Chemistry Department 2015

Utilized my chemistry knowledge to provided useful feedback to college level chemistry students

Chemistry Research Assistant, Chapman University 2013 to 2014

Sampled and measured acetone loss rates in filtered and unfiltered costal seawater

Measured degradation rates of various chemicals and chemical mixtures

Tutor – Spanish, Chemistry and AP Statistics 2011 to Present

Assisted and guided peers and younger students in various academic subjects

Evaluated level in academic area and discussed and taught students based on their needs

Mastered patience and understanding of personalities and learning styles

Child Care 2006 to Present

Created fun and engaging activities for age-appropriate children within the home and around the local

community

Prepared healthy meals and snacks for children while monitoring dietary restrictions

Volunteer Experience

Mary’s Soup Kitchen Orange, CA 2011 – 2014

Served food to the homeless/struggling community members and engage in friendly communication

Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Los Alamitos, CA 2011 – 2012

Co-Creator and Captain of Team “Pirates of the CUREibbean”

Participated and recruited team walkers to promote awareness of cancer and cancer research

Reached out to the community and encouraged them to provide financial contributions

Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach, CA 2009 – 2012

Played and engaged with pediatric patients and their siblings through various arts and crafts projects

Interacted and communicated with families while understanding and respecting confidentiality

Assisted Child Life Staff in performing duties

Helped console and provide encouragement to siblings and patients’ parents

Served as the Chairperson of Miller Children’s Hospital for the Assisteens charity (2012)

We Care Los Alamitos, CA 2012 – Present

Helped provide emergency resources via fundraising events for families and individuals struggling with financial turmoil

Reached out to the community encouraging companies and individuals to make financial donations

Helped organize various fundraising events and assisted in set-up and cleanup

Interests, Activities, and Athletics

Pre-Physician Assistant Club (Chapman University) Orange, CA 2015

Brought awareness to the Chapman community about the role physician assistants play in healthcare

Worked on the board helping to organize events to learn more about the physician assistant profession

National Youth Leadership Conference (CSULB) Long Beach, CA 2011

Participated in various leadership exercises and seminars to further develop intercommunication and people skills

Presented a newly-formed philanthropy to conference attendees

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (UCLA) Los Angeles, CA 2010

Participated in a comprehensive forum that challenged and addressed medical ethical situations

Engaged in open dialogue with doctors from different fields and reenacted medical surgical procedures

“Swim with Mike” Disabled Athletes’ Scholarship Fund Los Angeles, CA 2000 to Present

Brought awareness to community regarding disabled athletes and fundraised money for organization

Immediate family member was honored as fourth recipient of scholarship fund

REFERENCES

Michele Langford, PA-C

Phone: 714-***-****