NORMA DELEON

**** * *********** ** ***** valleys, PA 17360

347-***-**** adfxjl@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Associate Director / Physician Assistant

Metropolitan Hospital Center NYC

In-patient / Out-patient – Pain Medicine/ Palliative Care Consultant and Provider

Collaborates with various Community Hospices and Home Care Agencies

Sub-Investigator of Departmental Pain and Symptom Management/ Quality of Life Research

Education of staff, nursing and fellow MD’s regarding Pain Medicine / Palliative Care and End of Life Issues

Filmed professional in Palliative medicine documentary in 2010 ( NYC – Health and Hospitals Corp. )

Sativex Double blind study for Cancer pain at Metropolitan Hospital 2009 and 2010

Telemedicine experience, out-patient continuity of care during COVID19 pandemic

February 2009 – Present

Senior Physician Assistant

Mount Sinai Medical Center NYC

Specializing in the evaluation and treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes

Education and guidance of Fellow MD’s / Residents / new mid-level clinicians on how to perform a pain history, physical exam and set up strategic therapeutic plan of management.

Ability to supervise and direct personnel.

Strong managerial decision making abilities as well as in clinical matters.

Participant in interview process for new clinical staff.

Ability to Perform Trigger Point Injections, Intralesional injections, Joint injections and Intrathecal Pump Refills.

Close monitoring of controlled substances for side effects, interactions, tolerance and abuse potential.

Train new clinical staff on how to manage day to day patient problems over the phone and on a walk in basis.

Working side by side with the Director of Pain Research ie. Bisphosphonate Study for LBP and Oxymorphone Study.

August 2003 – February 2009

Physician Assistant, Ambulatory Care

Created Incorporated (Chemically Dependent Outpatient Program) NYC

In charge of Managing the Medical Office and Directing Staff in clinical matters

Performed physical examinations pertinent to patient complaint, history and ROS

Educated staff, social workers and patients on health issues during workshops and lectures

Analyze the medical data to conclude a diagnosis and plan of care

Chart review, TB screening, specialty referral as needed, review and correct laboratory billing statements, order medicine and medical supplies

In charge of managing medical office and supervising medical staff

Performed all phases of physical examination pertinent to patient complaint, history and review of systems

Assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of high risk patients

Ordered and evaluated blood work and diagnostic examinations

Pap smears, Cultures, Immunizations, Birth Control Planning, STD counseling and HIV education

Worked closely with Social Workers to assist patients with economic entitlements and housing

August 2002 – 2003

Physician Assistant

Winston Medical Agency, NYC

Traveled to different medical settings on as per diem basis

November 1999 – August 2003

Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Centro Medico, NYC

In charge of managing medical office as well as directing and supervising staff

Performed all phases of physical examination pertinent to patient complaint, history and review of systems

Assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of high risk medical patients

Ordered and evaluated blood work diagnostic examinations & EKG interpretations

Laceration repair with suture placement and removal.

IUD removals, pap smears, cultures, immunizations and BCP.

April 1997 – October 1999

Physician Assistant, Obstetrics/Gynecology

Maimonides Hospital, Brooklyn NY

Initial assessment and admission of Normal and high risk obstetrical patient

Performed arterial rupture of membranes, insertion and placement of internal fetal monitors and intra-uterine

pressure catheters, NST evaluation – NSVD, episiotomies and repair of perineum lacerations

Performed abdominal sonogram for early IUP detection

Assessment and treatment of post-partum complications

Assisted in OR for routine GYN surgeries and assess post-op complications

January 1996 – April 1997

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Filmed professional in Palliative Medicine Documentary in 2010 ( NYC – Health and Hospitals Corp. )

Grand Rounds for Dept of Nursing on Palliative Medicine in 2010

Writer for Pain Medicine Department at Mount Sinai Hospital Newsletter

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome Lecture for Residents at MHC 2010 and 2011

Oxymorphone dose finding study at Mount Sinai Hospital 2008

Sativex Double blind study for Cancer pain at Metropolitan Hospital 2009 and 2010

EDUCATION

SUNY DOWNSTATE – Brooklyn, NY

The Physician Assistant Program

Graduation August 1995

Bachelor in Health Science

SKILLS

Strong decision making abilities and knowledge base in Clinical matters as well as in a Supervisory position.

Ability to prioritize work assignments and work independently.

Develop and implement patient documentation on an as needed basis

Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimen, opioids, emotional

Problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Problem solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully,

Develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations, use reason even when dealing with

Emotional topics.

Technical Skills – assess own strength and weakness, pursue training and development opportunities, strive to continuously

Build knowledge and skills, share expertise with others.

Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration

Regardless of their status or position, accept responsibility for own actions, follow through on commitments.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish

CREDENTIALS

Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

New York State License # 006075

DEA Registration Certificate # MD0799037

NPI # 174*******

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support

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