Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
NORMA DELEON
**** * *********** ** ***** valleys, PA 17360
347-***-**** **************@*****.***
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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