Physician Assistant Certified

Michelle Collantes, PA-C

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Professional Highlights & Licensure

Traveling Clinical Applications Trainer - Reputable, adaptable to a variety of audiences & situations.

Nationally Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) 1996 to present.

Currently licensed Physician Assistant in New York and California.

Technology & computer software proficient – US Army IT trained.

Strong written & spoken interpersonal communication skills, fast learner, efficient team member.

Work History

Clinical Applications Specialist, Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA (02/2016 - Present)

Delivered on-site & web-based training of company products to diverse health care professionals.

Performed screening H&P’s, treatments and procedures for in-house clinical trials.

Clinical Applications Specialist, Lumenis, Inc., San Jose, CA (05/2011 - 01/2016)

Provided training to physicians & allied health professionals on the use of surgical & aesthetic lasers.

Developed education materials and quick reference guides for company platforms.

Provider Liaison, QTC Medical Services, Diamond Bar, CA (12/2011 - 8/2013)

Instructed providers on Veteran’s Affairs disability exams & proprietary computer software program.

Conceptualized and designed online training modules and electronic instructional manuals.

Aesthetic Laser PA-C, Eternal Youth Med Spa, Orange, CA (08/2011 - 12/2011)

Conducted patient evaluations & recommended aesthetic protocols.

Performed aesthetic laser procedures to include vascular coagulation, skin resurfacing & rejuvenation.

Unisys Corp, Honolulu, Hawaii (04/2010 - 04/2011)

Trained US Army soldiers on computer monitoring of RFID tagged military supplies.

Traveled extensively and interfaced with government officials throughout Hawaii & the Pacific Rim.

ITT Systems / Lockheed Martin / PAE (Afghanistan; 07/2008 - 03/2010)

Lead technician for Web conferencing; SharePoint Administrator.

Systems & Desktop support for NATO military base with over 17,000 users.

Faculty, Central Texas College European & Middle East Divisions (08/2002 - 06/2008)

Emergency Medical Technician Program Coordinator.

Trained & certified US Army soldiers prior to deployment to Iraq & Afghanistan.

Faculty, University of Maryland in Europe, Heidelberg, Germany (01/2001 - 08/2002)

Department of Health Education Director.

Faculty & health care provider to college campus military and dependants.

Dermatology PA-C, Institute of Laser Medicine, UCLA Santa Monica, CA (08/1999 - 07/2000)

Dermatology consults, exams & diagnostic procedures such as biopsies and injections.

Managed 16 nurses & technicians performing hair removal.

Women’s Health PA-C, California Breast Care Center, Los Angeles, CA (12/1998 - 07/1999)

Female health consultations, exams & diagnostic procedures.

Preventative Health educator for low income patients.

Surgical PA-C, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York; 10/1996 - 08/1998)

Hospital, Operating Room & Clinic General Surgical, Orthopedic & Plastics PA.

Responsible for overseeing, training & assimilating all new residents, medical students and volunteers.

Education & Certifications

1994

BS Health Education & Administration Magna Cum Laude - San Francisco State University

1996

2006 - 2010

2014

BS Physician Assistant Studies Magna Cum Laude - Long Island University Brooklyn

Information Management Training & Certification U.S. Army

Medical Laser Safety Officer – Rockwell Laser Institute and Lumenis, Inc.

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