Physician Assistant

Daibeliz T. Vega Gonzalez, PA – C, ATC

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Littleton, CO 80120

*** – 766 – 1146

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

July 31, 2020

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Charleston, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training

2014

University of Central Florida (UCF)

Orlando, Florida

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

NCCPA Certified

Colorado Physician Assistant License

Certified Athletic Trainer

National Provider Identifier

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support

AHA Basic Life Support

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Emergency Medicine

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Charleston, SC

Sutured, placed IVs, and administered intraarticular, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections.

Assisted in advanced life support and interpreted ECGs and diagnostic imaging.

Family Medicine

Lowry’s Primary Care

Chester, SC

Obtained patient histories, performed physical examinations, recommended appropriate treatment, and provided prevention counseling for patients at a fast-paced rural clinic.

Performed pelvic exams and PAP smears and interpreted EKGs, x-rays, and cultures under the microscope.

Internal Medicine

Kershaw County Medical Center

Camden, SC

Assisted in intubation.

Became proficient in MediTech EHR documenting patient history and physicals, discharge summaries, and orders.

Evaluated patients at a busy rural inpatient hospital.

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

MUSC

Charleston, SC

Conducted preoperative and postoperative physical examinations.

Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures while maintaining sterility.

Administered intraarticular injections and aided in wound care management.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

MUSC

Charleston, SC

Assisted in femoral vein and radial artery harvesting.

Closed surgical wounds using various suturing techniques and one-handed surgical tie.

Observed and assisted in cardiothoracic surgeries; CABG, TAVR, aortic dissection repair, aortic valve repair, da Vinci robotic mitral valve repair, and lung transplant.

General Surgery

MUSC

Charleston, SC

Operated laparoscope during laparoscopic gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y.

Closed dermal incisions using subcutaneous suture technique.

Observed laparoscopic longitudinal gastrectomy, laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia with fundoplasty, and incision and removal of foreign body.

Pediatrics

Neighbors Pediatrics

Goose Creek, SC

Observed circumcision procedures utilizing the Gomco Clamp technique.

Interviewed patients and their parents, performed physical exams, and presented findings to attending physician.

Mental Health

Piedmont Psychiatric Services

Greenville, SC

Evaluated acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.

Focused on the pharmacodynamics of psychiatric medications.

Women’s Health

Dr. Al Tomaselli DO, PA

West Palm Beach, FL

Operated doppler to asses fetal heart tones and measured prenatal fundal heights.

Evaluated outpatient gynecological conditions throughout the various stages of life and reproduction as well as the prenatal care of women.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Athletic Trainer

CORA Physical Therapy

South Carolina and Florida

2018 – 2020

Provided acute medical care for athletes.

Conducted on-the-field evaluation.

Educated patients on clinical diagnoses and treatment plans.

Athletic Trainer

Healthy Bodies, PLLC

Holder, Florida

2017 – 2018

Set up medical record system for new medical clinic.

Trained in medical billing for Medicare.

Assisted in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Created and taught injury specific home exercise programs.

Created promotional pamphlets and patient educational videos.

Athletic Trainer

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

Tallahassee, Florida

2015 – 2020

Applied casts, splints, and durable medical equipment.

Irrigated and dressed acute wounds.

Manipulated, molded, assisted in fracture reductions and dislocations.

Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and crutch/walker techniques.

STUDY ABROAD

International Physician Assistant Practice Experience

Inholland University

Amsterdam, Netherlands

May 2019

Shadowed PAs practicing in hospitals and emergency departments.

Studied the Dutch health care system.

CONFERENCES

Joint & Trigger Point Injection Course/Advance Practice Education Services

35th Annual Clinical Symposium of the National Association of the Orthopaedic Technologists

13th Annual Orthopaedic Update for Allied Healthcare Professions

ICD – 10 Update and Coding

Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida, Annual Clinical Symposium

Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Clinical Symposium

RESEARCH

The Telemedicine Revolution – Will Virtual Visits Be the New Normal for Healthcare Delivery?

Medical University of South Carolina, 2020

Healthcare Provider Sleep Deprivation and Its Effect on Cognitive Performance

Master’s Thesis

Medical University of South Carolina, 2019

Acute Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Recreational Basketball Player: A Case Report

Undergraduate Research

University of Central Florida, 2014

LEADERSHIP

Student Diversity Leadership Council, College of Health Professions

Volunteer Coordinator, PA Class of 2020

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Dream Center Clinic

St. Andrew’s Medical Clinic

Blood pressure screenings at MUSC

Habitat for Humanity

Ronald McDonald House

Autism Hangout at MUSC Institute of Psychiatry

Sport Physicals at various High Schools

Orlando Orthopedic Conference

Magical Classic Gymnastics

UCF Arboretum

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)

South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA)

HOBBIES

Rock climbing, biking, hiking, and camping.

Videography

Playing musical instruments

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