Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
JAMES E RODRIGUEZ
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Phone: 915-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant with 15+ years of professional experience in Family Practice, from Pediatric to geriatric age groups. Communication skills in English and Spanish. Strong professional work ethics - dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills - team player with proven ability interact effectively with all levels of medical staff and patients. Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment.
09/2017 to 08/2019 LA TUNA (Federal Correctional Institution)
Provided primary health care in LA TUNA
Serving the Inmates population from 18 y/o to 80 y/o.
Monitored patient vitals, documented histories, performed physical examinations interpreted lab results and established and managed medical diagnosis to include HTN, Heart disease, diabetes, Renal disease, URI, Thyroid disorder, BPH, COPD, depression /Anxiety, HIV and Hep C.
Managed patients with appropriate therapy and perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing, I&D, wound care, reductions, splinting and managing infections.
02/2017 to 07/2017 Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe Clinic
Under physician supervision, managed family practice clinic for population from 18 years old to geriatric age groups in El Paso.
Established and managed medical diagnosis to include but no limited to HTN, Heart disease, diabetes, Renal disease, URI, Thyroid disorder, BPH, COPD over reactive bladder, DUB.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and managing infections.
I managed outpatient patients with appropriate therapy, medication, education, referral and follow-up.
02/2016 to 02/2017 LA TUNA (Federal Correctional Institution)
Provided primary health care in LA TUNA
Serving the Inmates population from 18 y/o to 80 y/o.
Monitored patient vitals, documented histories, performed physical examinations interpreted lab results and established and managed medical diagnosis to include HTN, Heart disease, diabetes, Renal disease, URI, Thyroid disorder, BPH, COPD, depression /Anxiety, HIV and Hep C.
Managed patients with appropriate therapy and perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing, I&D, wound care, reductions, splinting and managing infections.
10/2007 to 04/2015 Project Vida El Paso, Texas PAC-Family Practice
Provided primary health care in El Paso and Hudspeth county
Serving the Hispanic population for Pediatric to geriatric age in these 2 counties.
Established and managed medical diagnosis to include but no limited to HTN, Heart disease, diabetes, Renal disease, URI, Thyroid disorder, BPH, COPD over reactive bladder, DUB.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, Pap, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and managing infections.
I managed outpatient pediatric patients with appropriate therapy, medication, education, referral and follow-up.
I provide immunizations to kids from birth to 18 years old. I do well baby checks. I request and interpret laboratory exams such as CBC, urinalysis, chest X-rays and stool exams. I prescribe medications for fever, respiratory infections, otitis media and diarrhea. If kids need to be admitted to the hospital for severe symptoms such as persistent fever or severe dehydration, I coordinate hospital admission.
I also educate mothers and care takers about proper childcare, nutrition, importance of immunization and prevention of accidents.
02/2003 to 03/2008 Salud y Vida El Paso, Texas PAC-Family Practice
Under physician supervision, managed family practice clinic for pediatric to geriatric age groups in El Paso.
Established and managed medical diagnosis to include but no limited to HTN, Heart disease, diabetes, Renal disease, URI, Thyroid disorder, BPH, COPD over reactive bladder, DUB.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and managing infections.
I managed outpatient pediatric patients with appropriate therapy, medication, education, referral and follow-up.
I provide immunizations to kids from birth to 18 years old. I do well baby checks. I request and interpret laboratory exams such as CBC, urinalysis, chest X-rays and stool exams. I prescribe medications for fever, respiratory infections, otitis media and diarrhea. If kids need to be admitted to the hospital for severe symptoms such as persistent fever or severe dehydration, I coordinate hospital admission.
I also educate mothers and care takers about proper childcare, nutrition, importance of immunization and prevention of accidents.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Physician Assistant (AUG 2002) Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
Doctor of Medicine (DEC 1986) National University Bogota, Colombia
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). 2002, Recertified 2015 to DEC 31 2021
Active Physician Assistant Texas license FEB 2019 to FEB 2021
BLS Certification FEB 17 2020 to FEB 17 2022.
REFERENCES Dr. Dean Cardi
Medical Director of Health Services
La Tuna Federal Prison
8500 Doniphan Dr
Anthony, TX, 79821
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Lt Cdr. Kelly Pierce
Manager Health Services Department
La Tuna Federal Prison
8500 Doniphan Dr
Anthony, TX, 79821
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Bettina Cordova
Nurse Practitioner
La Tuna Federal Prison
8500 Doniphan Dr
Anthony, TX, 79821
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