Physician Assistant Nursing

VERONICA ADRIANA DEDIEGO

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WAKE FOREST SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Winston Salem, NC

Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies May 2020 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences with a concentration in Biological Sciences May 2017 Summer Science Study Abroad Program Florence University of the Arts Biochemistry Summer 2016 EMPLOYMENT

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Jacksonville, FL

Total Dermatology Care Center July 2020-September 2020 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Winston- Salem, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Surgical Oncology July 2017- April 2018 ONCOLOGY TECHNICIAN (NURSING ASSISTANT) Tampa, FL

Moffitt Cancer Center Inpatient General Oncology October 2015- June 2017 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Medical Center Cardiac Step Down Unit June 2015- August 2015 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT & MEDICATION TECHNICIAN Orange Park, FL Pinecrest Manor Assisted Living Facility May 2015 – July 2015 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Tampa, FL

Excel Rehabilitation and Health Care January 2015 – September 2015 PRECEPTORSHIPS

DERMATOLOGY Pinehurst, NC

Pinehurst Medical Clinic Dermatology

Performed head to toe skin checks as well as annual skin cancer screenings while utilizing a dermatoscope

Contributed to the diagnosis and management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous adenocarcinoma and melanoma

Assisted and performed the following clinical procedures: allergy patch testing, administration of local anesthesia, wound care and dressing, KOH preparation, incision and drainage, epidermal cyst excision, dermatofibroma excision, shave biopsy, shave excision, benign nevus removal, electrodessication and curettage, steroid injection and cryotherapy

Assisted in the following cosmetic procedures: Botox/Dysport/Voluma/Restylane injections

Completed 4-week General Dermatology online modules by the American Academy of Dermatology GENERAL SURGERY Thomasville, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Davidson Surgical Associates

Assisted in the following operative procedures: laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiogram, sigmoid colectomy, breast lumpectomy, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, inguinal hernia repair, ventral hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, pacemaker insertion, port-a-cath placement and gastric tube placement

Assisted in the following clinical procedures: I&D, internal hemorrhoid banding and lipoma excision

Procedures observed: endoscopy and colonoscopy

OR skills performed: surgical stapling, incision closure and operation of laparoscopic camera CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Assisted in the following operative procedures: coronary artery bypass graft on pump via sternotomy, coronary artery bypass graft no pump via thoracotomy, aortic valve replacement, tricuspid valve replacement, mitral valve repair, ascending aorta aneurysm repair, heart transplant, ventricular assist device insertion, surgical atrial fibrillation ablation subxiphoid approach, video assisted thorascopic wedge resection, lung decortication, mediastinal lymph node dissection and robotic lobectomy

OR skills performed: foley catheter insertion, vein mapping and wound closure via suturing and dermabond ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Winston Salem, NC

Orthocarolina

Assisted in the following operative procedures: knee/shoulder/hip arthroplasty, total discectomy, anterior/posterior lumbar interbody fusion, knee arthroscopy, arthroscopic meniscus repair, hallux valgus correction, open reduction and internal fixation

OR skills performed: surgical stapling, simple interrupted suturing and Zip placement post knee arthroplasty

Performed the following clinical procedures: digital blocks, reduction of finger dislocation, corticosteroid/hyaluronic acid joint injections and post-operative suture removal PEDIATRICS Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Pediatric Gastroenterology Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics

Gastroenterology experience: independently performed thorough history and physical exam for both acute and chronic GI complaints

o Observed the following procedures: endoscopy and colonoscopy

General pediatric experience: independently performed well child visits and performed thorough history and physical exam for both acute and chronic complaints EMERGENCY MEDICINE Kinston, NC

University of North Carolina Lenoir Health Care

Performed the following procedures: incision and drainage, digital blocks, reduction of finger/elbow dislocation and laceration repair

Independently interpreted laboratory results, EKG, MRI, CT and X-ray WOMENS HEALTH High Point, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Pinewest OB/GYN

Observed and assisted in the following operative procedures: dilation and curettage hysteroscopy, dilation and curettage with suction, endometrial ablation, myomectomy, vaginal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral tubal ligation and caesarean section

OR skills performed: foley catheter insertion

Observed the following procedures: vaginal delivery, transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound, endometrial biopsy, colposcopy and IUD/Nexplanon insertion/removal BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Winston Salem, NC

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Performed thorough history and physical exam in the inpatient hospital consult service and behavioral emergency department

FAMILY MEDICINE Winston Salem, NC

Llibott Consultorios Medicos

Opportunity to work with the underserved/uninsured Hispanic community

Ability to practice medicine and communicate efficiently with both patients and medical providers fully in Spanish

Performed thorough adult annual visits as well as history and physical exam for acute and chronic complaints

INTERNAL MEDICINE Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Performed thorough history and physical exam in various hospital services: observation, intermediate care unit, hematology/oncology

Independently admitted patients to the hospital service, made consults to various departments and efficiently discharged patients

LICENSURE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Expires: January 31, 2022

State of Florida Issued: June 2020

License # PA 9113290

FELLOWSHIP

PA DIPLOMATE FELLOWSHIP 2020- present

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

CERTIFICATIONS

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Expires: June 2021

American Heart Association Issued: June 2019

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Expires: October 2020

American Heart Association Issued: October 2018

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants 2020-present American Academy of Physician Assistants 2018-present North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 2018-present University of South Florida Pre- Physician Assistant Society 2014-2017 LEADERSHIP

MULTICULTURAISM AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE CHAIR Winston Salem, NC Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of PA Studies August 2018- Present PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT MENTOR Tampa, FL

University of South Florida Pre-Physician Assistant Society August 2014 – August 2016 VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

PIEDMONT ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS FOOD DRIVE Winston Salem, NC Wake Forest Physician Assistant Week Volunteer Project October 2018 BAKE SALE VOLUNTEER Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of PA Studies September 2018 NURSING ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER Tampa, FL

Calvary Community Clinic Primary Care June 2016-June 2017 SERVICE DESK & PATIENT ESCORT VOLUNTEER Tampa, FL

Moffitt Cancer Center January 2016-May 2016

INFUSION CENTER VOLUNTEER Tampa, FL

Moffitt Cancer Center January 2015- December 2015

AWARDS and HONORS

Lettie Pate Whitehead School PA Scholarship April 2019 Lettie Pate Whitehead School PA Scholarship April 2018 Wake Forest University Department of PA Studies Scholarship October 2017 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Patient Honor Recognition October 2017 University of South Florida Magna Cum Laude Honor Graduate May 2017 University of South Florida Global Citizen Award April 2017 University of South Florida Dean’s List of Scholars Spring 2017 University of South Florida Dean’s List of Scholars Fall 2016 Moffitt Cancer Center “I Made a Difference” Recognition February 2016 University of South Florida Dean’s List of Scholars Spring 2015 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship August 2014-May 2017 PRESENTATIONS

HOSPTIAL MEDICINE PRESENTATION Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest Baptist Health Internal Medicine Department April 2020 Identifying Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions

GRADUATE PROJECT DEFENSE Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of PA Studies November 2019 Exploring Clinical Outcomes Following Implementation of Social Rhythmic Movement Therapy in Addition to Pharmacological Treatment for Individuals with Mild to Moderate Parkinson Disease AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS PRESENTATION Winston Salem, NC Orthocarolina Department of Advanced Practice Providers July 2019 Rhabdomyolysis

SPECIAL SKILLS

COMPUTER EMA, Meditech, Epic, Athena, Allscripts and Powerchart electronic medical record experience BILINGUAL English and Spanish

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