Bryan Romero, PA-S

Colonia, NJ, ***** adim2q@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-****

Highlight of Qualifications

• Physician Assistant and Navy

veteran with over 11 years

experience in medical and military

training

• Knowledgeable in first and second

assist for orthopedic and

cardiothoracic surgeries

• Trained in performing

minor/surgical procedures

• Skilled in handling high-

pressure/high-volume

environment

• Experienced in multiple EMRs –

FirstNet, EPIC, AthenaNet, and

Cerner

Licenses and Certifications

NCCPA Certification

Anticipated 01/2020

New Jersey PA License

Anticipated 01/2020

BLS Certification

Expires 08/2021

ACLS Certification

Expires 08/2021

MAT Waiver Training

05/2020

Education

Drexel University

Master of Health Science in Physician

Assistant Studies

Philadelphia, PA 12/2020

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health

Sciences

Storrs, CT 05/2017

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Physician

Assistants

Expires 12/2020

Society of Emergency Medicine

Physician Assistants

Expires 10/2021

Professional Clinical Rotations

Hartford Hospital Emergency Medicine

Hartford, CT 08/24/2020 – 09/18/2020

• Performed minor surgical procedures – laceration repair, staple/suture removal, incision and drainage of abscess

(I&D), venipuncture, and IV placement

• Assisted with placement/removal of monitoring devices – central line, PICC line, chest tube, and Foley catheter

• Evaluated and treated chronic and acute conditions

• Stabilized and splinted injuries – radial, ulnar, and comminuted fibular fractures and anterior shoulder dislocation

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and imaging studies Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Surgery

Houston, TX 02/10/2020 – 03/13/2020

• Conducted pre and post-op evaluations with cardiothoracic, plastics & hand, orthopedics, and neurosurgery

• First and second assisted with major and minor

cardiothoracic surgeries – endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy, mediastinal lymph node dissection, aortic valve replacement (SAVR), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Second assisted with orthopedic and hand surgeries – total hip arthroplasty, knee replacement, and carpal tunnel release

• Second assisted plastic surgeon with breast reduction/ reconstruction and eyebrow lift

• Second assisted neurosurgeon with lumbar disc repair and micro vascular decompression

• Performed minor surgical procedures – intraarticular shoulder

& knee injections, collagenase injection, suture removal, I&D, incision extraction of lipoma, urinary bladder catherization, dressing changes, chest tube placement, and JP drain removal

• Evaluated and treated chronic disorders – coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic heart disease, aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture, trigeminal neuralgia, subdural hemorrhage, spinal stenosis, and cervical/lumbar disc disorders

Nassau Suffolk Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Amityville, NY 10/28/2019 – 11/29/2019

• Treated chronic disorders – hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, gout, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, arthritis, and hypothyroidism

• Performed medical exams – DOT, occupational, firefighter, worker’s compensation, fitness for duty, and pre-employment

• Conducted and interpreted diagnostic studies/exams – PFT, audiogram, visual acuity and peripheral field testing, EKG, and blood work

Additional Clinical Rotations

Tower Health Urgent Care

Urgent Care and Primary Care

Doylestown, PA 10/26/2020 –

12/04/2020

Southern California Medical Center

Inc.

Primary Care

Pico Rivera, CA 09/28/2020 –

10/23/2020

Tower Health Urgent Care

Primary Care

Philadelphia, PA 06/29/2020 –

08/21/2020

Garden Grove Primary Care

Women’s Health

Santa Ana, CA 06/01/2020 –

06/26/2020

Covid-19 Virtual Learning

04/Family 06/Center 2020 – For 05/Recovery 29/2020 Behavioral Medicine

Lantana, FL 01/06/2020 –

02/St. Christopher’s 06/2020 Children’s Hospital

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA 09/23/2019 –

10/24/2019

Clinical Employment History

United States Navy Ship Comfort

Reserve Navy Corpsman Presidential directed Operation COVID-19 NYC, NY 03/2020 – 05/2020

• Cared for critically-ill patients with COVID-19

• Assisted ICU providers and nurses with daily duties – ventilated patients, observed vitals, and

prepared/administered medications

• Evaluated and treated associated conditions and illnesses – pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, MRSA cellulitis, acute kidney injury, end stage renal disease, MSSA bacteremia, stroke, wound dehiscence, appendicitis, UTI, pyelonephritis, fungal infection, pulmonary embolism, DVT, colitis, and pancreatitis

• Conducted COVID tests and sick-call screenings

United States Navy Reserves

Reserve Navy Corpsman Operational Health Support Unit Earle, NJ – 01/2015 – Current

• Provide medical support to prepare sailors and marines for pre/post deployment – check vital signs, perform

venipuncture, administer medications & immunizations, and conduct visual acuity checks

• Assist Navy physicians and nurses with preliminary exams and health assessments

• Conduct and facilitate medical field training

Navy Expeditionary Medical

Navy Corpsman Operation Inherent Resolve Petty Officer 1st Class Qayyarah West Air Base, Iraq 11/2017 – 06/2018

• Treated American military, Iraqi law enforcement, and military contractors – explosive device-related injuries, minor combat- related injuries, knee injuries, dehydration, emergency urologic procedures, and emergency cholecystectomy

• First-assisted orthopedic surgeon on surgeries and procedures – flexor digitorum profundus tendon repair, shoulder reduction, and finger avulsion and amputation

• Assisted E.R. physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat various injuries – gun-shot wound, unspecified chest pain, wound care, laceration, cholelithiasis, and acute cholecystitis

• Taught personnel on Infection Prevention Control in combat- related injuries

• Instructed Iraqi medics life-saving skills – chest tube placement, needle decompression, endotracheal intubation, wound care, suture repair, and handling IV medications Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton

Navy Corpsman Petty Officer 2nd Class

Groton, CT 04/2009 – 12/2014

• Supervised 15 civilians and 12 military technicians

• Worked with prescriber/pharmacist to clarify medication dosing, interactions, and/or instructions

• Reviewed and interpreted medication orders and

prescriptions for dosage and interactions

• Provided medical care to active duty sailors during sick call hours

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