Justin Flores

Redondo Beach, California

559-***-****

adindp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Motivated physician assistant (board certification pending) entrusted to assess and manage an array of medical and surgical conditions under the supervision of a physician. Compassionate and accomplished problem solver with a passion for providing quality health care to all individuals as well as an innate drive for collaboration and community outreach.

Education

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science - Los Angeles, CA Dec 2020 Masters of Health Science, Physician Assistant Studies University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA May 2017 Bachelors of Arts, Integrative Biology

2015-present Berkeley Biology Scholars Program - Scholar & Mentor Clinical Experience

August 2019 – November 2020

Family Medicine: United Care Family Medical Center

• Managed various disease processes (i.e. hypertension, kidney failure, diabetes, thyroid disease, STIs)

• Patient counseling/education.

• Breast Examination/Pap smear.

• Written History and Physical Examination.

Internal Medicine: Kheir Community Clinic

• Managed various disease processes (i.e. hypertension, kidney failure, diabetes, thyroid disease, STIs)

• Patient counseling/education.

• Injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular).

• Phlebotomy.

• Wart cryotherapy.

• Written History and Physical Examination.

OBGYN/Women’s Health: Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Clinic Justin Flores

• Encounters for general GYN exam.

• Encounters for breast examination/pap smear/pelvic exam.

• Encounters for general OB exam, maternal care for viable fetus in pregnancy.

• Initial Prenatal Care Visit.

• Endometrial biopsies, polypectomy, endocervical curettage, IUD placement & removal.

• Observation/1st assist in colposcopies/LEEP.

• GC/CT/Wet-mount collection.

Emergency Medicine: California Hospital Medical Center

• Comprehensive history and physical exam.

• Encounters for chest pain, lower back pain, SOB, liver failure, COPD exacerbation.

• Laceration repair.

• IV placement/removal and blood culture collection.

• Foley/straight catheter placement/removal.

• Dressing/wound care.

• Paracentesis.

• I&D/wound culture.

• Interpretation of X-rays, US.

General/Trauma Surgery: St. Francis Medical Center

• Chest tube and JP tube placement/removal.

• Dressing change/wound vacuum placement.

• First/second assist in the following: lap cholecystectomy, lap appendectomy, exploratory laparoscopy, thoracotomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, splenectomy, arterial line placement, central line placement, abdominal washout, fasciotomy.

• ICU/telemetry rounds.

• Staple and suture placement/removal.

• Suture placement/removal.

Cardiothoracic Surgery: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Justin Flores

• First/second assist in coronary artery bypass graft, valve repair/replacement, robotic thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgery.

• Pre/post op management.

• Dressing change/wound vacuum placement.

• Chest tube insertion/removal.

• Staple and suture placement/removal.

Interventional Pain Management: Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center

• Delivering all aspects of Pain management including intervention therapies, procedures (i.e., trigger point injections, medial branch blocks) and oral medications to treat pain.

• First assist in the implantation of spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal pumps, and radiofrequency rhizolysis procedures.

Behavioral Medicine: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

• Psychiatric evaluation, consultations, and psychopharmacologic treatment for adults, seniors and geriatric patients.

• Psychotherapy for patients with psychiatric illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

• Consultation, evaluation (including dementia assessment) and treatment of patients with neuropsychiatric issues.

Pediatrics: MLK Pediatric HUB Clinic

• Examine and evaluate children for both well and sick visits.

• Counsel patients’ families and guardians regarding development present conditions and possible remedies to address illness and overall health problems.

• Strictly maintain confidentiality of patients’ families and any sensitive situations.

• Recommend vaccinations patients to immunize them from communicable diseases. Professional

Experience

Optometric Assistant Torrance Optometry, Torrance CA 06/2017-06/2018

• Used medical devices and interpersonal skills to obtain accurate optical prescriptions.

• Collected and inputted patient medical histories.

• Adult and pediatric pupil dilation.

• Created medical charts and retrieved authorizations for vision and medical benefits.

• Assisted in sales of contact lenses, glasses, and other medical services.

Presentations

• “Introduction to Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)”

(2017): A presentation to my peers and professors at the University of California, Berkeley. Focused on CRISPR research done by Dr. Jennifer Doudna, a professor and researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.

• “Efficacy of Transoral Fundoplication versus Omeprazole for the Treatment of Regurgitation in a Randomized Control Trial” (2018): A journal club presentation to my peers and professors at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

• “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)” (2019): A presentation to my preceptors and peers at United Care Family Medical Center. Focused on the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and most current disease management of disease process.

• “Urinary Incontinence” (2019): A presentation to my preceptors and peers at Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Clinic. Focused on the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and most current disease management of disease process.

• “Dietary Nitrite Supplementation Protects Against Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury” (2020): A journal club presentation to my peers and professors at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

• “The Effects of Nitric Oxide Therapy on Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review”

(2020): Clinical poster presentation given to faculty and peers at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Focused on peer reviewed article findings.

Volunteer Experience

• Journey of Faith Church Volunteer (2017-Present): Public gardening and food collection/donation in underserved communities.

• LAHLA member (2018-Present): Focuses on providing fresh food to SPA 6 as well as health screenings: BP checks, glucose level screenings, and information to local clinics and urgent cares.

• Berkeley Suitcase Clinic Volunteer (2015-2017): Advocated for patients to receive the appropriate medical attention. Aided in the collection and distribution of medical and food supplies. Assisted in advertisement and recruitment of medical professionals to volunteer in the clinic. Washed and pedicured patient's feet and provided new socks.

• STEM Tutor (2013-2016): Volunteer tutor for varies STEM subjects including mathematics and biology.

Licenses & Professional Memberships

BLS certification expires 6/2021

ACLS certification expires 6/2021

Student Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Student Member, California Academy of PAs (CAPA)

Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)

Interests

• Driven for health and wellness by preparing home cooked meals daily, as well as staying active through lifting weights, biking, hiking, and calisthenics.

• Practicing and teaching suturing on my home suture kits.

• Love for leisure reading particularly integrative medicine and finance books. Professional references available upon request

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