Melissa V.C.B. Pae MPAS, PA-C
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Education and Training
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies August 2011
Pacific University – Hillsboro, OR
Bachelor of Science, Biology August 2006
Minor: Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO
Licensure and Certification
Hawaii Physician Assistant License: AMD-448
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant ID # 1100496
DEA Registration: Schedule 2-5
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Narcotics Enforcement Division
Professional Experience
Kaiser Permanente October 2016 – November 2020
Cardiology
Provide care in outpatient setting for adults to include treatment and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular disease in general, structural, interventional and EP cardiology
Development of comprehensive treatment plans through conducting initial consultations and ordering appropriate cardiac testing
Perform appropriate follow up care based on assessment data, including interventional/EP procedures
Conduct physical exams, order appropriate diagnostic testing/labwork and prescribe medications
Inpatient care to include CAD management, PCI discharge
Weekly travel to Big island (Kona, Hilo) from Oahu to provide care to underserved, multi-ethnic and cultural population
Proficient in providing care through telemedicine appointments to outer island patients
Kaiser Permanente November 2013 – October 2016
Family Medicine/Same Day Acute Care Physician Assistant
Provide mainly acute/urgent care as well as some chronic disease management to multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population from pediatrics to geriatrics
Basic gynecological care and adult physical exams
Review medical histories, prescribe medications as well as order/interpret imaging and lab studies
Proficient with electronic medical record: Epic
Efficiently handle high patient volume, including triaged patients and regularly scheduled
Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair, I & D, toenail avulsions, joint injections of shoulder and knee as well as shave biopsies of suspicious skin lesions along with liquid nitrogen treatments
Mentor to newly hired Physician Assistants
Kalihi Palama Health Center November 2011- October 2013
Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Community Health Clinic
Provide Acute and Chronic disease management to a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population whom largely are non-english speaking and uninsured from neonates to geriatrics
Extensive experience with the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and the related complications
Basic gynecological care, pre-natal care, well woman exams, well child exams and adult physical exams
Management of complex medical conditions when specialty referral is unavailable; Hepatitis B and C, rheumatic heart disease, AFIB, Seizures, CVA, AMI, CHF
Review medical histories, prescribe medications and interpret imaging and lab results
Proficient with electronic medical record: Centricity
Participant in a patient centered health care home model
Effectively handle high patient volume including regularly scheduled patients and triage
Previous Clinical Training
Naval Military Base – Pearl Harbor, HI: Extensive education with acute and chronic dermatologic conditions
Espiritu Santo University – Guayaquil, Ecuador: Community medicine in a Spanish speaking country
Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Trauma Unit – Portland, OR: Level one trauma center
Community Hospital – Grand Junction, CO: Emergency medicine in Community Based Hospital
Madigan Army Medical Center – Tacoma, WA: First assist in General Surgery
Aspen Centre – Rapid City, SD: Endocrinology in underserved community
Cherry Tree Family Practice – Orem, UT: Family Medicine
Related Healthcare Experience
Phlebotomist April 2008 – April 2009
University of Colorado Hospital – Aurora, CO
Lab Researcher II-Pediatric Asthma May 2007 – March 2009
National Jewish Hospital – Denver, CO
Microbiologist August 2006 – May 2007
PR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Fort Collins, CO
Lab Researcher II-West Nile Virus January 2005 – August 2006
Center for Disease Control & Prevention – Fort Collins, CO
Publications
Balogh, Melissa V.C. (2010) The Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Type II DM: A Systematic Review. Accepted by Pacific University School of Physician Assistant Studies December 2010.
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistant Current
Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistant Current
References
Available upon request