Physician Assistant
Resume:
Elizabeth Cruz
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Education
Loma Linda University Sept 2019-Sept 2021
Loma Linda, CA
GPA: 3.92
MPA, Physician Assistant
St. Martin’s University
Lacey, WA Aug 2012-May 2016
B.A. Chemistry
Clinical Rotations
Internal Medicine Loma Linda University - East Campus Hospital 6 weeks
• Experience with adults and geriatric population in the inpatient setting with a variety of problems commonly seen in primary care adult and geriatric medicine that require hospital admission and care. Inpatient management of exacerbations of chronic diseases and acute problems, as well as post-operative complications.
• Proficient in performing focused physical exams, ordering appropriate labs and diagnostic studies, and inpatient management of chronic and acute problems. Pediatrics White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 6 weeks
• Experience with multicultural infants, children, adolescents, and their families in the inpatient setting. Patient cases included acute appendicitis, viral exanthems, sepsis, bacterial meningitis, neonatal jaundice, and post-surgical recovery.
• Proficient in performing physical exams for children ranging from infants to adolescents, assessing immunization statuses, ordering appropriate diagnostic studies, and identifying surgical patients.
Ob/Gyn Beaver Medical Group, Redlands, CA 6 weeks
• Experience in both obstetrics and gynecology in the in the outpatient setting. Common visit types included prenatal visits, routine Papanicolaou cytology smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, spontaneous abortions, PCOS, infertility and sexually transmitted infections.
• Proficient in collection of cultures, Papanicolaou cytology smears, bimanual pelvic exams, fundal heights, doppler ultrasounds, clinical breast exams, pessary removal and reinsertion, endometrial and punch biopsies, IUD removals, and contraception counseling.
Family Medicine Loma Linda University East Campus 6 weeks
• Experience with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in the outpatient setting. Common visit types included yearly physical exams, management of chronic medical conditions, and medication refills
• Proficient in doing physical exams, writing labs, interpreting diagnostic studies including EKGs and urinalyses, and prescribing medications.
Emergency Medicine San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Banning, CA 6 weeks
• Experience with patients presenting a variety of urgent or emergent medical problems including acute diseases and exacerbation of chronic diseases.
• Proficient in administering local anesthesia and hematoma blocks, reduction of wrist fractures and splinting, DREs with hemoccult testing, and EKG and x-ray interpretation. Psychiatry Loma Linda University, BMC & BHI 6 weeks
• Experience with adults going through substance detoxification in the inpatient setting in the Chemical Dependency Unit as well as with children with a variety of mental illnesses in the partial hospitalization program.
• Proficient in admissions for detoxification treatment, motivational interviewing, managing detoxification treatment plans, and admissions of children to partial hospitalization programs.
General Surgery Loma Linda University Main Campus 6 weeks
• Experience with patients of all ages presenting with a variety of general surgery problems commonly as well as trauma patients.
• Proficient in identifying surgical patients, aseptic technique, application of and removal of staples, application of skin adhesive and steri-strips, and exposure to wound care and dressing changes.
Elective: OB/GYN Dr. Arun Gupta, MD, Riverside, CA 6 weeks
• Experience in both obstetrics and gynecology in the in the outpatient setting. Common visit types included prenatal visits, routine Papanicolaou cytology smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, PCOS, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Proficient in collection of cultures, Papanicolaou cytology smears, bimanual pelvic exams, fundal heights, doppler ultrasounds, clinical breast exams, pessary removal and reinsertion and contraception counseling.
Employment Summary
Chiropractic Assistant and
Medical Scribe
Adamson Chiropractic
Lacey, WA
2018-2019
Worked closely with chiropractor to document patient visits, support workflow and documentation for medical record coding. Placed referrals to other providers, order imaging and medical studies, and retrieve data for chiropractor review (labs, radiology reports, medical records).
Emergency Medical
Technician
American Medical Response
Centralia, WA
2018
Responded to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. Upon arrival to scene with the paramedic, we assessed the patient’s condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from the scene and others at the scene. Once in transport, I monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised treatment plans accordingly. Medical Scribe Olympia Orthopedic Associates,
Olympia, WA
2016-2018
Worked closely with physician assistant to document patient visits, support workflow and documentation for medical record coding. Placed referrals to other providers, order imaging and medical studies, retrieve data for physician review (labs, radiology reports, medical records), place prescriptions accurately.
Licensure/Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Pending (Oct 2021) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 2019-2021 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2020-2022
Emergency Medical Technician, Pierce Community College, Steilacoom, WA 2017 Professional Memberships
Student member, American Academy of Physician Assistants 2019-present Student member, California Academy of Physician Assistants 2019-present Professional Skills
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish Proficient in EPIC medical record software
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
Volunteer Experiences
Maranatha Church of Jesus Christ 2010-2019
Mission trip, Hands of Mercy, Mexico 2018-2020
Medical Mission Trip, Christian Brigades, Zambia 2017 Scholarships
Scholarship – President’s list, St. Martin’s University 2012-2016 Scholarship – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2012-2014 Scholarship – SAHP’s scholarship, Loma Linda University 2020 Honors and Awards
Dean’s list all 4 quarters, Loma Linda University 2019-2020 References:
Available upon request
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