Physician Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing **+ years of healthcare
experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail- oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in providing mature leadership, improving patient care through hands-on and knowledgeable work focused on assessing conditions, conducting tests and performing minor procedures. Capable of diagnosing and educating patients about medical concerns while implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
Work History
2020-03 to
Present
2017-05 -
2019-10
Physician Assistant
SkinMD, Hurst & Weatherford, TX
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from
chronic conditions including psoriasis, rosacea,
acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa
• Earned Botox Injector Certification
• Prescribed topical treatments and hormonal agents
• Ordered and executed various lab tests to provide information on patient condition
• Obtained patient laboratory results, assessed
ramifications and prescribed treatments for patients receiving Accutane and biologics
Physician Assistant
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center, Addison, TX
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from
chronic conditions including psoriasis, rosacea,
acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa
• Performed incisional, shave, and punch biopsies to diagnose melanoma and other dermatological
conditions
• Prescribed topical treatments and hormonal agents
• Ordered and executed various lab tests to provide information on patient condition
• Obtained patient laboratory results, assessed
ramifications and prescribed treatments for patients receiving Accutane and biologics
Leonard
"Ace"
Acevedo
Physician Assistant
Contact
*********@****.***
Skills
Incisions and drainage
Minor surgeries
Suturing
Differential diagnoses
Performing procedures
Patient management
Prescribing medications
Preventive care
Educating patients
Cryotherapy
Electrodesiccation and
curettage
Certifications
•National Commission
on Certification of
Physician Assistants
•Certified Physician
Assistant, Texas Medical
Board
•Certified Wound Care
Specialist (Feb 2024)
•Certified Wound
Debridement Specialist
(Feb 2024)
•UNTHSC PA Student
Preceptor
• Monitored effectiveness of skin treatments and
made necessary adjustments, changes according to
trends
• Provided therapies such as comedone extractions, hyperplasia ablation, and intralesional steroid
injections
• Stayed abreast of advances in treatments,
emerging pharmaceutical applications and new
diagnostic tools for application in general
dermatological medicine by attending conferences
and meetings
2014-12 -
2017-04
Physician Assistant
Dermatology & Skin Surgery Of McKinney, McKinney,
Texas
• Improved appointment efficiency, allowing facility to see average of 35-45 patients per day
• Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such
as eczema, alopetia and psoraisis on regular basis
• Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
• Managed clinical staff and fomented positive work environment resulting in consistent outstanding
remarks on patient satisfaction reports
• Coordinated with other services including infectious disease and plastic surgery specialties
• Administered preventive annual skin screenings to patients
• Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality
2013-07 -
2014-11
Physician Assistant
Dr. Kelly Warren & Dr. Robert Bloom, Various North Texas Clinics, Texas
• Skillfully supported Mohs physician during basic and invasive medical procedures
• Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such
as acne, eczema and contact dermatitis on regular
basis
• Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness
• Obtained patient laboratory results, assessed
ramifications and prescribed treatments for patients receiving Accutane and biologics
• Practiced dermatological medicine in multiple free standing facilities, providing diagnosis and treatment for general dermatological patients
• Effectively reduced symptoms and treated
underlying conditions by prescribing targeted
medications and therapies under physician
guidance
• Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer
clinical care management, patient education and
cosmetic services
Education
2010-08 -
2013-06
1992-08 -
1996-05
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies:
Physician Assistant Studies
University of North Texas Health Science Center - Fort Worth, Texas
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work And
Substance Abuse
Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
Affiliations
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• University of North Texas Health Science Center, Precept
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistant, Fellow
• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Texas Association of Physician Assistants
• President, UNTHSC Physician Assistant Graduating Class of 2013
Certifications
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Certified Physician Assistant, Texas Medical Board
• Certified Wound Care Specialist (Feb 2024)
• Certified Wound Debridement Specialist (Feb
2024)
• UNTHSC PA Student Preceptor
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