Marina Delgado Sanchez
Fontana, CA P: 909-***-**** *****************@*****.***
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY of HEALTH SCIENCES Whittier, CA Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies September 2022 - December 2024 DACA Scholarship: Recipient of DACA Merit-Based Scholarship NCCPA PANCE February 4, 2025 Physician Assistant Student Society: Community Service Chair Professionalism Honors, Physician Assistant Humanitarian Award UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology of Social Behavior September 2017 - March 2019 Dean’s List
UCI Student Health Club: Peer Health Educator and Nutrition Educator CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Glendora, CA
Associate of Arts, Behavioral Science June 2014 - June 2017 Associate of Arts, Science, Science Technology, and Mathematics Dean’s List, President’s List, Honor’s Program Transfer Recipient WORK EXPERIENCE
LA CONCEPCION MEDICAL CLINIC West Covina, CA
Certified Phlebomotist/Medical Assistant April 2019 – September 2022
● Community-focused clinic with a four-person team delivering affordable healthcare to underserved and/or uninsured populations, serving 40-50 patients daily ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations
● Performed blood draws, administered injections, assisted in IV placements, laceration and suture repairs, casting and splinting, incision and drainages, and delivered patient education while demonstrating exceptional customer service and developing strong interpersonal relationships
CLINICAL YEAR (ROTATIONS) January 2024 - December 2024 Family Medicine – Dr. Sherie Carnegie, DO, Downey, CA
● Assessed patients for acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes mellitus, CVD, dermatological conditions, and viral/bacterial infections providing diagnosis, treatment plans, ongoing management, and lifestyle and patient education
● Conducted annual comprehensive wellness exams, including Medicare wellness exams for geriatrics, and performed pap smears, digital rectal exams, and cryotherapy for adult patient populations.
● Ordered and interpreted labwork and diagnostic imaging such as X-Ray’s, adjusting patient’s treatment management based on lab results.
Urgent Care (Elective) – Adventist Health La Canada, Flintridge CA
● Assessed and treated acute, non-emergent conditions including URIs, viral/bacterial infections, minor fractures/sprains with X-Ray interpretation, corneal abrasions, and lacerations, from pediatric to elderly populations
● Performed minor procedures including suturing, laceration repairs, incision and drainage, casting and splinting, speculum exams, and slit lamp evaluations for eye complaints. Home Health (Elective) – The Mobile Dr’s Glendale, CA
● Provided personalized, concierge-style care for chronically ill patients home-bunding them by conducting thorough assessments, managing complex diagnoses, and optimizing polypharmacy to deliver exceptional home-health services. Internal Medicine - Newport Mesa Medical Group Costa Mesa, CA
● Assessed and helped manage chronic conditions including COPD, heart failure, arrhythmias, kidney disease, and liver disease in an outpatient setting providing treatment plans, ongoing management, patient education, and specialist referrals.
● Conducted inpatient care through hospital rounds, collaborating with hospitalists, interpreting ongoing labs and diagnostic imaging such as Xrays and CT scans, and ensuring appropriate treatment and discharge planning. Women’s Health/OBGYN - St. Mary’s High Desert Medical Group Apple Valley, CA
● Managed acute, chronic, and routine gynecological conditions, performed annual well-woman exams, and provided obstetric care, including prenatal visits and monitoring pregnancy progression
● Gained proficiency in performing minor procedures including Pap smears and bimanual exams, speculum exams for STI testing, monitoring fetal heart tones, and assisting with endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, and transvaginal ultrasounds Pediatrics - Haven Pediatrics Rancho Cucamonga, CA
● Performed physical examinations and sick-visit assessments for pediatric and adolescent patients including well-child visits monitoring developmental milestones, adhering to vaccination schedules, and providing patient/parent education Emergency Medicine - Dignity Health Los Angeles, CA
● Performed thorough patient assessments and physical examinations in both the main and fast-track emergency departments, managing acute and urgent conditions in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
● Evaluated lab results, diagnostic imaging, and ECGs to establish differential diagnoses and formulate comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
● Executed clinical procedures, including IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, splinting, incision and drainage, and suturing, ensuring precise and effective patient care.
Integrative Health - SOHMA Long Beach, CA
● Collaborated with chiropractors, massage therapists, and physical therapists in an integrative health setting, providing holistic patient care while gaining insight into their scopes of practice assisting adult and geriatric populations
● Performed trigger point and joint injections, initiated and administered medication and vitamins via IV lines for infusion therapy, and administered intramuscular injections to support comprehensive treatment plans. Behavioral Health - Brain Health Solutions Costa Mesa, CA
● Assessed and diagnosed psychiatric illnesses using DSM-5 criteria, managed treatments including medication and referrals to counseling services, and provided a safe, welcoming environment for young adult to geriatric patients General Surgery - Los Alamitos Hospital Los Alamitos, CA
● Assisted with general surgeries including laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy, and performed wound closing and dressing of incision sites.
● Conducted rounds on pre-op and post-op patients, monitoring progress and providing care updates. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
God’s Pantry Food Bank, Pomona CA June 2020 - September 2022
● Assisted underserved, low-income, and homeless patrons, with food and clothing distribution, helped organize community events including dental hygiene education and basic medical services like glucose and blood pressure checks, and connected patrons to free local medical clinics and other social services. RESEARCH
"The Mediterranean Diet and Its Beneficial Roles Improving Women’s Infertility" Sept 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences
● Investigated the impact of the Mediterranean diet on female fertility outcomes, emphasizing its potential in clinical interventions for infertility management.
CERTIFICATIONS
● Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires: January 2026
● Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires: January 2026
● NCCPA PANCE Pending February 4, 2025
SKILLS
● Bilingual (English/Spanish)
● Proficiency in EMR systems: EPIC,
DrChrono, OfficeAlly, Cerner,
EClinicalWorks
● Incision & Drainage Procedures
● Phlebotomy
● Suturing
● Toenail Removal
● Casting/Splinting
● Joint and Trigger Point
injections
● Intravenous and intraosseous (IO)
access placement
● Subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular
(IM), and intravenous (IV)
medication administration