Dermatology PA-C.*Volume averaging 15-25 patients each day for dermatological needs. Patients range in age from newborn to elderly. *Obtains medical histories and performs physical exams, evaluates and treats various conditions; monitors patients during follow-ups for new malignancies. *Procedures include: shave, scissor, punch biopsies and simple closures; intra-lesional steroid injections; Cryosurgery; Destruction of biopsy proven malignancies and benign lesions; incision and drainage of abscesses.*Skills include: iPledge/Accutane counseling; minor cosmetic consults; mole evaluations and removals; Full skin exams; Skin Cancer treatment, follow-up and referrals.Diseases and conditions managed include: Acne Vulgaris * Rosacea * Lupus * Eczema * Scabies * Psoriasis * Urticaria * Cutaneous drug eruptions * Folliculitis * Seborrheic Dermatitis * Photodamage * Basal Cell Carcinoma * Squamous Cell Carcinoma * Melanoma * Erythema Multiforme * Sebaceous hyperplasia * Acrochordons * Acanthosis Nigricans * Pityriasis Rosea * Pityriasis Alba * Tinea (various) * Keratosis Pilaris * Granuloma Annulare * various cutaneous exanthems * Abscesses * Sebaceous cysts Assist with minor surgeries (i.e. cyst removals).

Assessed and monitored pediatric patients, administered medications.Cared for patients on general pediatric and step-down ICU units.Facilitated communication between patient and health care team members and advocated for patient's needs. Worked per diem while enrolled in PA school.

Eight 6-week rotations and one 10-week Supplemental rotation in Cosmetic DermatologyPerformed physical exams, evaluations, decision making, taking of patients' medical history, assessments and planning of care.Participated in patient teaching of disease diagnosis, medication usage, discharge instruction, and follow-up needs.Participated and performed minor procedures, such as: skin biopsies, suturing, intravenous catheter placement, phlebotomy, skin lesion removal, wound dressing placement, debridement, and cleaning, casting, and cervical examinations.Assisted in surgical procedures in surgical oncology, dermatological, and gynecological surgeries.

Worked at Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio, TX, on the surgery floor, taking care of patients pre- and post-operatively.Monitored patients in the surgical pediatric care unit.Cleaned wound and surgical sites, administered medications, assessed for pain.Communicated plan of care to patient and family and taught wound care and post-operative teaching.

Attended vaginal and casarean section deliveries for neonatal resuscitation and transitioning, including Apgar and Ballard/Dubowitz scoring. Taught basic infant care skills, assessed parents' ability to provide proper care.Functioned as Lactation Consultant to post partum patients.Assisted with circumcisions and other procedures.Oriented and trained new nurses and nursing aides.Floated to NICU to care for feeders and growers.

Coordinated care for patients in Psychiatric Pediatrics In-Patient Unit with patients diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa or Anorexia Nervosa and/or Mood disorders.Functioned as the Medical Nurse for the unit, monitoring and recording caloric intakes, maintained patient's infusion pumps for tube feedings.Administered medications, advocated for patient's physical needs, performed physical and mental status exams.Participated in patient intakes with other healthcare team members, patient, and patient's family.Certified in Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior.Participated in holds of aggressive patients, documented events per policy.Cross-trained to Out-Patient Unit in monitoring patients for day treatment and or medication adjustment for eating disorders, mood disorders, and dual diagnoses.

Attended vaginal and casarean section deliveries for neonatal resuscitation and transitioning, including Apgar and Ballard/Dubowitz scoring. Taught basic infant care skills, assessed parents' ability to provide proper care.Functioned as Lactation Consultant to post partum patients.Assisted with circumcisions and other procedures.Facilitated teamwork in unit as Charge Nurse. Oriented and trained new nurses and nursing aides.Floated to NICU to care for feeders and growers.Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation, and S.T.A.B.L.E.- Transport Education Program.

Cared for patients on the General Pediatrics floor, which housed the Endocrine patients.Patient assignment included children with: cystic fibrosis, tracheostomy and ventilated, DKA on insulin drips, newly diagnosed diabetic (type I and II), diabetes insipidus, RSV, various metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders.Floated to the electronic monitoring unit with sleep study respiratory and seizure patients: monitored patients throughout the night with assistance of a RT. UTMB Level II Nursery

The only nursing student selected to intern in the step-down ICU nursery.Assessed, provided developmental care, and monitored infants.Fed newborns via NG tube, PO feeds, recorded intake and output.Administered medications and vaccinations, verifying doses.Taught parents basic infant care and special skills for "special needs" infants.Cared for NICU graduates, including those with hypoglycemia, NEC, sepsis, drug withdrawal from in-utero exposure, premature infants, and other conditions.

Provided assistance to nursing staff with patient care.Answered incoming phone calls, patients' calls, and organized charts.Assisted patients with bathing, feeding, transporting, grooming.Sat with high risk patients at risk for fleeing or with suicidal precautions.Obtained vital signs as ordered, venipuncture, collected specimens for lab analysis, assisted with intake/output collections.

Multiple Rotations: *Medical/Surgical Care (Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and UTMB John Sealy Hospital),*Intensive/Critical Care (Clear Lake Regional Medical Center),*Labor and Delivery (Clear Lake Regional Medical Center),*Psychiatry (UTMB-Rebecca Sealy Hospital),*Pediatrics (UTMB Children’s Hospital), *Surgery (Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital), *Emergency Medicine (Clear Lake Regional Medical Center),*Geriatrics (UTMB-John Sealy Hospital),*Community Health (MD Anderson Cancer Center Outpatient Clinic);