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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Service as needed neurosurgical physician assistant position

Rounded at multiple skilled nursing facilities to provide bedside wound care treatment for a variety of wound etiologies as well as performing bedside procedures and implementing treatments with dedicated wound care modalities.

Modesto, California, United States

• Independently conducted history and physical exams both in the outpatient and inpatient settingfor new consults, surgical evaluations, and post-op evaluations of all acuity levels on the floorand in the ICU under the guidance of two Neurosurgeons• Supported in surgery as 1st assist in the OR for pathology involving the spine and brain forsurgical procedures including but not limited to ACDF, disc arthroplasty, TLIF, lumbar laminectomy, thoracolumbar fusion, corpectomy, microdiscectomy, craniotomy for evacuation of hematoma or mass resection, craniectomy, and brain biopsy• Independently performed invasive ventriculostomy placement with subsequent management in the ICU• Post-operatively managed care in an outpatient clinic and in the inpatient setting including pain management, surgical drain management, and facilitation of discharge including writing discharge summaries

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Utilized various physical exam skills and history taking in order to develop concise and effective treatment plans for patients seen in urgent care as well as in primary care• Translated from English to Spanish for patients coming in for rapid COVID tests including history, physical exam, results, and when to seek urgent care• Evaluated patients presenting with COVID-like symptoms, performed tests, and delivered results

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Assisted in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric procedures as well as procedures common in general surgery including: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, inguinal, incisional, and hiatal hernia repair by maintaining sterile technique, holding retraction, closing port sites with various suture techniques, and changing instrument arms on the DaVinci Xi • Observed numerous esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD) to evaluate candidacy for bariatric surgeries as well as common post-surgical complications• Conducted post-operative history and physical exams to evaluate for post-operative complications or concerns• Explained risks and benefits of surgery and educated patients on post-operative protocol, including wound care, nutritional needs, and follow-up instructions to increase understanding and treatment success

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Formulated differential diagnoses based on focused history and physical exam findings and suggested initial studies, treatment plans, and dispositions • Refined skills in numerous procedures common in emergency medicine including: administration of local anesthesia, regional nerve blocks, intramuscular injections, laceration repair, incision & drainage of abscesses, rectal examinations, pelvic examinations, and reduction of fractures and dislocations• Consulted and coordinated care with neurologists, cardiologists, orthopedists, gastrointestinal specialists, general surgeons, pharmacists, social workers, technicians, and nurses to provide integrative care to patients

Shelbyville, Indiana, United States

• Ordered and interpreted lab work for complex hospitalized patients based on their history and physical exam with the intention of coming up with a diagnosis• Conducted comprehensive history and physical exam skills for each patient and developed extensive differential diagnoses • Formulate unique treatment and medication plans based on a patient’s comorbidities, presentation, and diagnosis • Refined procedural skills including: arthrocentesis, joint injections, lumbar puncture, and arterial blood gas

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Integrated data obtained via history, physical exam, and laboratory tests in order to diagnose patients of all ages with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions• Designed personalized patient care plans given a diagnosis and pertinent patient information to enhance mental health as well as psychosocial and environmental factors• Developed concise and complete medical records and oral presentations to effectively convey relevant health information with other medical providers• Mentored fellow physician assistant students and medical students by orienting them to the office workflow, documentation, and electronic medical record navigation

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Cultivated history taking skills necessary for primary care, specifically in telehealth, to design a personalized treatment plan for each patient, including routine screening and necessary referrals for patients across the lifespan• Utilized appropriate monitoring for patients after interventions, including evaluating adherence, adverse events, and effectiveness of treatments in order to modify therapeutic regimen within the context of continuing care• Developed clear, concise medical records and oral presentations while demonstrating professionalism consistent with a health care provider within the specialty of family medicine

Austin, Tx

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Tx

Provided companionship, care and daily living assistance to an elderly patient residing in her own home. Coordinated and communicated with other caregivers and home health nurses despite limited face time about updates regarding the patient’s health. Aided in the administration of prescription medications and oxygen. Effectively communicated with tact and empathy while observing the difficulties and disabilities that come with old age. Organized daily plans to provide stimulus, activity and to reduce the domestic responsibilities of the patient. Monitored medication levels to ensure prescriptions were refilled in a timely manner. Assisted with meal preparation, grocery shopping, dietary planning and food and fluid intake. Maintained privacy and trust while delivering care with dignity and patience.

Singapore

Internship at a public health think tank specializing in health communication research. Aided in the facilitation of forums involving Bangladeshi migrant workers to highlight issues of food insecurity. Administered surveys and led group interviews to gauge the effectiveness of advertisements regarding a food rights campaign for use in research materials. Conducted interviews of abused foreign domestic workers for use in a campaign bringing awareness to the issue. Transcribed interview recordings to compile written database for research purposes.

Austin, Tx

Compiled data for a longitudinal study that researches how Mexican-American children of immigrants living in Central Texas are affected socially, emotionally, educationally and developmentally by translating for their parents. Commuted to the homes of participating families to conduct qualitative interviews in Spanish. Obtained hair samples tested for stress hormone levels and health measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, and heart rate. Directed a team of up to 3 research assistants by coordinating roles, being the primary communicator with the family, dispensing monetary compensation to the participants and by ensuring return of costly research equipment. Trained incoming research assistants for home visits, hair sample collection, survey administration and health measurements collection. Attended weekly course meetings to keep an open dialogue about the efficiency of the research collection process.

Doctorate Of Medical Sciences, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Master'S Degree, Physician Assistant

Activities and Societies: PA Club President - 2019-2020

Bachelor Of Science And Arts, Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Social Inequality, Health, And Policy