Raquel Bertolotti, Pa-C Email & Phone Number

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

Nashville

Clinical RotatationsBehavioral Medicine - Psychiatric Consultants of Tennessee• Gain trust and build rapport with patients using empathetic communication skills.• Work with provider to reach solutions to ethical dilemmas regarding patient safety.Emergency Medicine – St. Thomas Ascension Hickman• Managed acute traumatic injuries and localized infection with wound debridement, wound care, and appropriate antibiotics.• Completed laceration repairs using multiple techniques including adhesives, sutures, and staples.• Overcame challenges of practicing medicine in a rural emergency department through problem-solving and teamwork.Family Medicine - GracePointe Healthcare• Diagnosed and treated wide range of medical issues from chronic disease to acute injuries and illnesses.• Received training and practiced Botox injections. • Independently performed venipuncture, I&D of abscesses, skin biopsies, PAP smears, and ear irrigations.General Surgery – Nashville Surgical Associates• Assisted in countless laparoscopic and open surgeries including colectomy, cholecystectomy, and mesh enhanced hernia repair. • Gained proficiency in multi-level wound closure using a variety of absorbable suture materials and technique. • Completed simple excisions of cysts and lipomas, as well as I&D of abscesses with minimal oversight. • Followed patient through pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative course, preventing and managing complications. Internal Medicine - Marasco Chris MD• Displayed skill in managing multiple patients at once, each with complicated medical histories in busy outpatient clinic. • Successfully diagnosed and treated patients with lifestyle changes, pharmaceutical interventions, and referrals.• Independently completed multiple shave biopsies and interpreted dermatopathology reports.• Accurately identified benign, cancerous and precancerous skin lesions and administered appropriate treatment including cryotherapy.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Delivered meaningful and personalized patient care in high paced environment, seeing over 35 patients per day.• Responsible for producing visit notes, sending prescriptions, and documenting billing codes on Modernizing Medicine EMR.• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical tools, sterile technique, and wound care while assisting in surgical procedures including shave/punch biopsy, excisions, I&D, E&D, and MOHS. • Provided consultation and assisted in cosmetic procedures such as injectables, fractionated laser, BBL laser, and thread lifts. • Independently operated phototherapy treatments including Excimer laser and Red Light PDT.• Contacted patients on positive pathology for seamless transfer to MOHS surgeon with pre-op and post-op instructions.• Managed patients on biologics and isotretinoin, providing necessary lab orders and completing prior authorizations.• Gained expertise in skin cancer prevention and anti-aging education, executing sales for medical grade skincare products and esthetic services.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Collaborated with dermatologists to help build new private practice through new protocol manuals and MA training, as well as promotional outreach. • Roomed patients, managed pathology, and precisely documented for physicians using EMR.• Wrote out detailed treatment plans for patients and counseled patients at length regarding prescriptions and products.• Assisted in cosmetic and surgical procedures including biopsy, excision, MOHS, injectables, and IPL laser.

• Followed entire course of patient’s stay and updated provider on EMS report, chart review, diagnostics, and consults.• Completed documentation for over 30 patients per shift.

Manhattan, New York

Master Of Science - Ms, Physician Assistant

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Alpha phi Iota Xi