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Resume CV of Intelli-Source Candidate #21514.  Orthopedic trained Physician Assistant seeking new opportunities in California or Arizona.  Familiar with Pediatrics, Primary and Geriatric patient populations. National Certification by NCCPA and conversational Spanish. 

Professional Licensure and Qualifications

• Master Physician Assistant, Samuel Merritt University, May 2010
• National Certification by NCCPA, April 2010,
• California Physician Assistant License, expected May 2010
• Arizona Physician Assistant License, expected May 2010
• ACLS and BLS certified Jan. 2009
• Conversational in medical Spanish
• Excellent patient interactions and documentation
• Outstanding surgical hand skills with efficiency of movement 

Student Clinical Work Experience, 2009

Large Medical Center CA: Orthopaedic Surgery

• First Assist on multiple total knee & hip arthroplasty/replacements, and arthoscopic procedures.
• Performed H&P’s and dictated charts for attending M.D.’s in each of the following clinics:
• Sports: Multiple ACL and patellar injuries, calcaneal fractures, ATL sprains, humeral fractures.
• Hand: Depuytren’s contractures, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain’s, rheumatoid arthritis, Ehler’s ‐ Danlos, pediatric thumb‐in‐palm deformity, osteoarthritis, severe tendon laceration.
• Spine: Assisted on spinal fusion procedures, laminectomies, discectomies, foramenotomies, epidurals. 

Large Medical Center, CA: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• First Assist on multiple mammoplasty procedures, all following mastectomies, full thickness skin grafts, panniculectomy, nipple reconstruction, liposuction.
• Other procedures participated in: otoplasty, pediatric facial laceration repair, Sculptra injections, debridement of stage III decubitus ulcers, care of 2nd degree burns, excision of skin lesions.
• Performed examinations on clinic patients and wrote pre‐, peri‐, and post‐operative notes. 

Large Medical Center, CA: General Surgery

• Performed independent pre‐rounds, contributed to collaborative rounds, evaluated patients at clinic preop and post‐op visits.
• Actively participated in wide variety of general surgeries, including Whipple procedure, AAA repair, appendectomies, A/V fistula and port placements, colectomies with anastamosis, mastectomies, strangulated hernia repair, cholecystectomies, total abdominal hysterectomies and oophrectomies, wound dehiscence repair, and wound management. 

Large Medical Center, CA, Pain Clinic

• First Assist on nerve blocks and epidural injections.
• Participated in multi‐disciplinary committee including anesthesia, behavioral health, and home health for patient encounters re. pain and addiction issues. 

Private Ob/Gyn Practice, CA: Women’s Health

• Performed well woman and prenatal care including pelvic exams, Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasounds, contraception, prenatal counseling and IUD placement. Assisted in surgical procedures and childbirths.

 Large Medical Center, CA: Internal Medicine

• Performed H&Ps, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, formulated management plans and provided patient education for underserved population, including the homeless. Consulted and admitted patients to appropriate service. Practiced preventative medicine.
• On Urgent Care service, consulted on acute coronary syndromes, overdoses, and acute ketoacidosis.
• Removed skin tags for biopsy and performed cryotherapy.
• Procedures included suturing, splinting, I&Ds, slit‐lamp exams, and intraarticular joint injections. 

Private Pediatric Practice, CA: Pediatrics

• Conducted routine well‐child visits and sick visits for medically underserved population. 

Private Practice, CA: Family Medicine

• Preventative care and management of chronic conditions and infectious disease. 

Private Practice, CA:  Geriatrics

• Performed well and emergent visits with diverse population. Inpatient management of end‐stage chronic disease, psychiatric illness, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Experience with decubitus ulcers, and end‐of‐life issues. 

Large Hospital, CA: Emergency Medicine

• Completed H&Ps, ordered/interpreted tests, consulted and admitted patients to appropriate service.
• Performed procedures including suturing, digital blocks, I&Ds, slit‐lamp exams, joint reductions.

 Prior Healthcare Experience

Certified Nurse Assistant, Vallejo County Residential Care, Vallejo CA 2003

• Responsible for hygiene and feeding assistance for multiple long term care residents, including hospice. 

Volunteer Experience

Pets Are Wonderful Support, San Francisco, CA 2005‐06

• Provided in‐home care for the pets of homebound HIV/AIDS patients, enabling them to maintain strong emotional bonds at end of life. Received training on zoonoses and infection control. 

Prior Employment Experience

Advertising Copywriter 1993‐2006

• Developed communication strategies across all media for clients such as Apple, Autodesk, HBO, and eBay.  Accustomed to tight deadlines, fast‐paced environments. Managed editorial teams with multiple priorities. 

Education

• Large Medical School,  CA: Master Physician Assistant Dec 2009
• Marquette University, Milwaukee WI: Bachelor of Arts in English May 1992 

Affiliations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• California Association of Physician Assistants
• Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants

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