Certified Physician Assistant

• Jul 2023 - Present

-Navigate multifaceted decisions required to provide care and treatment for acute and chronic conditions to uninsured patients in an urban setting - Collaborate with other medical professionals, as well as social workers and community outreach partners, in order to provide excellent care for patients with limited financial resources - Regularly utilize interpretation services, as the majority of patients have English as a second language, and consider how cultural differences affect patient outcomes and compliance Show less

Certified Physician Assistant

• Oct 2022 - Present

- Utilize comprehensive history taking and thorough physical examinations in order to diagnose and treat patients with acute illness or injury - Evaluate and treat common urgent care complaints, including but not limited to: corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis, otitis media and externa, sinusitis, pharyngitis, mononucleosis, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma exacerbations, urinary tract infections, gynecological concerns, migraines, gastroenteritis, fractures/dislocations, lacerations and allergic reactions - Complete initial radiological reads on imaging performed in office and determine need for further studies - Discern need for higher acuity care and exercise understanding of scope of practice in the outpatient setting - Regularly perform laceration repair, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal and pelvic examination Show less

Home Health Aide

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019