Urgent Care Certified Physician Assistant

• Apr 2019 - Present

Certified Physician Assistant

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

-Evaluates patients by assessing signs, symptoms and physiological conditions. Uses clinical judgment to determine patient care needs. -Determines appropriate medical interventions, administers medications and performs various primary and acute care services to pediatric, adolescent and adult/geriatric patients. Treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical issues including but not limited to viral and bacterial respiratory infections, pulmonary issues, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary tract issues, women’s and men’s health issues. -Performs procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing and staple placement, splint application, trigger point and intra-articular injections, skin lesion biopsies, and removals. Determines if patients require a higher level of care for further evaluation of suspected cardiac issues, intracranial hemorrhage, strokes, embolisms, acute abdomen, sepsis. -Orders and interprets laboratory testing, EKG and X-rays and prescribes appropriate medication to aid patient pain and symptoms. -Counsels patients on health management and illness prevention and makes referrals to specialists as needed. -Maintains accurate and timely documentation using Practice Fusion EMR. Collaborates with the supervising Physician and the other members of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Show less

Vascular Angiography Technician

• Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

Marketed the FloChec digital ABI device to primary care Physicians and performed noninvasive procedures for the peripheral arterial disease clinic. -Prepared patients for invasive procedures by taking their medical history, connected monitoring equipment and administered medications per physician orders. Assisted Physicians during procedures as needed. Recognized the difference between normal and abnormal images. Discussed image results and reports with Physicians. -Prepared and maintained imaging equipment and maintained inventory. Recorded findings and updated patient records per policy. Show less

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

Investigated, estimated, negotiated, and settled catastrophe claims in the Claims Central Operation center. Determined the legal liability and extent of damage to individuals and property. Prepared and reviewed estimates in loss settlements. Examined claims submitted by policyholders and/or third parties to determine whether additional or specialized investigations were necessary for claim resolution. Investigated, estimated, negotiated, and settled catastrophe claims in the Claims Central Operation center. Determined the legal liability and extent of damage to individuals and property. Prepared and reviewed estimates in loss settlements. Examined claims submitted by policyholders and/or third parties to determine whether additional or specialized investigations were necessary for claim resolution.

Math and Science Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

Taught at Wolfson High School, Jacksonville, Florida -Facilitated the learning process and provided an effective learning environment in Math and Biology classes. -Provided individual coaching to ensure student success. -Implemented a variety of methods to assist students in meeting their individualized goals, and accommodated students with differing needs, learning styles, interests and abilities. -Monitored student progress and provided assessments to evaluate student progress. Show less

Sales and Marketing Associate

• Oct 2007 - Nov 2008

Procured new business for the company, generating sales through leads to maximize client base for one of the largest full-service food testing laboratories in the United States. Served as primary liaison between clients and technical departments in the laboratory, ensuring communication and support. Procured new business for the company, generating sales through leads to maximize client base for one of the largest full-service food testing laboratories in the United States. Served as primary liaison between clients and technical departments in the laboratory, ensuring communication and support.

Laboratory Technician

• May 2005 - Oct 2007

Analyzed the microbial shelf-life of food products using selective plate media to determine the presence and enumeration of typical bacteria. Evaluated the efficacy of growth inhibitors in suppressing pathogen growth and validated pathogen lethality of chemical/physical interventions in food products. Analyzed the microbial shelf-life of food products using selective plate media to determine the presence and enumeration of typical bacteria. Evaluated the efficacy of growth inhibitors in suppressing pathogen growth and validated pathogen lethality of chemical/physical interventions in food products.