Experience

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF TALLAHASSEE, P.A.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Assisting Student

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Tallahassee, Florida Area • Certified MA- Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery • Work in conjunction with the physicians to implement a proper care plan according to the patient’s chief complaint. • Triage the patients prior to presenting the cases to the medical doctors. • Scribe during office visits and formulate SOAP notes. • Aid in epidermal suturing during excisions of skin cancers and nonmalignant tumors. • Maintain a proper sterile environment during surgical… Show more • Certified MA- Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery • Work in conjunction with the physicians to implement a proper care plan according to the patient’s chief complaint. • Triage the patients prior to presenting the cases to the medical doctors. • Scribe during office visits and formulate SOAP notes. • Aid in epidermal suturing during excisions of skin cancers and nonmalignant tumors. • Maintain a proper sterile environment during surgical procedures. • Primary assistant in various surgical and cosmetic procedures, including; excision and cryotherapy of skin cancers, epidermal and sebaceous cysts, keloids, neurofibromas, hair transplants and YAG laser hair removal. • Perform and operate various light therapy devices, including; photodynamic therapy (PDT), excimer laser, PUVA, and narrowband UVB. • Perform punch biopsies, suture removals, and administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, • Electronically prescribe medications, order blood work, and complete prior authorizations for high-risk medications not covered by insurance. • Vast knowledge regarding billing and diagnoses codes • Provide proper wound care to patients • Working knowledge of various dermatological conditions and appropriate treatments • Educate patients about proper sun protection • Experience with providing and explaining biopsy results to patients over the phone and referring patients out to nearby clinics. • Train novice clinical assisting students before operating autonomously. Show less



Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shadow

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  • Observed the PA interact with patients recovering from strokes and auto-accidents. • Watched the PA dictate notes regarding patient’s conditions. • Watched him perform new patient evaluations as well as engage in follow-up visits. • Each week, the PA gave me a research assignment based on what we saw in clinic that day. The following week I would deliver a two minute synopsis of everything I learned. • He taught me about critical lab values and allowed me to help interpret… Show more • Observed the PA interact with patients recovering from strokes and auto-accidents. • Watched the PA dictate notes regarding patient’s conditions. • Watched him perform new patient evaluations as well as engage in follow-up visits. • Each week, the PA gave me a research assignment based on what we saw in clinic that day. The following week I would deliver a two minute synopsis of everything I learned. • He taught me about critical lab values and allowed me to help interpret patient’s values while categorizing them as low, within normal limits, or high.

• Patient Care Assistant

  • May 2016 - Aug 2017

  Tallahassee, Florida Area • Certified CNA- State of Florida: Department of Health • Obtained and recorded vital signs, performed laboratory blood draws, and tested and monitored blood glucose under the direction of the attending RN. • Maintained NG and PEG tubes, JP drains, catheters, colostomy bags, and wound vacs. • Followed proper precautions for patients on contact and airborne isolation. • Removed patients IV’s prior to discharge. • Provided pre-operative care to patients prior to surgery… Show more • Certified CNA- State of Florida: Department of Health • Obtained and recorded vital signs, performed laboratory blood draws, and tested and monitored blood glucose under the direction of the attending RN. • Maintained NG and PEG tubes, JP drains, catheters, colostomy bags, and wound vacs. • Followed proper precautions for patients on contact and airborne isolation. • Removed patients IV’s prior to discharge. • Provided pre-operative care to patients prior to surgery. • Learned how to properly chart patient’s vital signs as well as inputs and outputs throughout my shift. • Connected patients to telemetry and acquired the knowledge regarding lead placement. • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living while maintaining proper safety precautions. • Learned how to maintain equanimity while working with critically ill patients. • Received additionally training to operate and care for critically ill patients on the neurology intermediate care unit as well as the intensive care unit. • My caring and altruistic nature granted me two nominations for a hospital wide ICARE (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence) award. This nomination qualified me to train novice patient care assistants prior to operating autonomously on the hospital floor. • Created and implemented a universal vital sign spreadsheet for the patient care assistants to use to keep track of their patient’s values.



Florida State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  College of Medicine Assist in aerobically training mice on a treadmill Assist in staining the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle to test for oxidation capacity post exercise