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Developed patient-centered on-site integrated comprehensive preventative and acute care for a diversity of large and small employee populations and their families at multiple clinics statewide. Highly requested by clinical staff and patients whenever there is a vacancy. Commended by staff and patients for accurately anticipating patient needs while performing tailored histories, physical exams, diagnosing & treating a wide array of conditions, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting labs and imaging studies, performing clinical procedures, coordinating follow-up including referrals, and providing patient education. Praised for thorough documentation and quick learning on a new electronic medical records system.

Delivered hands on training and constructive feedback to students as part of a four week family practice clinical rotation.

Guided and evaluated four PA senior students during the research, development, and implementation of an innovative thesis project. Fostered two-way communications with students bi-weekly.

Effective at independently and collaboratively managing a wide-range of patients among the adult and geriatric population. Generated and reviewed medical patient history and received commendation for succinct histories and completeness of physical and treatment plans.

* Evaluated and graded senior PA students during final clinical rotations to ensure adequate proficiency prior to graduation. * Engaged with students sharing constructive feedback based on observations of patient encounters, assessment and recommended treatment plans. * Administered two in-depth oral examinations on a range of 20 disease topics per student.

Organized and oversaw a two-week volunteer international medical mission to assist Peruvian inpatient and emergency room treatment. Immersive experience relying on Spanish to diagnose and treat various medical conditions with minimal resources. Treated a range of various parasitic and endemic infections, malnutrition, liver disease, traumas, head injuries and lacerations. Commended for clinical knowledge, thorough treatment plans efficiency and organized documentation.

Engaged in a collaborative manner with physicians and mid-level providers in a hospital setting. Managed admissions/discharges, daily rounds, progress patient notes, and treatment plans for acute and chronically ill cardiac patients. Performed cardiac consultations in ER for conditions such as arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, cardiomyopathies, and hypertensive crisis. Determined appropriate diagnostic interventions and treatment approaches that included echocardiography, stress tests, and cardiac catherization. Managed and assessed 15-20 patients per day in the outpatient setting. Excelled in EKGs, laboratory interpretation, and acute care management in the ER and hospital setting.

Managed acute and chronic patient conditions in a heavily trafficked, low-income Spanish speaking clinic. Treated common medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, orthopaedic injuries, illnesses, meantal health disorders, Recognized for efficiency while tailoring complex visits to meet patient’s needs.

Provided comprehensive preventative, problem based and acute urgent care daily for 20 – 30 predominantly Spanish speaking patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics including obstetrics and women’s health. Empowered patients to be an advocate for their health through facilitation of discussion and education during medical visits. Appointed by Clinic Medical Director as a medical staff/ provider mentor communicating peer feedback. Recognized for integrative approach and resourcefulness of treatment plans for a multitude of chronic and acute conditions, performing various procedures when indicated. Demonstrated high success in outcomes for chronic diseases. Commended as most valuable member of the electronic medical record peer training team during a clinic wide system upgrade.

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kapa Honor Society, La Mesa Spanish Conversation Club, Victim's advocate and Counselor for Moving to End Sexual Assault, Spanish teacher for Elementary Spanish Program, Jacob Van Ek award recipient, Eaton Scholar Humanities departmental Award, University of Colorado Intramural soccer.

Clinical Education (5 Week Rotations): Emergency Medicine Allegheny General Hospital Emergency Department | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Surgery Drexel Hahnemann Surgical Associates | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Jonathan Lax/Philadelphia Fight HIV Center | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pediatric Medicine Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Psychiatry Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania OB/GYN Christiana Care Hospital/Janice Tildon-Burton, M.D. | Newark, Delaware