• Physician Assistant possessing a Master Degree, as well as 4 years of experience in hands on clinical roles.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of best physical therapy practices across a variety of specialties.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patients, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, key to educating patients on treatment and prevention methods.
• Possesses fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA; 2016

Health Professional Shortage Area

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI; 2010

AAPA Fellow Member

NCCPA Board Certified

California State License Pending

ACLS, BLS/CPR Certification, American Heart Association; 2015

Family Medicine, Maui Medical Group, Maui, Hawaii 2015-2016

Desert Regional Medical Center, Emergency Medicine, Palm Springs, California

San Ysidro Clinic, Urgent Care, Chula Vista, California

Straub Hospital, Surgery, Honolulu, Hawaii

Clinic of Lynette W. Tsai, OB/GYN, Honolulu, Hawaii

Tripler Veterans Hospital, Geriatric/Internal Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii

• Properly assessed patients, diagnosed illnesses and developed individualized treatment plans as necessary.
• Utilized strong communication skills to provide counseling and education on treatment and prevention methods.
• Responsibilities included performing/interpreting EKG s, applying upper/lower extremity splints and suturing.
• Conducted thorough preoperative and postoperative examinations; appropriately documented patient status.
• Obtained exposure to fetal monitoring, deliveries, C-section assists and routine GYN procedures.

Planned Parenthood, Honolulu HI 2010-2013

Health Care Associate

• Collected patient histories and documented current medical status.
• Utilized strong interpersonal skills to educate patients on procedures, rehabilitation and contraception methods.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly; aided physician throughout surgical procedures as necessary.

Elroy Chung Inc, Honolulu HI 2009-2010

Physical Therapy Aide

• Utilized strong knowledge of physical therapy to administer exercises, massage, heat, light, sound, water or electrical modality treatments.
• Ensured patient status, treatments and equipment use was properly documented; relayed pertinent information.
• Collaborated extensively with physical therapy team to develop highly effective treatment plans.

Bocas Sailing Adventures Panama 2006-2008

First Mate

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational abilities while managing deck crew and all daily operations.

Nanny, Vancouver, WA 1995-2005

• Provided care and oversight of daily activities of 5 children; duties included meal preparation, providing emotional support and providing transportation.

Roberto Clemente Clinic, Nicaragua; 2012

Mentor FACES for the Future, Oakland; 2013-2015

Roberto Clemente Clinic, Nicaragua; 2012