Experience in assisting in surgery, consultations, ER/hospital call, hospital rounds, follow ups, pre-ops, and post-ops. Adept at diagnosing and treating common acute medical problems of primary care including URI, otitis media/externa, pneumonia, conjunctivitis, gastritis, migraines, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and abrasions. Experience understanding the pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic medical problems such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, COPD, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disease, and chronic pain syndromes. Experience with the normal process of growth and development in children and demonstrate ability to provide age appropriate anticipatory guidance. Competency with pediatric immunization schedule, Denver development scale, CDC growth charges, and newborn assessments. Deliver patient education regarding nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation and pre-conceptual counseling. Evaluate and manage common clinical problems in women’s health such as abnormal uterine bleeds, STI’s, menorrhagia, and menopause. Experienced with the following procedures: Venipuncture, urinary bladder catheters, pelvic exams, CPR, I&D’s, laceration repair via suture, staples and Dermabond, wound care, and digital nerve block. Strengths: passionate about providing patient oriented care, dedicated to lifelong education, and committed to aiding the medically underserved.
