Caroline E. Cukier
Somerville
Summary
Certified Physician Assistant with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Curana Health
11.2024 - Current
- Treat geriatric patients in the comfort of their own residence within assisted living and memory care facilities for any problems, conditions, and/or injuries for which they would normally go to a primary care physician.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history review, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
- Educate patients on preventive measures, medication usage, and lifestyle modifications for managing chronic diseases.
- Maintain accurate electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR) documenting patient encounters, treatments provided, and progress notes.
Volunteer PA-C
Clínica Esperanza / Hope Clinic
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Provide primary care services with an emphasis on preventative care to an underserved adult patient population in an outpatient setting.
- Perform interviews to obtain history and physical exams, formulate diagnostic workups, interpret labs, imaging, and testing results, develop differential diagnoses, suggest treatment plans, perform clinical procedures, utilize the EHR to document encounters, and follow up with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Collected and documented essential medical data in EMR/EHR system, including patient intake and output, blood glucose levels, activities of daily living (ADLs), and vital signs.
- Provided comprehensive support to patients, including assistance with ambulation, eating, toileting, and bathing.
- Assisted post-operative orthopedic patients with early ambulation to promote best healing practices.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Process Improvement Specialist
Cayan-TSYS
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Reviewed, analyzed, and documented existing processes, identified areas for improvement, and implemented new processes.
- Managed escalated issues, questions, and cases to effectively resolve customer and organizational concerns.
- Improved process efficiency by identifying barriers to productivity and implementing strategic solutions to overcome them.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process standardization and enhancement.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2018
Skills
- Computer charting and data entry
- EHR/EMR systems
- Template creation
- Microsoft Office software
- Patient management
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Medical diagnosis
- Managing prescription refills
- Physical examination
Certificationslicensure
- Massachusetts physician assistant license
- MCSR
- DEA license
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) - United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Massachusetts Board of Registration of Physician Assistants.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Curana Health
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer PA-C
Clínica Esperanza / Hope Clinic
07.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2020
Process Improvement Specialist
Cayan-TSYS
09.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Bryant University
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