COLIN FIORENTINO
Plymouth
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from the Army’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP), graduated in January 2024. One year of hands-on experience in orthopedic surgery and urgent care, providing comprehensive patient care in both clinical and surgical settings. Skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, assisting in surgical procedures, and delivering urgent care in fast-paced environments. Adept at patient education, treatment planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Eager to continue advancing in a challenging and rewarding medical practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Cape Cod Orthopaedics
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with orthopedic concerns, including history-taking, physical exams, and necessary diagnostic testing.
- Assist orthopedic surgeons during complex surgeries, including joint replacements, arthroscopies, and fracture repairs, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Provide postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, assessing potential complications, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate patients on recovery, pain management strategies, and rehabilitation protocols.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans), discussing results with patients and the orthopedic team.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assist in emergency situations, including fracture reductions, splinting, and wound care.
Physician Assistant
Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
- Plan, organize, perform, and supervise troop medical care at Levels I and II (unit and division level)
- Direct services, teach and train enlisted medics, perform as medical platoon leader or officer-in-charge in designated units
- Participate in the delivery of health care to all categories of eligible beneficiaries; prescribe courses of treatment and medication when required
- In the absence of a physician, the PA is the primary source of advice to determine the medical necessity, priority, and requirements for patient evacuation, and initial emergency care and stabilization
Physician Assistant
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Promoted preventive health measures through patient education on lifestyle modifications and medication adherence.
- Increased clinic efficiency by utilizing electronic health record systems proficiently for documentation and communication purposes.
- Advanced the quality of healthcare services provided at the clinic by participating in continuous professional development activities.
- Managed complex chronic conditions effectively through regular monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and symptom management strategies.
Medical Operations Officer
US Army
11.2015 - 02.2024
- Formulated long-term operational strategies by aligning departmental goals with organizational vision.
- Delegated responsibilities to maximize team strengths for improved project outcomes.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions.
- Implemented best practices for process standardization to ensure quality and consistency.
Education
MPAS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
San Antonio, TX01.2024
BS - Health Sciences
University of Nebraska Medical Center
San Antonio, TX12.2023
BS - Motor Development Therapy
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2019
Skills
- Military Experience
- Personal Training
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Patient care (3 years)
- Teaching
- Suturing
- Sonography
- Experience administering injections
- Radiograph Interpretation
- Wound care
- Physical examinations
- Chest tube placement
- Splinting
- Joint Injections
- Patient Education
Certification
- PA-C
- MA State License
- DEA License
- MA Controlled Substance License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Cape Cod Orthopaedics
02.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
02.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Operations Officer
US Army
11.2015 - 02.2024
- PA-C
- MA State License
- DEA License
- MA Controlled Substance License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
MPAS - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center
BS - Health Sciences
University of Nebraska Medical Center
BS - Motor Development Therapy
Bridgewater State University
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