Physician Assistant

Bianca Ivelisse Guerrero

Objective

To acquire a position with opportunities to learn, develop, and solidify my knowledge of medicine and skills, while making meaningful contributions to patient care.

Credentials and Certifications

Physician Assistant – State of Florida, License # PA 9105148

Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant

BLS certified – American Heart Association, March 2022

Education

Master of Medical Science Degree, Physician Assistant – Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, FL (2009)

Bachelor of Science Degree, Cardiopulmonary Sciences – University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2003)

Associate of Science Degree, Respiratory Therapy -- Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL (1999)

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant, Orlando VAMC, Orlando, FL 8-2019 - present

Deliver patient care including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, write prescriptions, provide education and counseling to patients and their families in preventative care programs, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision making, and medical management of chronic diseases, including, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, acute and chronic pancreatitis, cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Physician Assistant, JAHVH, Tampa, FL 9/2018 – 8/2019

Deliver patient care including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, write prescriptions, provide education and counseling to patients and their families in preventative care programs, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision making, and medical management Veterans in CLC, inpatient Hospice and palliative care, GeriPACT, Post discharge, and outpatient Hospice/palliative care services.

Physician Assistant, Orlando VAMC, Orlando, FL 4/2015 – 9-2018

Deliver patient care including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, write prescriptions, provide education and counseling to patients and their families in preventative care programs, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision making, and medical management of chronic diseases, including, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, acute and chronic pancreatitis, cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis; managing patients undergoing radiation therapy for various malignancies, including, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and palliative care for those with advanced stage carcinoma.

Physician Assistant, Hepatology and Liver Transplant, FL Hospital Transplant Institute, Orlando, FL 8/2013 – 4/2015

• Support the clinical operation of the Transplant Institute with primary focus on inpatient and outpatient clinical services. Delivery of patient care conducted in collaboration with the transplant team including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health, write prescriptions, medical management of liver transplant including immunosuppression, and medical management of chronic liver diseases, including, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, autoimmune liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, alcohol related liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Under administrative guidance and physician supervision, provide comprehensive primary care services, acute care services, and extended care services in the area of medicine for individuals and their families.

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando, Orange City, FL 4/2012- 8/2013

Under administrative guidance and physician supervision, deliver patient care including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, write prescriptions, provide education and counseling to patients and their families in preventative care programs, carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities, and medical management of chronic diseases, including, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, acute and chronic pancreatitis.

Physician Assistant, Hepatology and Liver Transplant, FL Hospital Transplant Center, Orlando, FL 4/2010 – 4/2012

• Support the clinical operation of the Transplant Center with primary focus on inpatient clinical services. Delivery of patient care conducted in collaboration with the transplant team including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health, write prescriptions, medical management of chronic diseases, including, hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and immunosuppression. Under administrative guidance and physician supervision, provide comprehensive primary care services, acute care services, and extended care services in the area of medicine for individuals and their families.

Level IV Respiratory Therapist, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL 1/2000 – 4/2010

• Patient care responsibilities include, but not limited to, arterial cannulation, airway management, ventilator management, assist with percutaneous tracheostomy, IABP initiation and management. Administer aerosol therapy, CPT, incentive spirometry, critical care work in intensive care units with patients in multi-system organ failure and post operative surgical patients including cardiovascular, kidney and liver transplant recipients. In addition, MSICU-NCC Lead Respiratory Therapist from May 2005 to June 2007 responsible for unit staff assignments, participation in interdisciplinary rounds, and excellence performance of staff.

Adjunct Instructor, Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL 1/2003 – 5/2007

• Clinical assistant with the students; Assist with mechanical ventilator course and oral practicum; Life support course instructor.

Awards and Affiliations

Nova Southeastern University Dean’s list 2008 and Chancellor’s list 2007

Member of: AAPA FAPA

Languages and Computer Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with EMR

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