Amber Buzzi, MSPAS, PA-C
Co-Owner at Get Up And Go Kayaking
Physician Assistant | Healthcare Advocate | Clear Kayak Tour Company Owner/Operator
I'm a physician assistant looking to improve health outcomes and healthcare system while serving my community through public health education and outreach volunteerism.
Get Up And Go Kayaking
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Co-Owner
Providing 100% clear kayak eco-tours of Shell Key Preserve in Tierra Verde, Florida (St. Pete Area)
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
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nccPA Health Foundation
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Board Of Directors
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Central Florida Primary Care
Physician Assistant
•	Manages care for 20+ patients (in English and Spanish) daily in outpatient practice
•	Provides thorough dietary and lifestyle modification counseling for treatment of chronic disease while managing cutting-edge pharmaceutical interventions 
•	Developed comprehensive training programs for medical assistants including EMR utilization, proper patient documentation, and general medical document proficiency.
•	Trains medical assistants in phlebotomy, vital signs, wound care, 12-lead EKG, and other medical skills
•	Developed new HEDIS compliance and CPT office tracking methods for office utilization
•	Created patient education and local resources handouts in English, Spanish, and Creole
Orlando, Florida
Internal Medicine
Physician Assistant
• Manages care for 10+ patients (in English and Spanish) daily in outpatient practice
• Provides thorough dietary and lifestyle modification counseling for treatment of chronic disease while managing cutting-edge pharmaceutical interventions
Cardiovascular Interventions
Physician Assistant
•	Managed care for 15+ cardiac patients daily in outpatient practice, Florida Hospital, and nursing home settings. 
•	Provided on-call cardiac care for multiple physicians as well as multiple Orlando area hospitals. 
•	Led team of 3 scribes and 5 medical assistants, including training, coaching, and performance management. 
•	Provided thorough dietary and lifestyle modification counseling for treatment of chronic disease while managing cutting-edge pharmaceutical and surgical interventions 
•	Developed comprehensive training programs for a team of 6 medical assistants and 3 scribes, including EMR utilization, proper patient documentation, general medical document proficiency, and office policies and procedures.
•	Trained medical assistants in phlebotomy, vital signs, wound care, 12-lead EKG, and heart rhythm monitoring.
Orlando, Florida Area
Central Florida Health Alliance
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Patient Care Technician
•	Assisted nurses, PAs and doctors with procedures including phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG and heart rhythm monitoring, wound care and splinting, catheterization, and maintenance of lab work specimen.
•	Managed ER triage, identified high-risk patients, performed initial assessment, obtained vital signs, and began patient care.
•	Collaborated with ER staff to perform emergency procedures including IV, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
•	Provided patient comfort measures, assisted with positioning patients, and documented patient care.
Leesburg
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American Ambulance Service
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EMT-B
•	Performed duties of ER technician within Memorial Pembroke Health Urgent Care.
•	Provided emergency medical transport to critical or emergent patients.
•	Assisted paramedics, nurses, and doctors with advanced life support interventions including IV preparation, performing 12-lead EKGs, assembly of equipment, and assisting basic procedures.
•	Provided triage and treatments including treatment of wounds, breathing interventions, and CPR.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Rural Health Network of Monroe County Florida, Inc.
Assistant to Health Services Director
•	Managed front desk of two dental clinics and one medical/primary care clinic.
•	Maintained patient schedule and translated for patients and dental/medical staff.
•	Assisted in the organization of a new clinic (software integration, development of policies & procedures, etc.).
•	Maintained contact with partner organizations to ensure patient care for the underserved.
Key West
University of Florida
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Arts in Medicine - Program Assistant
•	Planned, organized, and recruited volunteers for health outreach projects within rural Florida and Africa. 
•	Assisted in development of health education material for outreach projects.
•	Managed grant applications and expenses, filed IRB research paperwork, compiled research project data. 
•	Managed, organized, and recruited students for arts in health education degrees, courses, and seminars. 
•	Created and managed website content and promoted programs and activities of the Center on social media.
Gainesville, Florida Area
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Physician Assistant
Master's degree
Keiser University
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Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Florida
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Arts in Health Student Organization (President)
Alpha Phi Omega (Service Vice President)
Humanitarian Interaction on Campus (Webmaster)
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nccPA Health Foundation
Board of Directors
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
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Philanthropy Committee Member 2019 
2017 Student Scholarship Recipient 
2018 Leadership Academy
Previous SAC Philanthropic Events Coordinator
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member
PA Foundation 2017 Mental Health IMPACT Grant Recipient
Keiser University Physician Assistant Student Association
Outreach Chair
2019 Humanitarian PA of the Year
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
2017 Mental Health IMPACT Grant
PA Foundation
2017 Student Scholarship
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Health
Shepherd's Hope
Physician Assistant Certified
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor
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National Council for Behavioral Health
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Iliana Tzikas, PA-C
Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant
Delray Beach, FL
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Alex Childs
Physician Assistant at Grantsville Clinic
Grantsville, UT
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Billy whitlock, PA-C
Physician Assistant at NEUROSURGERY ANSWER, LLC
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Francisco Espinoza
Physician Assistant at MD Now Urgent Care
West Palm Beach, FL
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Sankara Joseph PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant, passionate about helping patients and delivering optimal and high-quality health care and treatment within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
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Jillian Armele, MMS, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Dakota Jones PA-C
Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant  at Tenet Healthcare
Delray Beach, FL
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Kathleen Simervil, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Delray Beach, FL
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Alyssa Hernandez Peña
Physician Assistant at Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery
Greater Orlando
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Shelly Rodriguez, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Grant, FL
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Diana Persaud
Registered Nurse (RN)
Boynton Beach, FL
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Alia Ismail
Physician Assistant Student at Keiser University
Springfield, VA
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Joseph Karram
Physician Assistant
West Palm Beach, FL
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Jared Sherman
Physician Assistant
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
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Johane Brutus
ASHSA, BAHSA
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Lisa Ronning, MS, MPAS, RD, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian
United States
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Tiffany Lucas
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Kim Smith
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tallahassee, FL
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Teresita Rand, IFMCP, PA-C
Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practioner
Las Vegas Metropolitan Area
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Patient safety in primary care
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Chiropractic and Medical jobs
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