Alexander J. Velarde, PA-C

Alexander J. Velarde, PA-C
NPI number: 1346886538
License #: PA57799
alex@scoa1.com
Education
2017 – 2019	Master of Science: Physician Assistant, December 2019
	Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA
2012 – 2016	Bachelor of Science, Major: Kinesiology, 2016
	California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
Clinical Clerkships	• Orthopedic Surgery: Trauma – Inst. Of Clinical Orthopedic, Palm Springs, CA – Dr. Todd Swenning
	• Participated in the operating room as first assist during emergent surgical consults and operative fracture stabilizations. Engaged in various clinical settings including sports medicine, trauma, and total joint replacements.
	• Performed closure of surgical wounds via suturing or staples in the operating room. Performed post-operative wound care, fracture stabilization techniques, removal of pins and hardware. Assisted with vacuum-assisted closure of a wounds, placement of various plaster casts, and amputation of gangrenous limbs.
	General Surgery – Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood, CA – Dr. Frits Baumgartner
	• Assisted in pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative management of patients with gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast disorders. Assumed the role of first assistant during various vascular and gastrointestinal surgeries.
	• Performed closure via suturing or stapling, surgical knot tying, surgical scrub techniques, wound care, dressing changes, placement and removal of surgical drains.
	Pain Management – Restore Orthopedics, Orange, CA – Dr. Eric Chang
	• Assessed and managed patients suffering from chronic pain with conservative treatments and modalities
	• Performed trigger point injections, fluoroscopic injections, joint injection, dressing changes, intravenous access insertions, and placement of sutures. Assisted with lumbar punctures, platelet-rich plasma injections, intercostal nerve blocks, facet nerve injections, and radio-frequency ablations.
	Emergency Medicine – California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – Dr. David Solomon
	• Evaluated and managed patients in a diverse and emergent care setting. Performed laceration repairs with dermabond, staples, and sutures.
	• Performed fracture stabilization techniques, intravenous access insertions, aspiration of cysts, abscess I&D, EKG interpretations, imaging interpretations, NG tube placements, fluorescein eye exams, and pelvic exams. Assisted with thoracentesis and chest tube insertion.
Healthcare Work Experiences
2020 – Present	Western Orthopaedic Surgical Associates
	Physician Assistant
2016 – 2017	Cal-Med Ambulance - Whittier, CA
	EMT – Critical Care transports
2015 – 2016	Lynch Ambulance - Anaheim, CA
	EMT – Inter-facility transports
2015 – 2016	COPE Health Scholar Program - California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
	Department Coordinator – Intensive Care Unit
Certifications & Licenses
	Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
	Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
	Basic Life Support
	DEA License
Volunteer Experience
2015 – 2016	COPE health scholar, California Hospital Medical Center. Volunteer in telemetry, ICU, CCU, same day surgery, and cardiac cath lab
2007 – Present	Parents of Murdered Children Volunteer (POMC), annual candlelight vigil and winter fundraiser
Awards
Dean’s List
2017 – 2019	Southern California University of Health Sciences
2013 – 2016	California State University Fullerton
Magna Cum Laude
2019	Southern California University of Health Sciences
Professional Memberships
2019 – Present	American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
2019 – Present	California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
2015 – Present	Kappa Omicron Nu Honor’s Society, California State University Fullerton
2014 – 2016	Latino Medial Student Association (LMSA), California State University Fullerton