Ralica Ninova PA-C

Experience

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  FlashNews

  Aug 2008 - May 2011

  Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Copy Editor, Reporter

  Organized the editorial tasks, selected and distributed stories among reportersLed, managed and advised the team of reporters with their workUpdated web content and directed PR and social media aspects

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  BGNES News Agency

  May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Intern

  Reported on a variety of events in written and video formatsAttended press conferences and interviewed officials at all levels

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  BULGARIAN NATIONAL TELEVISION

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Researched, reported and finalized news reportsAssisted newsroom staff with research, transcribing and editing of news materials

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  American University in Bulgaria

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Teaching Assistant to Professor of Political Science

  Researched and prepared class materialsDiscussed course topics and direction

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  ServiceNet

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Mental Health Recovery Counselor

  Provided direct care to patients with chronic mental health conditions according to the goals and objectives in their treatment planEmployed motivational interviewing techniques and coached patients to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skillsCommunicated with providers while supporting patients’ health managementAdministered medications and wrote daily progress notes

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  Baylor College of Medicine

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2016

  Physician Assistant Student

  Completed over 2400 hours of clinical training in eleven different areas of medicine. Community/Family Medicine – 8 weeksBay Area Primary Care – Webster, TX; Dr. Sadaf Anwar- Obtained detailed history and physicals, completed patient work-ups, developed and implemented treatment plans, recommended preventative screenings, engaged patients in health behavioral counseling, and documented progress notes in the EHR- Functioned at a highly autonomous level with minimal supervision Internal Medicine Outpatient – 4 weeksMedical Associates of Houston; Dr. Winston Watkins- Contributed to the long-term management of patients with a variety of chronic conditions- Heavy emphasis on diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disordersInternal Medicine Inpatient – 8 weeksMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Dr. Rehman Sheikh, Dr. Sabina Lee, Dr. George Shelton- Trained with a multidisciplinary team caring for patients admitted to the inpatient medicine floorPediatrics Outpatient – 4 weeksScott & White Clinic – Killeen, TX; Dr. Robert Organ, Dr. Sarah Nickerson- Examined and evaluated children aged two weeks to 18 years- Well child examinations, growth and development evaluations, and devised treatment plansPediatrics Inpatient – 4 weeksTexas Children’s Hospital and Ben Taub General Hospital; Dr. Stephanie Deal, Dr. Kristen Hendrix- Newborn nursery at BTGH- Pediatric endocrinology team at TCHPsychiatry – 4 weeksMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Dr. Javaidia YazdaniObstetrics and Gynecology – 4 weeksBCM Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Dr. Jocelyn GreeleyGeriatrics – 4 weeksMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Dr. Angela Catic, Lurie McAdow, PA-CEmergency Medicine – 4 weeksBen Taub General Hospital; Dr. Tyson PillowSurgery – 4 weeksHouston Methodist Hospital; Dr. Vadim Sherman, Dr. Eric Peden, Uy Ngo, PA-CPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation – 4 weeksBaylor Clinic; Dr. Paul Paily Show less

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  Coastal Health and Wellness

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Physician Assistant

  ● Function autonomously as a physician assistant to the full capacity of the PA license with an independent patient panel● Review medical histories, perform physical exams, order diagnostic testing, diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, carry out treatment plans, complete patient charts, and bill for encounters● Manage complex acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages● Act as a primary care provider, manage referrals, and act as the patient's medical home● Manage complicated patients without access to specialty care● Work with uninsured and underserved patients, overcoming barriers to care and financial constraints● Practice evidence-based medicine based on latest society guidelines● Comfortable in fast-paced environment, seeing 15-20 patients per day Show less

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  Tenet Healthcare

  Jan 2018 - now

  Physician Assistant

  Medfirst at Westover Hills