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Kristin Golden

Long Beach

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated certified physician assistant with a strong focus on patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues through effective communication, teamwork, and overall compassionate care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Ocean Dermatology
Los Alamitos, CA
07.2023 - 12.2025
  • 30 patients per day
  • Evaluating and treating a wide array of acute and chronic dermatologic conditions.
  • Performing full skin examinations and determining appropriate skin care treatments.
  • Discussion and provide handouts regarding patient education for better understanding and retention of information discussed in clinic.
  • Procedures: cryotherapy, shave and punch biopsies, electrodessication and curettage, photodynamic therapy, intralesional injections, suturing, incision and drainage of cysts.
  • Ordering and Interpreting: patch tests, pathology reports, laboratory tests, imaging.
  • Prescribing: topical and oral medications, including isotretinoin and biologic medications.

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Valley View Wellness Medical Center
Garden Grove, CA
07.2022 - 07.2023

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University
Long Beach, CA
05-2018

Skills

    Dermatologic medicine (see detailed list under clinical experience)

    General medicine

  • Determining appropriate tests, diagnoses, treatment for patients
  • Administering and monitor prescription medications
  • Interpreting laboratory and imaging reports
  • Pelvic exams/pap smears
  • Reading and interpreting ECGs
  • Preliminary reading of X-rays
  • Examination of eyes using fluorescein stain
  • Closed reduction of dislocated joints
  • Wound care and dressing changes

Timeline

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Ocean Dermatology
07.2023 - 12.2025

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Valley View Wellness Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Western University of Health Sciences
Kristin Golden