Alina Tselniker, PA
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2/2010-Present
Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Century Medical & Dental Center, Brooklyn, NY
-Diagnose and treat adult and pediatric patients
-Perform procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, removal of foreign body from ears/nose, control of nasal hemorrhage, cerumen disimpaction - 7/2007-Present
Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
-Diagnose and treat adult and pediatric patients at Otolaryngology clinic
-2nd assist in major and minor head and neck surgery
-Perform pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and management
-Perform Procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, FNA, removal of foreign body from ears/nose,
incision and drainage of abscess, control of nasal hemorrhage, cerumen disimpaction - 7/2005-7/2007
Surgical Physician Assistant, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
-Performed pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and management
-Knowledge and clinical competency in the role of 2nd surgical assistant
-Experience in procedures: I&D, Foley cath, IV lines, Arterial punc, Venipuncture, NGT - 9/1999-7/2005
Otolaryngology Physician Assistant, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
-Pre-operative and post-operative care on surgical and medical floors
-Diagnosed and treated pediatric and adult patients in Otolaryngology clinic
-1st and 2nd assist in major and minor head and neck surgery
-Experience in procedures: Flexible Laryngoscopy, I & D of abscess, FNA, cerumen disimpaction, removal of FB, etc - 9/1999-3/2000 North Queens Medical/Rehabilitation Center, Queens, NY
-Diagnosed and treated patients after motor vehicle, job related and other accidents
-Referred patients for appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation
-Treated patients with general medical problems
EDUCATION
- 9/1995-8/1999 Long Island University/Brooklyn Hospital – The Physician Assistant Program, Degree: Bachelor of Science on Physician Assistant Studies
AWARDS RECEIVED
- Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America/Time Warner Academic Award 1997-1999
- Local 144 Union Scholarship 1995-1999
- Long Island University Academic Award 1995-1999
PA CERTIFICATION
- NCCPA Certified, Special Recognition in Surgery