Emilie Serna

New graduate Physician Assistant candidate with interventional radiology exposure and clinical training in general surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pain management.

Experience first assisting with vascular port placement and removal, nephrostomy tube exchanges, gastrostomy tube exchanges, ultrasound-guided paracentesis, and thyroid biopsies. Skilled in sterile technique, suturing, procedural workflow, consent support, and post-procedure education.

Interventional Radiology - UCSD Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology - San Diego, CA

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• First assist for vascular port placement and removal, nephrostomy tube exchanges, gastrostomy tube exchanges, ultrasound guided paracentesis, and thyroid biopsies
• Provided patient education for consent, expectations, post-procedure care, and follow-up instructions
• Collaborate with supervising physician, nurses, and imaging technicians to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction

General Surgery - Veterans Affairs Medical Center Department of General Surgery - San Diego, CA

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• Participated in surgical care, perioperative evaluation, sterile technique, and post-operative management

Emergency Medicine - El Centro Regional Medical Center - El Centro, CA

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• Managed high-acuity presentations and performed procedural care including laceration repair, incision and drainage, and burn/wound care

Family Medicine and Urgent Care - TrueCare and QuickCare - San Marcos, CA

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• Completed new patient assessments, thorough physical exams, and management of acute and chronic conditions

Pain Management - UCSD Department of Pain Management - San Diego, CA

(2026-10 - 2026-10)

• Evaluated chronic pain conditions and performed Botox injections for migraines and trigger point injections

Internal Medicine - UCSD Division of Hospital Medicine - San Diego, CA

Medical Scribe and Medical Assistant - Coastal Pain and Spinal Diagnostics - Carlsbad, CA

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Obtained histories, documented medical encounters, reviewed CURES and urine drug screen results

Palomar Health Pathmaker (Clinical Care Extender and Spanish Medical Interpreter) - Palomar Medical Center - Escondido, CA

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

• Assisted with activities of daily living, vital signs, and Spanish interpretation across wound care, emergency, surgical acute, medical-surgical, and telemetry departments.

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Education - University of California of San Diego (2026-10)

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - California State University San Marcos (2022-05)