This month, we are proud to recognize our New Beginnings Team member, Ingrid DeFreitas RPA-C, Director of OB/GYN Physician Assistant Education at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Ingrid joined the staff at the hospital in February 2024. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John’s University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science and Certificate for Physicians Assistant Studies.
Ingrid feels that working at Flushing Hospital has been an ultimate rewarding experience. She has never felt so engaged with the community as she does now. The energy in Flushing Hospital is palpable with the nurses, attendings, and all staff are always ready. The staff is exemplary. Flushing Hospital allows Ingrid autonomy in providing efficient quality care to her own panel of OB/GYN patients. As a native speaker of Spanish, she has been able to establish a closer connection to our patients. Screening the community for housing, utility difficulties, food insecurities, transportation needs, and financial strains definitely allows her to provide a collaborated approach to overall improve the quality of life for our patients. She is grateful to work for a hospital that embraces her culture and background.
Ingrid was initially afraid to start in a new facility, but she was fortunate to be given an opportunity to build something better. She is able to mentor incoming new OB/GYN PAs and teach them safe effective ways in handling a strenuous labor and delivery. Throughout her life she was always told to remember be humble, respectful and compassionate, it goes a long way. Ingrid truly feels with commitment, hard work and dedication, success is obtainable. She disciplined herself through education to become a master of her craft and will continue her best to lead by example and uphold all values she learned throughout her career to strengthen others.
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