Clinic Director (Officer In Charge) Resume Example Iron Horse 2Nd Brigade Soldier Centered Medical Home, Evans Army Community Hospital

CLINIC DIRECTOR (OFFICER IN CHARGE)

Professional Summary

Highly experienced Physician Assistant committed to excellence and providing exceptional patient care as an integral member of a team. Proven performer as an independent medical provider, and leader in clinical settings and in austere environments. Proficient in primary care, advance trauma life saving interventions, minor surgical procedures, wound care, suturing, pain management, orthopedic & sport injury assessment and rehabilitation management, comprehensive history and physical examinations, order and interpretation of laboratory and radiographic studies, community health, preventive medicine, and specialty referrals. Additional training in Tropical medicine, Traumatic Brain Injury assessment and management, Emergency Medicine, and dry needling. Retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish
Patient Education and Training
Primary Care
Trauma Care
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Lab/Radiographic Studies Interpretation
Comprehensive History and Physical Examinations
Personnel and Process Management
Preventive Medicine
Pain Management
Dry Needling
Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Clinic Director (Officer in Charge)
January 2015 to May 2016Iron Horse 2nd Brigade Soldier Centered Medical Home, Evans Army Community Hospital - Fort Carson, CO

Operations director of a Soldier Centered Medical home servicing a patient population of 4000 active duty Soldiers.
Supervised the administration of routine and acute primary care in a clinic setting.
Responsible for the daily operations, productivity and work schedules of eight Physician Assistants, two Medical Doctors, one Registered Nurse and enlisted staff.
Interpreted published hospital policies and provided guidance on established protocols.
Drafted practice policies and Standing Operating Procedures.
Attended meetings with military medical supervisors, and clinical nursing staff. Interpreted and enforced hospital executive guidance.
Oversaw the preparation of staff and clinical systems for one Joint Commission Survey.
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under the guidance of a physician.
Independently formulated full treatment and management regimens based on sound diagnosis.
Performed ambulatory medical and surgical procedures per granted privileges to include wound care debridement and suture placement/removal of minor lacerations, and use of liquid nitrogen for cryosurgical procedures.
Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, radiographic studies and the use of specialized medical equipment such as electrocardiograms, peak flow meters, slit lamp and tonometers to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding pharmaceutical indications, interactions, contradictions and effects, diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Collected and recorded detailed medical histories of present illness and all pertinent review of systems and physical exams; as well as routine physicals needed for admission to military schools, consideration for jobs or eligibility for continuation of military service.
Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.
Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Primary Care Provider (Battalion Surgeon)
April 2014 to May 201652nd Brigade Engineer Battalion - Fort Carson, CO

Battalion Surgeon and Special Staff Officer in a Brigade Engineer Battalion.
Primary Care Provider for 540 assigned Soldiers.
Provided on site direct, acute, routine, and emergency medical care to assigned panel in clinic setting as well as field environments.
Planned and executed training of non medical personnel in preparation for contingency operations in Western Africa during Ebola outbreaks, and one deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Directed medical proficiency training of 15 Medics and first-responder training of non medical Soldiers.
Maintained Unit Medical readiness, pre-deployment and redeployment processing, and sustained Combat Health Support during contingency, garrison, and training operations.
Drafted reports and gave oral briefings to keep unit commanders and staff officers aware of the health status and readiness of the unit.
Planned field medical health support as well as health and wellness maintenance events.
Organized and supervised biannual health prevention, and yearly vaccination drives.
Managed the accountability of over $2 million worth of medical and pharmaceutical supplies and equipment.
Functioned as Brigade Surgeon of an Infantry Brigade Combat team for 4 months; organized Combat Health Support for a training rotation at the National Training Center supporting 4300 Soldiers.
Validated inventories and designed customized health care delivery packages for different operations.
Drafted yearly evaluation reports for senior enlisted staff.

Primary Care Provider (Battalion Surgeon)
November 2013 to April 2014173rd Brigade Support Battalion - Vicenza, Italy

Physician Assistant in a Parachute Support Battalion.
Provided direct medical care to 480 Paratroopers.
Responsible for medical training of 50 Medics, Battalion Medical readiness, Pre-deployment and Redeployment processing, and sustained Combat health Support.
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under the guidance of a physician to include routine orthopedic and sports medicine injuries from parachute exercises.
Independently formulated full treatment and management regimens based on sound diagnosis.
Performed ambulatory medical and surgical procedures per granted privileges to include wound care debridement and suture placement/removal of minor lacerations, and use of liquid nitrogen for cryosurgical procedures.
Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, radiographic studies and the use of specialized medical equipment such as electrocardiograms, peak flow meters, slit lamp and tonometers to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding pharmaceutical indications, interactions, contradictions and effects, diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Collected and recorded detailed medical histories of present illness and all pertinent review of systems and physical exams; as well as routine physicals needed for admission to military schools, consideration for jobs or eligibility for continuation of military service.
Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer. Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Concurrently served as Senior Brigade Physician Assistant and deputy Brigade Surgeon for four months.
Provided mentorship to junior staff members and assisted in planning and management of medical assets within the Brigade.
Took part in the planning and pre-deployment processing of the Brigade for operations in Eastern Europe and Ukraine in support of NATO operations.

Field Hospital Operations Director (Commander)
May 2012 to November 2013C Company 173rd BSB - Vicenza, Italy

Commander of a Medical Company in a Parachute Infantry Brigade during combat operations in Afghanistan; and relocation of the unit from Germany to Italy.
Managed operations of a field hospital staffed with 79 medical personnel. Supporting over 7400 Soldiers, Coalition Forces, and civilian contractors across two provinces in Eastern Afghanistan.
Directed routine and emergency medical treatment, x-ray, med/surg ward, laboratory, dental, mental health, preventive medicine, medical logistics, medical equipment maintenance, and ground and air evacuation support within the unit's area of operations.
Provided technical oversight and medical assistance to 18 Field aid stations on forward Combat Outposts.
Directed tactical, operational, and strategic air evacuation using multi-service aircraft.
Monitored accountability and serviceability of over $12 million worth of medical equipment and vehicles without any losses due to mishandling or negligence.
Executed protection measures that ensured the safe return of all assigned personnel, and equipment.
Directed emergency care and evacuation of over 150 casualties in one day, after a ground attack destroyed most of the medical facilities.
Planned and executed the rebuilding of the medical treatment facilities to fully operational within eight days.
Designed an ambitious plan to project specialty medical care to remote bases and outposts.
Employed communication platforms to maintain continuous communications with higher echelons.
Planned and coordinated the relocation of the company and equipment from Germany to a new base in Italy.

Physician Assistant & Senior Medical Officer (Battalion Surgeon)
May 2011 to May 20122nd Battalion 503rd Infantry - Vicenza, Italy

Multi-discipline responsibilities, provided direct medical care to 800 Paratroopers, and medical support planning for training and exercise operations.
Directed medical training of 38 Medics, unit Medical readiness, Pre-deployment and sustained Combat Health Support.
Tasked as Senior Medical planner and U.S. medical provider for a multinational military exercise in Ukraine.
Evaluated Ukraine's military medical systems and facilities in L'viv Ukraine and coauthored the U.S. Army Europe reference manual for operations in Ukraine.
Established a Medical treatment facility during a multinational training exercise and supported over 1000 NATO paratroopers, during parachute, and field exercises.
Performed multiple minor surgical procedures, dislocation reductions, assessment and treatment of a wide range of illnesses and injuries in austere settings without medical resupply for extended periods.
Participated in multiple training operations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany.
Provided on site care while accompanying maneuver units during parachute and dismounted assault.
Treated notional and real injuries to include multiple orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.
Coordinated medical evacuations utilizing ground and rotary wing medevac platforms, as well as non conventional evacuation vehicles.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to military schools, consideration for jobs or eligibility for continuation of military service.
Graduated from the U.S. Army Medical Department Officer advance course, and was selected to command the Brigade's Medical Company during deployment to Afghanistan.

Physician Assistant & Medical Operations Officer
November 2009 to October 20101st Battalion 503rd Infantry - Nerkh, Afghanistan

Sole provider at a remote and isolated post of 350 U.S. and Afghan Soldiers for 11 months.
Directed emergency preparedness and preventive medicine measures.
Built partnership with mentored Afghan Infantry Company and trained five Afghan Soldiers into Medics.
Accompanied patrol elements during dismounted patrols and direct action operations.
Provided on-site trauma medical care during patrols and combat operations.
Coordinated air evacuation of combat casualties at prepared and hastily prepared helicopter landing sites during combat operations.
Built a treatment facility in the outpost and an aid tent for the supported Afghan Army company.
Established quality of life, and sanitation measures at the outpost.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a field aid station setting.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications, and minor surgical procedures.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.

Physician Assistant & Senior Medical Officer
May 2008 to May 2011173rd Brigade Support Battalion - Bamberg, Germany

Senior Medical officer, provided direct medical care to 800 Paratroopers.
Directed medical training of 50 Medics, unit Medical readiness, Pre-deployment and Redeployment processing, and sustained Combat Health Support.
Deployed to Afghanistan and served as sole primary care provider in the medical treatment facility at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Jalalabad Afghanistan.
Established a multi-unit Aid Station in Bamberg Germany.
Diagnosed and treated diseases and injuries in clinic setting.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to military schools, suitability for assignments or eligibility for continuation of military service.
Graduated from the U.S.Army Airborne School.
Participated in the planning and execution of two deployment training rotations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Vilseck, Germany.
Deployed to Afghanistan from May 2008 to August 2008.

Emergency Medical Technician (Combat Medic)
December 1994 to January 2006U.S. Army Enlisted Medical Corps - Multiple, U.S. and Europe

Combat Medic assigned to multiple operational units and one Medical Center throughout 11 years of Service as an enlisted Service member.
Served in every leadership position from team leader to Platoon Sergeant.

Education and Training

Master of Science : Physician Assistant Studies, 12/2007University of Nebraska Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United StatesAttended the U.S. Armed Services Physician Assistant producing program. This program is affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine which is the degree awarding institution. Attended clinical rotations at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia

Bachelor of Science : Physician Assistant Studies, 12/2006University of Nebraska Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston, TX, United StatesPhase one of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program. President of the student association. Editor and publisher of a monthly student body journal. Spearheaded student quality of life improvements and events.

Emergency Medicine , 2015Evans Army Community Hospital - Fort Carson, COTraining rotation on Emergency Medicine. Trained in approaches to assessment and management of common emergency room presentations. Additional introductory training on Ultrasound evaluation of acute trauma patients.

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) - Fellow

Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA) - Fellow

Licenses

NCCPA - PA-Certified

Colorado State Physician Assistant license - 2016

Drug Enforcement Administration license - 2016 (pending)

American Heart Association BLS/ACLS

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Iron Horse 2nd Brigade Soldier Centered Medical Home, Evans Army Community Hospital
52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion
173rd Brigade Support Battalion
C Company 173rd BSB
2nd Battalion 503rd Infantry
1st Battalion 503rd Infantry
U.S. Army Enlisted Medical Corps

School Attended

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Evans Army Community Hospital

Job Titles Held:

Clinic Director (Officer in Charge)
Primary Care Provider (Battalion Surgeon)
Field Hospital Operations Director (Commander)
Physician Assistant & Senior Medical Officer (Battalion Surgeon)
Physician Assistant & Medical Operations Officer
Physician Assistant & Senior Medical Officer
Emergency Medical Technician (Combat Medic)

Degrees

Master of Science : Physician Assistant Studies , 12/2007
Bachelor of Science : Physician Assistant Studies , 12/2006
Emergency Medicine , 2015

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