06/2011 to 09/2014 Physician Assistant-Certified, Emergency Medicine Hackensack University Medical Center | City, STATE,
Ability to independently assess, examine, order diagnostic testing,
evaluate and provide treatment for patients who come into the emergency
department. Writing admission orders as requested by the accepting or
admitting physician
per hospital and department policy. Performing diagnostic/therapeutic
procedures, subject to state regulation and PA training/experience, such
as, but not limited to: Abscess incision and drainage, Administration
of medications and injections. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, including
all procedures Advanced Pediatric Life Support including all procedures,
including all procedures, Anoscopy, Cast and Splint application,
Dislocation reduction management, Debridement of burns, abrasions, and
abscesses. Epistaxis management, Fracture Reduction, Foreign body
removal: ears, nose, rectum, soft tissue, throat, vaginal Immobilization
techniques, Laceration repair - simple intermediate, Nail
trephination/removal, Nasogastric/Orogastric tube placement, lavage and
management. Obstetrical patient evaluation, Ordering and initial
interpretations of radiological studies, Regional block, Slit lamp
diagnostic, and rust ring removal, Tonometery, ocular, Urethral catheter
placement, and management Emergency ultrasonography. Venous access,
wound care, and other interventions or procedures as directed by the
supervising physician.Provide the highest level of care to all
patients.Referring patients to appropriate specialists, health
facilities,
agencies and resources. Also referring and conversing with appropriate
consultants in regard to patient management. Performing such other
tasks, not prohibited by law, in which the physician assistant has been
trained and is proficient to perform.