Well-qualified healthcare professional with over 23 years of experience caring for patients in fast-paced healthcare settings. Detailed and organized with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Advanced documentation abilities with demonstrated understanding of medical conditions, procedures and compliance requirements.
Skills
Orthopedic specialty-Hand and Upper Extremity
Office consultations
Physician/Surgeon support
EMR / EHR
Interpreting physician orders
Patient Management
Work History
Orthopedic Physician Assistant-Scribe, 03/2008 to 06/2021 Healthcare Partners – Lake Mary, FL,
Increased surgeon efficiency and productivity by anticipating provider's needs.
Completed pre-operative and post-operative exams
Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Ordered, interpreted and reviewed radiographic imaging and laboratory/pathology testing.
Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and follow-up and appropriate referral services.
Updated patient records with results, diagnoses and treatment plans for review by supervising physician.
Teamed with physicians, surgical residents, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases, including traumatic injuries and care of Division 1 collegiate athletes.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant, 09/2001 to 11/2005 Samaritan Health Services – City, STATE,
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
Carried out therapeutic interventions such as laceration repairs and splinting/casting to address acute issues.
Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Initiated transfer of patients to emergency department when care needs exceeded level of care available at Urgent Care facility.
Women's Health Physician Assistant, 09/1999 to 06/2000 Western Oregon University – City, STATE,
Readily assessed, diagnosed and treated female patients in university health clinical setting.
Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Medical Science, Expected in 05/1998 Alderson-Broaddus College - Philippi, WV, GPA:
Graduated cum laude
Member of Hu C. Myers Health Society 1994-1998
Bachelor of Science: Natural Science, Expected in 06/1992 Concordia University, St. Paul - Saint Paul, MN GPA:
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