Physician Assistant with 20+ years experience with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Able to complete physical examinations, interpret results, and diagnose acute and chronic conditions. Able to keep composure during stressful situations. Detail-oriented and systematic team player with a strong dedication to patient care and well-being. Seeking a challenging role in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery.
Skills
Assessing pathophysiology
Evaluating culture results
Completing examinations
Step-down observation
Point of care testing
Working with specialists
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Direct patient care
Postoperative evaluations
Cardiothoracic surgery
Charting and clinical documentation
Evidence-based medicine
Laceration repair
Educating patients
Interpreting radiology results
Differential diagnoses
Interpreting images
Patient management
Hematoma drainage
Triage
Prescribing medications
Incisions and drainage
Interpreting laboratory results
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance and control
Preventive care
Diagnosing conditions
Staff education and training
Surgery
Performing procedures
EMR / EHR
Electronic medical records
Patient assessments
Endoscopic vessel harvesting
Work History
Physician Assistant- CV ICU Critical Care, 03/2020 - Current Advent Health Physician Group – City, STATE,
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Physician Assistant- Locum Tenens CT Surgery, 01/2016 - Current Surgical Precision Staffing – City, STATE,
Managed and updated individualized plans of care to restore and maintain patient health
Triaged patient calls and questions
Rapidly Analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations
Helped to implement quality assurance and compliance with hospital standard of care
Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain
Assessed and managed follow-up plans
Performed minor diagnostic tasks and ordered labs
Updated patient records with results, diagnoses and treatment plans
Utilized various medical instruments to monitor and control patients' condition
Performed incisions and drainage
Initiated transfer of patient care to emergency department as needed
Met clinical and organizational needs in a reliable and flexible manner
Obtained patient histories and completed physical examinations
Conducted advanced procedures such as intubations and central line insertions
Obtained and analyzed laboratory results
Ordered, interpreted and reviewed bedside testing
Updated clinical knowledge and skills with consultation, formal and informal education and literature review
Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with the supervising attending physician
Performed rapid, focused exams in triage
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs while performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures throughout clinical rounds
Followed prescribed care based on documented patient condition
Physician Assistant CT Surgery, 01/1997 - 03/2020 The Physicians Network – City, STATE,
Assessed and managed follow-up plans
Performed rapid, focused exams in triage
Performed incisions and drainage
Ensured diagnostic procedures occurred in a timely manner
Updated clinical knowledge and skills with consultation, formal and informal education and literature review
Established ambulatory goals for rehabilitation patients
Followed prescribed care based on documented patient condition
Used resources efficiently and practiced medicine in a cost-effective manner
Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with the supervising attending physician
Updated patient records with results, diagnoses and treatment plans
Performed minor diagnostic tasks and ordered labs
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers
Triaged patient calls and questions
Obtained and analyzed laboratory results
Utilized various medical instruments to monitor and control patients' condition
Education
Bachelor Of Science, Cum Laude: Biology , Expected in 05/1994 - University of Nebraska At Omaha - Omaha, NE GPA:
Master Of Science: Master Of Physician Assistant Education , Expected in 12/1997 - University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE GPA:
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2018 to present
BLS
Affiliations
National Commission for the Certification if Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Academy of Physician Assistants in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
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