Compassionate, professional Physician Assistant with over 25 years in Rural clinical setting seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals.
Skills
Prescribing medication
Performing physicals
Diabetic ulcer care
Solo provider in a rule health clinic
Patient diagnosing
Continuity of care record
Geriatric medicine
Preoperative evaluations
Wound care
Family medicine
Interpreting pathology results
Primary care experience
Fingernail and toenail removal
Suturing
Pediatrics
Education and Training
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, NDExpected in 01/1995 – –Physician Assistant Certification:Physician Assistant Certification - GPA:
Completed coursework in Physician assistant program, Human anatomy and physiology and Diagnostic and treatment plans.
Casper CollegeCasper, WYExpected in 05/1989 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Baptist Health - Physician Assistant Malvern, AR, 09/2012 - Current
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
Facilitated chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C interferon therapy.
Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
Performed physicals and drug screenings as part of pre-employment process.
Baptist Health - Physician Assistant Van Buren, AR, 05/2008 - 09/2012
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Baptist Health - Physician Assistant Cabot, AR, Sept - 02/2004
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Baptist Health - Physician Assistant North Little Roci, AR, 02/2002 - 09/2004
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
Visited urgent care clinics to confirm proper care of domestic violence victims.
Baptist Health - Physician Assistant Bryant, AR, 09/2002 - 10/2002
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Baptist Health Care - Physician Assistant Gulf Breeze, FL, 02/1999 - 09/2003
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
Facilitated chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C interferon therapy.
Baptist Health Care - Physician Assistant Navarre, FL, 01/1995 - 09/1999
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
Facilitated chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C interferon therapy.
Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
Performed physicals and drug screenings as part of pre-employment process.
Visited urgent care clinics to confirm proper care of domestic violence victims.
Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
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