Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing 20+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting individuals with a variety of health care needs, including cardiology, family practice and urgent care patients.
Skills
Diagnosing Conditions
Assessing Needs
Patient Management
Completing Examinations
Staff education and training
Electronic Medical Records
Diagnostic codes
Working with specialists
Differential diagnoses
Direct Patient Care
Evidence-based medicine
Educating patients
Interpreting images
Interpreting laboratory results
Patient Assessments
Preventive care
Work History
01/2011 to Current
Physician AssistantCano Health – Tampa, FL,
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and cardiology services.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 25-30 consultations weekly.
Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
07/2007 to 01/2011
Physician AssistantCano Health – Jupiter, FL,
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and cardiology services.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 25-30 consultations weekly.
Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
08/2000 to 07/2007
Physician AssistantCano Health – North Las Vegas, NV,
Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and urgent care/family practice services.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 60 consultations weekly.
Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Administered preventive screenings to patients, including well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and family practice services.
Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in family practice/urgent care medicine.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
11/1994 to 08/1998
Critical Care ParamedicAllegiance Mobile Health – Sinton, TX,
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
Assisted medical personnel upon delivering patients.
Worked with other EMTs and paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
Provided pre-hospital trauma life support to keep patients alive and stabilized for hospital care.
Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Education
Expected in 08/2000
Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant King's College - Wilkes-Barre, PA, GPA:
Expected in 05/1994
Associate of Science: Emergency Health Sciences - Paramedic College Of Health Sciences - Roanoke, VA, GPA:
Expected in 05/1992
Bachelor of Science: Mathematics And Economics Hampden-Sydney College - Hampden Sydney, VA GPA:
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