Physician Assistant Resume Example Anne Arundel Medical Center

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and systematic team player with strong dedication to patient care and well-being. Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.

Skills

Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Diagnosing Conditions
Point of Care Testing
Assessing Needs
Completing Examinations
Direct Patient Care
Postoperative evaluations
Differential diagnoses
Orthopedics
Interpreting radiology results

Electronic Medical Records
Managing prescription refills
Working with specialists
Interpreting laboratory results
Staff education and training
Preventive care
Prescribing medications
Performing procedures
Educating patients

Work History

Physician Assistant09/2014 to Current
Anne Arundel Medical Center – Annapolis, MD

Ordered, interpreted and reviewed radiographic and lab testing.
Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such as sports injuries, chronic pain and fractures on a regular basis.
Developed great rapport with patients, listening closely and empathizing with situation.
Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Established post operative and post fracture ambulatory goals for rehabilitation patients.
Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use.
Triaged patient calls and emails to best respond to questions concerning treatment, symptoms and medication management.

Physician Assistant10/2005 to 08/2014
Chesapeake Orthopaedics – Glen Burnie, MD

Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Assisted interventional radiologists and pain management to provide specialized care to patients and schedule appropriate treatments or services.
Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such as spine pathologies, chronic arthritis and neurologic conditions on regular basis.
Initiated transfer of patients to emergency department when care needs exceeded level of care available at a rehab facility.
Coordinated with other services including neurology and spine specialties.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Performed hospital rounds during day, evening and night shifts in support of 13-member staff of physicians.
Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.

Physician Assistant, Surgery01/2003 to 01/2005
Baltimore Washington Medical Center – Glen Burnie, MD

Administered surgical assisting medical, orthopaedic and vascular procedures, including suturing, wound care and debridement.
Assisted physicians in surgical and invasive bedside treatment procedures.
Examined patients for anesthesia department and pre surgical testing to insure patients were healthy candidates for surgical procedures.
Managed clinical staff and fomented positive work environment resulting in consistent outstanding remarks on patient satisfaction reports.
Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Followed prescribed care plans based on documented patient condition and presenting symptoms.

Education

Associate of Science: Physician AssistantD'Youville College- Buffalo, NY

Dean's List 6 semesters
Graduated summa cum laude

Associate of Arts: Art History And EnglishSUNY At Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, NY

Graduated cum laude
Dean's List 3 semesters

Affiliations

NCCPA member

BLS certified

Hobbies

Paint landscapes, coastal and pets in oil.

Play tennis especially with my children.

Camp with my family three to four times a year in our travel trailer.

Additional Information

Leader of Girl Scout Troop 946 since 2016

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Anne Arundel Medical Center
Chesapeake Orthopaedics
Baltimore Washington Medical Center

School Attended

D'Youville College
SUNY At Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, NY

Job Titles Held:

Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant, Surgery

Degrees

Associate of Science : Physician Assistant
Associate of Arts : Art History And English

Physician Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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