Physician Assistant Resume Example Healthy Kids Clinic/ Cumberland Family Medical

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Well-qualified healthcare professional with 10 + years of experience caring for Urgent, Emergent and Family medicine patients in fast-paced healthcare settings. Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical abilities with demonstrated understanding of medical conditions, procedures and compliance requirements.

Skills

Working with specialists
Electronic Medical Records
Point of care testing
Performing procedures
Preventive care

Laceration Repair
Incisions and drainage
NRCME/DOT
Wound Care

Work History

Physician Assistant08/2015 to Current
Healthy Kids Clinic/ Cumberland Family Medical – Russell Springs, KY

Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Performed wellness examinations, such as but not limited to school entry physical examinations and immunizations, sports physical examinations and annual wellness visits.
Provided School based Health Care to different school districts, providing acute and wellness care to both Staff and students.
Transitioned facility to use telemedicine to serve rural, low income patients in remote locations.

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant04/2011 to Current
Team Health Physician Group – Corbin, KY

Practiced Emergency medicine in Regional facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for acutely ill patients.
Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Emergency medicine.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Administered IVs and other basic treatments.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
Referred patients to community resources.
Preformed laceration repairs, suture removal, incision and drainage, wound care.

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care01/2015 to 12/2018
Quickcare At Medpark West – Somerste, KY

Initiated transfer of patients to emergency department when care needs exceeded level of care available at Urgent Care facility.
Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Maintained work areas in patient rooms in clean, neat and appropriately sterilized condition to meet any demand.
Developed great rapport with patients, listening closely and empathizing with situation.
Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information
Readily assessed, diagnosed and treated male and female patients in Urgent Care clinical setting.
Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.

Paramedic04/2004 to 10/2010
Clinton County EMS – Albany, KY

Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.

Education

Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies05/2010University of Kentucky- Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science: Emergency Medical Care05/2006Eastern Kentucky University- Richmond, KY

Certifications

Certified Physician Assistant- NCCPA

Licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee:

*KBML- PA1582

*TN Dept of Health-PA 3881

ACLS

PALS

CPR/First Aide

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Healthy Kids Clinic/ Cumberland Family Medical
Team Health Physician Group
Quickcare At Medpark West
Clinton County EMS

School Attended

University of Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University

Job Titles Held:

Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Paramedic

Degrees

Master of Science : Physician Assistant Studies 05/2010
Bachelor of Science : Emergency Medical Care 05/2006

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