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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.
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Work History
Physician Assistant08/2015 to Current
Baptist Health – Conway , AR
Baptist Health – Conway , AR
- 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
Comphealth – Oklahoma City , OK
Comphealth – Oklahoma City , OK
- 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
Ambulnz – Sherman Oaks , CA
Ambulnz – Sherman Oaks , CA
- 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
Mille Lacs Health System – Onamia , MN
Mille Lacs Health System – Onamia , MN
- 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-
City
Bachelor of Science: Emergency Medical Care05/2006Eastern Kentucky University-
City,
State
Certifications
Certified Physician Assistant- NCCPA
Licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee:
*KBML- PA1582
*TN Dept of Health-PA 3881
ACLS
PALS
CPR/First Aide
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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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