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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Summary

Skilled medical professional bringing solid background in Family Practice and Womens Health settings serving needs of patients with exceptional healthcare knowledge and support. Well-versed in assessing patients and determining diagnoses based on physical evaluations and laboratory testing. Work well independently to handle any patient need.

Skills
  • Interpreting pathology results
  • Telemetry
  • Managing charts
  • Debridement
  • Fungal diseases
  • Implementing treatment plans
  • Wound care
  • Burn care
  • Suturing
  • Bacterial diseases
  • Pediatrics
  • Prescribing medication
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Fingernail and toenail removal
  • Primary care experience
  • Emergency medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Ordering tests
  • Documenting vitals
  • Procedural codes
  • Preoperative evaluations
  • Continuity of care record
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Fine needle aspirations
  • Performing physicals
  • EClinicalWorks
  • Communicating through a translator
  • EClinicalWorks
  • Assessing patient presentation
  • Assessing needs
  • Patient diagnosing
  • Practice Partner Medical Billing
  • Surgical line and tube management
Experience
Company Name | City, StatePhysician Assistant10/2019 - 09/2021
  • Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
  • Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
  • Assessed notes by nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered and patient responses.
  • Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
  • Provided preventive screenings and care to patients, including well-woman exams (WWE).
  • Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Performed laceration repair, including suturing, stapling, gluing and use of butterfly bandages.
  • Ordered and evaluated diagnostic studies.
  • Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
  • Performed physicals and drug screenings as part of pre-employment process.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
  • Added and corrected information in patient electronic health records.
  • Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
  • Facilitated chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C interferon therapy.
  • Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
  • Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
Company Name | City, StateCertified Physician Assistant03/1996 - 09/2019
  • Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
  • Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
  • Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
  • Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
  • Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Performed laceration repair, including suturing, stapling, gluing and use of butterfly bandages.
  • Completed minor diagnostic tests and collected samples for laboratory tests.
  • Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
  • Provided preventive screenings and care to patients, including well-woman exams (WWE).
  • Liaised between physicians and patients about needs, physician performance, changes and medication orders.
  • Performed physicals and drug screenings as part of pre-employment process.
  • Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.
  • Provided medical consultations and treatments for Family Practice patients under physician supervision.
  • Provided medical consultations and treatments for Family Practice patients under physician supervision.
  • Facilitated chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C interferon therapy.
  • 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.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
  • Added and corrected information in patient electronic health records.
  • Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
Company Name | City, StatePhysician Assistant 05/1992 - 03/1996
Company Name | City, StatePhysician Assistant05/1991 - 05/1992
Education and Training
Drexel University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies05/1991
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing08/1987
Community College of Beaver County | City, StateAssociate of Science in Nursing-RN05/1985
Midwestern State University | City, StateSome College (No Degree) in Petroleum Geology
Geneva College | City, StateSome College (No Degree) in Premedicine
Additional Information

United States Air Force Active Duty in 1979 thru 1983. Medical Specialist-Honorable Discharge.

Awards: Sniper Medal, Good Conduct Medal.

US Army Special Forces 11th Group Reserve Unit medic from 1984-1986.

Certifications
  • Physician Assistant License - 1991-current
  • PA license in Ohio and Pennsylvania
  • Certified Physician Assistant
  • Family Practice, Urgent Care and Womens Health
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School Attended

  • Drexel University
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
  • Community College of Beaver County
  • Midwestern State University
  • Geneva College

Job Titles Held:

  • Physician Assistant
  • Certified Physician Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Associate of Science in Nursing-RN
    Some College (No Degree) in Petroleum Geology
    Some College (No Degree) in Premedicine

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