physician assistant in internal medicine resume example

Provided trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine care in acute, outpatient, inpatient, perioperative and post operative environment. First Assist for trauma and general orthopedic cases as well as hand, reconstructive, microvascular and cosmetic cases in over 700 surgeries. Collected medical histories, performed physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies. Formulated treatment plans, prescribed medications, applied splints / casts, orthotics and braces. Administered injections and aspirations to joint and bursa. Performed fracture evaluations and reductions in clinic and emergency department. Served on call for acute injuries, inpatient and outpatient emergencies as well as rounding on post operative patients. Worked side by side with doctors, nurses, ICU team, case managers and administrators to provide multifaceted care to trauma and general orthopedic patients. Monitored follow up care for appropriate transition to rehabilitation, facility or home. Provided wound care: including exceptional skills with skin grafting and vac changes, bedside I & D and wound infections. Background in physical therapy and exercise science to aid in patient rehabilitation in knee and hip abnormalities. Created patient instructional materials for post operative, rehabilitation and general education.

Taught Anatomy and Physiology in the Nursing Program. Intricate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Managed large groups of students. Able to teach, explain, and interpret vast amounts of information on several levels to bring understanding to a variety of students.