Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Physician Assistant Resume Example Yale New Haven Hospital

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Highly-motivated, professional, residency-trained physician assistant with almost 8 years of experience caring for surgical patients. With a passion for plastic surgery and an acquired appreciation for the needs of such patients, looking to join a team where high-quality services are provided in a technologically advanced practice through a collaborative team approach. Proficient with advanced operative and EMR skills.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Cost effective care

Safety and Quality

Strong interpersonal skills

Open-minded

Effective communication

Experienced clinical judgment

Efficiency / Multi-tasking

Accepting of change

Customer service driven

Lifelong learner

Conscientious provider

Superb first-assist skills

EMR

Patience

Team player

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Leading teams

Perseverance/Dedication

Problem solver

Compassionate

Confidence

Personally effective and accountable

Education

08/2006-05/2008

Master of Science: Health Science
Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT

Elective rotations in plastic surgery and surgical ICU

Performed over 75 hours of community service, related to healthcare?

08/2002-05/2006

Bachelors Degree: Health/Science
Quinnipiac University - Hamden, CT
This 4-year 'pre-professional' component of the Entry-Level Master's Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program focuses on early healthcare experience

Clinical Experience

11/2013 to Current

Lead Physician Assistant Yale New Haven Hospital – New Haven, CT

Provide clinical and administrative support for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in the Smilow Cluster
Review applications, interview and assist in hiring of candidates
Coordinate interviewing process/selection of new staff
Orient new Mid-Level providers and assists with integration into the team
Facilitate new employee training relative to daily responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the team
Develop and audit standards of care and quality measures for the team
Coordinate schedules for Mid-Level Providers and assure back-up coverage balancing departmental needs with Mid-level providers' PTO requests and CME requirements
Prepare performance evaluation forms and assist with evaluations of individual Mid-Level providers
Meet with the Chief Residents about relationships with the resident services
Support department leadership
Assist with creation/implementation of a career ladder
Work with individuals on their professional development
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the team
Develop and audit standards of care and quality measures for the team.
Assist supervising physician with chart review of mid-level provider
Facilitate career ladder progression for eligible Mid-Level providers
Lead/assist with deployment of new initiatives including Information Technology projects
Assist with compliance with billing for all services/procedures performed
Ongoing professional practice evaluation

01/2011 to Current

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Assistant Yale New Haven Hospital – New Haven, CT

Admit, manage and advocate for pre and post-operative patients on the floor/SICU
Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic studies
Collaborate with consulting services
Assist in the OR with cosmetic and reconstructive cases on pediatric and adult patients
Perform consultations on patients with a need for plastic surgery- make recommendations, order appropriate labs/studies and discuss operative planning with team/ on-call attending
Attend daily transitional care rounds
Discharge patients: complete discharge summaries and W10's, write prescriptions, arrange for appropriate supplies on discharge
Respond to emergencies for inpatients on the plastic surgery service
Assist with wound care, including the use of wound VACs, following chronic wounds
Work closely with surgical residents, midlevel providers, patient care team and attending surgeons to optimize patient care
Respond to calls/emails/urgent issues from pre/post operative patients/family members/VNA
Clinic responsibilities: Perform pre-operative histories/physical exams/consents/photos and other appropriate preparation, provide post-op care (suture/drain/splint/wound VAC removal)
Assisted with planning and transition to a new surgical unit
Attend educational sessions as able: Surgical grand rounds/ Morbidity & Mortality conference/ Plastic surgery indications conference and grand rounds
Provide teaching to patient care teams on changes to protocols
Coordinate student rotations on the plastic surgery service; perform end of rotation evaluations

12/2009 to 12/2010

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Assistant Baystate Medical Center – Springfield, MA

First assist in the OR with a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures
Manage patients in the PACU and on inpatient floors, follow issues related to pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications
Clinic responsibilities: Perform pre-operative histories and physical exams and post-op care
Manage patients in wound care center
Order and review laboratory and diagnostic studies
Complete post-operative/ post-procedure discharge and create a plan for follow-up care, including writing prescriptions
Perform inpatient and emergency department consultations for the plastic surgery service (primarily: chronic wounds, maxillofacial trauma, craniofacial deformity, and hand trauma/infections)
Attend continuing education activities offered by Baystate Health and other relevant institutions on a weekly basis
Participate with members of the practice in pertinent research to advance the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery

09/2008 to 09/2009

Surgical Physician Assistant Resident Yale University/Norwalk Hospital Surgical Residency Program – Norwalk, CT

Surgical Rotations in: Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, Colorectal, Genitourinary, OB-GYN, Vascular, Thoracic, General, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Transplant, Critical care, Anesthesia
One month elective rotations in plastic surgery and transplant surgery
Ten day surgical experience in London, UK assisting in plastic surgery and pre/post operative office visits
PA surgical residents complete admission history and physical exams, assess and manage patients daily under the supervision of attending surgeons, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, coordinate discharge planning, provide 24-hour coverage including night and weekend on-call hours, are part of the trauma response team, first assist in the OR and manage care in the ICU
Cadaver lab, surgical procedure pig lab, deliver grand rounds presentations, attend daily surgical lecture series, conduct group research project

Accomplishments

Clinical Ladder: PA level II

EPIC EMR Superuser

Clinical Education Committee Lead

HRO (High Reliability Organization) Champion and Safety Coach

Special Achievement Award- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastics

Certifications

NCCPA Certification #1084169

State of Connecticut Licensure #002176, expires 4/30/2017

America Heart Association BLS/ACLS, renewal due 10/9/2017?

DEA# MZ2095289, expires 05/31/2018

CT Controlled Substance Registration #CSP.0049342, expires 02/28/17

NPI #1679728315

CT PMP Registered

Enrolled as a Medicare provider

Professional Services/Committees

Peri-op safety and quality committee

Surgical operations council (NP 15, 6-5 EP)

Student surgical clerkship workgroup

Wound center optimization committee

On-boarding committee

Clinical education committee

Clinical Ladder committee

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants ID#1013207

Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants ID#87173

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants ID#1084169

Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants

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