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PSYCHIATRIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant adept at treating patients with complex mental health conditions. Well-rounded and culturally sensitive with commitment to providing first-rate emotional support to patients and family members respecting the patient's values and beliefs. Knowledgeable in related regulations, codes, and laws that may affect the practice of psychiatry. A sound understanding of various treatment modalities and therapies used to aid in patient stabilization. Over thirteen years of experience as a Physician Assistant demonstrating initiative, leadership, high level of clinical expertise, and the ability to function with a high degree of autonomy in acute and chronic settings managing complex conditions.

Skills
  • Dedicated to integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • High degree of competence in research and educational arenas
  • Adept in collaborating professionally with other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of patients
  • Provides excellent medical care to patients under the supervision of a Physician
  • Familiarity with military lifestyle and challenges, spouse of US Military member, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, US Army, current Master Sergeant, 507th Air Force Reserve
Work History
Psychiatric Physician Assistant , 01/2014 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Lead Physician Assistant for more than fifteen long term care facilities for all mental health care needs with responsibility of proper policies and compliance with regulatory bodies
  • Worked under the supervision and scope of practice of licensed Psychiatrist to prescribe psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders including, but not limited to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Personality Disorders
  • Researched patient information and records, including social and medical history, involving prior providers, current primary medical team, facility staff, multi-disciplinary team members and relatives when indicated to ensure appropriate patient services, diagnosis, medication and treatment plans
  • Coordinated with social services, case management, nursing staff, administrators to ensure implementation of care plan, proper monitoring, EMR updates and policy changes
  • Prescribed psychotherapeutic treatments and medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders with detailed documentation in progress notes of responses to treatment with close monitoring of patient behaviors and any side effects
  • Provided counseling to patients focusing on coping mechanisms, mood/anxiety management, anger control, sleep hygiene, impulse control, social skills, functional living skills, substance abuse and life choices. Guided patients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose, assessed suicidal/homicidal risks, need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, ordering emergency order of detention when necessary
  • Developed education and trained nursing home staff on interventions for patients with dementia, aggressive behaviors, delusional disorders or other mental health diagnosis focusing on effective approach techniques, behavior modification techniques, calming/redirecting methods
  • Applied interventions when necessary, including patients wanting to leave against medical advice
  • Liaison between nursing home facilities and psychiatry providers to maintain appropriate billing practices and mental health standards of care
  • Preceptor to Physician Associate students in the specialty of psychiatric medicine with willingness to share skills, knowledge to enhance their professional development
  • Ensured adherence to HIPAA and laws
Emergency Department Physician Assistant , 02/2007 to 04/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Worked under the supervision and scope of practice of licensed Emergency Room Physicians to evaluate, prioritize, diagnose and stabilize patients
  • Completed in-depth physical evaluations, gathered patient medical data, ordered appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, interpreted imaging and laboratory testing, appropriately diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in both adult and pediatric populations in acute care settings
  • Prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
  • Experienced, proficient in numerous procedures including incision/drainage, simple and complex suturing of lacerations, joint reductions, splinting , removal of soft tissue foreign bodies, traumatic eye injury examinations, lumbar punctures
  • Stabilized complex conditions including pulmonary and cardiac emergent care
  • Preceptor to Physician Associate students with willingness to share skills, knowledge to enhance their professional development
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer , 05/2002 to 08/2004
Company Name – City, State
  • Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification
  • Trained/experienced in abdominal, breast, obstetric/gynecological, pediatric, vascular, cardiac sonography
  • Developed and communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses
  • Complied with HIPAA regulations
  • Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation
  • Ultrasound co-coordinator of vascular sonography team for workload coverage and on-call coverage
  • Stocked and prepared assigned rooms for smooth daily patient flow including supplies and paperwork to support physician for ultrasound guided invasive procedures
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides
  • Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedures for ultrasound department to increase efficiency and ensure proper standard of care
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
  • Ensured that patients and families were treated with dignity and respect
Education
Master of Health Science - Physician Associate: Physician Associate Program, 12/2006
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - City
Bachelor of Radiologic Technology - Sonography: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 05/2002
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - City
Accomplishments
  • Graduate of Distinction, President's Honor Roll - OUHSC Physician Associate Program
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2002 Native American Undergraduate of the Year Award
Service
  • Actively volunteering with girls youth sports - fundraising and mentoring of girls to become more rounded citizens and focusing on self esteem and positive outlooks
  • Lead teams to work local food banks, distributing food and supplies to families in need
  • Participates yearly in A Week of Love and WarriorWay as a local fundraisers that designate families that have hardships/financial needs
  • Participates yearly with Norman Fire Department during "Fill the Boot" campaign, raising money for disabled children
  • Committed personal time and resources to travel to Central America to exchange cultural good will and bring much needed resources to impoverished youth
  • Actively involved military spouse, participates in annual wing family day celebration, this event shows solidarity with military families displaying appreciation for the sacrifices they make having a military spouse
  • Worked with other spouses of veteran military members, prior to deployments to Kirkuk, Iraq, January 2008, and Mantis AFB, Kyrgyzstan, October 2013. Helping them to navigate the resources they will need while their loved one are away, also giving them a network of individuals they contact in moments of need
Memberships
  • Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants
Certifications
  • Board certified National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
License
  • Physician Assistant License, State of Oklahoma 2007- present
  • Nationally Certified in Vascular and General Sonography 2002
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Psychiatric Physician Assistant
  • Emergency Department Physician Assistant
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Degrees

  • Master of Health Science - Physician Associate : Physician Associate Program , 12/2006
    Bachelor of Radiologic Technology - Sonography : Diagnostic Medical Sonography , 05/2002

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