Urgent Care Physician Assistant, 03/2007 to Current
The Vancouver Clinic – Vancouver, Washington
I provide acute care services to a diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult population within a multi specialty clinic. I evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illness including but not limited to viral and bacterial respiratory infections, pulmonary issues, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary tract issues, women's and men's health issues. Simple procedures including incision and drainage, suturing and overseeing splinting. I am also responsible for determining if a patient requires a higher level of care for further evaluation of suspected cardiac issues, strokes, embolisms, sepsis. I order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing and prescribe medication. I counsel patients on health management and illness prevention and make timely referrals to specialists. I maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR. I work closely with a team of physicians, other mid level providers, RNs, LPNs and medical assistants to ensure the delivery of quality care.
Primary Care Physician Assistant, 09/2005 to 02/2007
North Shore Medical Group – Stevenson, Washington
I provided primary care services to a pediatric, adolescent and adult/geriatric population in a rural care setting. I conducted history and physicals, well child exams, sports physicals and women's health care exams. I also evaluated and managed an array of acute and chronic medical issues. I educated and ensured immunizations and annual preventative testing was maintained. I addressed and managed mental health issues and chronic pain. I ordered laboratory and diagnostic procedures and made outside referrals to specialists. Health education was an integral part of care. I used EMR to maintain records.
Primary Care Physician Assistant, 05/2003 to 09/2005
Community Health Center of Snohomish County – Everett, Washington
Provided primary care to a culturally diverse pediatric, adolescent and adult population in a community health setting. I took part in regular consultations with a psychiatric nurse practitioner to ensure proper management of mental health issues. I also took part in chronic pain management seminars. I provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical services, ordered labs and diagnostic testing. Health education was an important part of daily patient interactions. I took monthly weekend telephone call. I was involved in a month Quality Improvement program. I provided free weekly outreach medical services to the children and women at the Everett Gospel Mission. I worked closely with a team of physicians, RNs and medical assistants to provide quality medical services.
Community Mental Health Case Worker, 03/1993 to 05/2000
Columbia River Mental Health – Vancouver, Washington
I provided community based outpatient supportive counseling, symptom and medication management, skills training, crisis management and community referrals and resource coordination to an adult and geriatric chronically mentally ill population. I worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of caseworkers, therapists, social workers, RNs, nurse practitioners and a psychiatrist. I also worked closely with community support systems including Home Health Services, Alternative Living facilities, hospital personnel, CMDHPs and often family members. I also provided community education regarding mental health issues.
Social Service Coordinator, 07/1989 to 03/1993
Hillhaven Rehabilitation and Health Services – Vancouver, Washington
I provided social services and discharge planning to geriatric and rehabilitative patients and family members in a long term care and rehabilitative setting. My duties included supportive counseling, discharge planning, community referrals, resource coordination and short and long term treatment planning. I conducted and maintained timely written psychosocial assessments and treatment planning. I functioned as a member of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team including the patient, family, physicians, physical, occupation and speech therapists, community social workers, RNs, CNAs and community support agencies including home health services, social services and assisted living facilities.
