Adrienne McConaghy, MPAS, PA-C
Summary
Compassionate Physician Assistant specializing in Surgical Gynecologic Oncology at a high-acuity cancer center. Experienced in perioperative care, surgical first assist, inpatient management, and chemotherapy coordination for oncology patients. Brings over 5 years of prior Emergency Medicine experience with strong skills in rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, complemented by 6 years as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Gynecologic Physician Assistant
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jacksonville, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Provide surgical first assist and perioperative care for patients undergoing complex gynecologic oncology procedures.
- Perform in-office gynecologic procedures including Pap smears, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, and punch biopsies as part of cancer screening, diagnosis, and follow-up care.
- Conduct pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, manage inpatient consults, and support continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient services.
- Manage chemotherapy planning, coordination, and symptom management in collaboration with oncology providers.
- Participate in patient education and clinical decision-making alongside attending physicians and nursing staff.
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Circulating registered nurse within operating room of a community hospital with focus on CVOR surgery including CABG, open valve replacements, TAVR, thoracic and vascular cases.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
John Hopkin’s All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Circulating registered nurse within operating room of a Level I trauma pediatric hospital, with a focus on Ortho, trauma, neuro, ENT and Urology.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Circulating registered nurse within operating room of a women’s hospital with focus on general gynecology, gyn/onc, urogyn, plastic surgery and cesarean deliveries.
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Circulating registered nurse within operating room of a community hospital focusing on Bariatric, Robotic (DaVinci XI), General, GYN, Plastics, ENT, Urology and pediatric dentistry.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
TeamHealth
Knoxville, TN
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtain history and perform physical exam on patients seeking emergency care in fast track and Main ED areas.
- Perform medical screenings in triage during high volume time to expedite care and assist nursing staff in determining patient acuity.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies including labs, EKGs, and radiographic studies.
- Perform emergent and general procedures including, but not limited to: Pelvic examination, wet prep, laceration repair, I&D, and foreign body removal.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
St. Luke’s Emergency Care Group, St. Vincent’s Southside
Jacksonville, FL
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Demonstrate autonomy in treating low to moderate acuity patients, and recognize when to seek additional expertise.
- Easily adapt to new EHR with current proficiency in Meditech, Epic and Cerner.
- Maximize revenue by performing relevant physical examinations, tests and procedures.
- Completed accurate, thorough and efficient documentation.
- Show respect to patients and all members of the healthcare team.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
UF Health
Gainesville, FL
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Order and prescribe pharmacologic and therapeutic interventions
- Develop individualized treatment plans and determine disposition for patients
- Arranging for appropriate consultation or follow-up as needed
- Utilize time management strategies to effectively treat a high volume of patients
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UF Health
Gainesville, FL
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Circulating nurse within operating room of a large university associated level I trauma center. Circulated Trauma, ortho trauma, renal and hepatic transplant, urology, breast, and colorectal procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Circulating registered nurse within inpatient and outpatient surgical departments of a multi-specialty acute care hospital. Proficient in intraoperative management of Robotic (DaVinci SI) General, Thoracic, Vascular, GYN, Orthopedic, ENT, and plastic/reconstructive procedures.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2012
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2009
Skills
- Surgical First Assist
- Perioperative Patient Management
- Chemotherapy Coordination
- Inpatient Consults & Rounding
- Gynecologic Procedures
- Prescribing & Medication Management
- Rapid Assessment & Triage
- Emergency Procedure Performance (eg, lac repair, I&D)
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning & Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation (EPIC, Cerner)
- Sterile Technique & OR Protocols
Certification
Physician Assistant, State of Florida
NCCPA certified
Registered Nurse, State of Florida compact
DEA license
Timeline
Surgical Gynecologic Physician Assistant
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2023 - Current
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
04.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
John Hopkin’s All Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
07.2022 - 11.2022
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
12.2021 - 06.2022
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
TeamHealth
09.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
St. Luke’s Emergency Care Group, St. Vincent’s Southside
12.2017 - 09.2021
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
UF Health
11.2016 - 02.2018
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UF Health
06.2014 - 11.2016
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Atlantic University
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