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Alexandra Charlton
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital PASS Clinic
12.2020 - Current
- Evaluates patients' overall health and medical history to determine the capability to undergo anesthesia for orthopedic and podiatric surgeries. Makes clinic decisions based upon past medical history along with current preop testing values to help reduce the number of peri-operative complications. Discusses lab, ekg, and x-ray results with patients to determine the best treatment plan.
Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Rejuvinix
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Alternates between procedural and consultation days with patients for non-surgical joint therapy and pain management. Performs routine joint injections, aspirations, and radio-frequency ablations via fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance. Consults new and established patients for evaluation and development of treatment plans. A member of the administrative interviewing team for all positions.
Lead Clinical Assistant in the Cancer Center
Urology of Virginia
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead clinical assistant for the Physician Assistants. Performed skills such as providing new hire orientation training, bladder cancer immunotherapy via catheterization, injections, blood draws, wound care, and clerical duties.
EMT and Driving Preceptor
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Responded to emergency calls while providing appropriate medical care including wound care, CPR, EKG's, splinting, cardiac monitoring, and precepting new members on driving.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant -
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Patient management
- Chart preparation
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Physical examination
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Preventive care
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants 2020-Present
- Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants 2020-Present
- Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group, 2020-2022
- American Medical Women's Association, 2020-2022
Certification
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) 2021-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2020-Present
- Basic Life Support 2020-Present
- Emergency Medical Technician 2017-2019
Interests
Timeline
Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Rejuvinix
07.2022 - 11.2023
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Sentara Leigh Hospital PASS Clinic
12.2020 - Current
Lead Clinical Assistant in the Cancer Center
Urology of Virginia
06.2018 - 01.2020
EMT and Driving Preceptor
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Master of Physician Assistant -
Eastern Virginia Medical School