Alicia Nash, MS, PA-C
Missouri City,Tx
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing 15+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature, dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting patients requiring acute care procedures. Self-starter and proficient multi-tasker with excellent clinical acumen and confident in acquiring new skillset.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant- Acute Care Proceduralist
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2019 - Current
- Perform lumbar puncture, paracentesis, port removal on a variety of oncology patients with solid and liquid tumors
- Insert Central Venous Catheters for patients requiring Stem Cell Transplants, Apheresis, long-term venous access
- Collaborate with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and continuity of care
- Mentor newly hired Physician Assistants within the team, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assist in streamlining clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Locums Physician Assistant- Harris County Refugee Clinic
Whitaker Pathways
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered health screening for refugees entering the US
- Provided presumptive treatment for common infectious diseases
PRN Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Rose-Rich EM Physicians, PA
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Diagnosed and treated emergent conditions including abdominal pain, chest pain, pregnancy complications, fractures
- Performed procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, foreign body removal
Physician Assistant- Pulmonary Care/Critical Care
Dr. Sandip Desai- Memorial Hermann Hospital, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Kindred LTAC
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Diagnosed and treated pulmonary illness including pneumonia, COPD, Reactive Airway Disease
- Worked with patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer, pulmonary nodules
- Scheduled bronchoscopy for suspected endobronchial mass
- Evaluated ICU patients with critical care team
Physician Assistant- Urgent Care Provider
Next Level Urgent Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Diagnosed and treated minor illnesses including URI, UTI, otits media
- Ordered and interpreted xray, urinalysis, EKG
- Treated pediatric illnesses
- Performed procedures including I&D, suturing, ear and eye foreign body removal
Physician Assistant- Emergency Medicine
Ben Taub General Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Diagnosed and treated emergent conditions including abdominal pain, chest pain, pregnancy complications, fractures
- Managed acutely ill patients in 24-hour observational unit
- Worked beside attending physician to rapidly assess and respond to emergencies in critical care area
- Performed procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, lumbar puncture
- Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery
Memorial Hermann- Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Diagnosed, treated traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
- Managed treatment of brain tumors
- Performed lumbar punctures, external ventricular drain insertions
Physician Assistant- Anesthesia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history
- Assessed patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk
- Compiled pre-operative report for anesthesia team
Respiratory Therapist
University of Texas Medical Branch
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Assisted with intubations; managed ventilator care of patients in SICU
- Performed extubations, arterial blood gas testing, and analysis
- Promoted to Team Leader and Rapid Response Team in 2004
Certification
Master of Science-Physician Assistant Studies
University of Saint Francis, Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 2008
Bachelor of Science—Respiratory Care
University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Texas
May 2002
Bachelor of Science—Biology/Pre-Medicine
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 1998
Licensure and Certification
NCCPA, ACLS, BLS, DEA
Timeline
Physician Assistant- Acute Care Proceduralist
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2019 - Current
Locums Physician Assistant- Harris County Refugee Clinic
Whitaker Pathways
10.2018 - 02.2019
PRN Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Rose-Rich EM Physicians, PA
06.2016 - 12.2018
Physician Assistant- Pulmonary Care/Critical Care
Dr. Sandip Desai- Memorial Hermann Hospital, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Kindred LTAC
06.2016 - 08.2018
Physician Assistant- Urgent Care Provider
Next Level Urgent Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
Physician Assistant- Emergency Medicine
Ben Taub General Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2014
Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery
Memorial Hermann- Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2010
Physician Assistant- Anesthesia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2008 - 04.2009
Respiratory Therapist
University of Texas Medical Branch
05.2002 - 12.2005
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