ALLISON HEAD PA-S

Worked in the office treating patients with various conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and malignancy. Became proficient in formulating differential diagnoses based on clinical findings and diagnostic results. Worked in collaboration with preceptor to implement evidence-based treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic test and monitor chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Helped provide care to a diverse patient population of a pediatric office. Performed newborn, well-child visits including vaccinations, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments. Conducted problem-focused visits and provided therapeutic interventions under supervision of Physician. Diagnoses included bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia, and otitis media, etc.

Gynecology - became proficient in pelvic exams, placed and removed IUDs, performed a surgical D&C, and assisted in surgeries.

Obstetrics - pre-natal visits, performed vaginal deliveries, assisted in C-sections, and performed newborn circumcisions.

Helped with peri-operative care and first assisted/closed incisions in various surgeries (elective and emergent) including colectomies, exploratory laparotomies, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, tube thoracotomies, thoracostomies, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, tracheostomies, temporal artery biopsies, port placements, central line placements, etc.

Worked in all areas of the ER (fast track, high acuity, and triage). Experience in and helped with trauma victims, STEMI/NSTEMIs, respiratory failure, CVAs, codes, and other lower acuity patients. Procedures performed - laceration repairs, I&Ds, splinting, foley insertions, and joint reductions. Exposure to central line placement and thoracentesis. Basic radiological interpretation of x-ray, CT, MRI, U/S, EKG, and ECHO.

Diagnosed, treated, and managed various conditions in the subjects of endocrinology, cardiology, hematology, dermatology, orthopedics, and more. Interpreted related laboratory results.

Saw a multitude of mental health diseases in a busy, outpatient psychiatric clinic. Responsible for patient history and exam, note writing, and initiation of diagnosis and management of patients.