Angela Marlow
Rochester,Michigan
Summary
Proactive Physician Assistant with extensive experience in surgical first assist for robotic and minimally invasive procedures, including bariatric and general surgeries. Demonstrates proficiency in pre-operative preparation, patient management, and diagnostic testing. Proven ability to enhance patient care and mentor new PAs, driving high-quality clinical outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Forest Health Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
- Surgical first assist for minimally invasive general and bariatric procedures.
- Completing all pre-operative H&Ps, surgical consents, verification of pre-operative preparation (review of consults, dietary guidelines, medications, lab results, and other pre-testing procedures and patient/family education).
- Placing appropriate inpatient orders and discharge prescriptions.
Physician Assistant
Detroit Medical Center-Harper Hospital
05.2004 - Current
- Surgical first assistant for robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic bariatric and general surgical procedures.
- Completing all pre-operative H&Ps, surgical consents, verification of pre-operative preparation (review of consults, dietary guidelines, medications, lab results, and other preoperative procedures, and family and patient education)
- Ongoing clinical management of all service inpatients including independent rounds/ surgeon rounds.
- Orders and interpretes diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducts physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Optimizes time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Mentors newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Medical Technologist
DMC Laboratories-University Health Center
02.1998 - 04.2002
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1997
Skills
- Patient Management
- Suturing
- Patient History Documentation
- Educating patients
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Forest Health Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
Physician Assistant
Detroit Medical Center-Harper Hospital
05.2004 - Current
Medical Technologist
DMC Laboratories-University Health Center
02.1998 - 04.2002
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Michigan State University
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