ANNA PATTERSON
Opelika,AL
Summary
Dedicated physician assistant and registered dietitian with proficiency in conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering patient education. Experience in acute and chronic condition management, emphasizing preventive care and effective communication to ensure optimal patient safety and health improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant – Gerontology
Curana Health
Lafayette, AL
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations to enhance care for geriatric and long-term care residents
- Collaborated with physicians to diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Managed acute changes in residents' conditions, effectively addressing medical emergencies to maintain resident safety
- Provided preventive care, health education, and advance care planning, including code status discussions
Registered Dietitian
Eat Right, Happy Life
Auburn, AL
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted nutritional assessments encompassing medical history, lifestyle habits, and wellness goals.
- Developed personalized nutrition plans aligned with client health conditions and long-term objectives.
- Educated clients on balanced eating habits and evidence-based meal planning strategies.
Physician Assistant - Endocrinology
East Alabama Endocrinology
Opelika, AL
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Diagnosed and treated endocrine-related conditions, including insulin-dependent diabetes, in collaboration with physicians to ensure coordinated patient care
- Conducted comprehensive endocrine evaluations for diabetes, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis, improving patient understanding of their conditions
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, emphasizing dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to enhance health outcomes
Physician Assistant – Urgent Care
American Family Care
Auburn, AL
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with supervising physician to diagnose and manage COVID-19, integrating emerging clinical research and evidence-based practices into patient care
- Diagnosed and treated patients with acute and chronic conditions, including minor trauma.
- Educated patients on preventative care strategies and health maintenance guidelines to promote overall wellness
Physician Assistant – Primary Care
Auburn Family Medicine
Auburn, AL
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted physical examinations, diagnosed and treated diverse diseases and injuries, ordered and interpreted labs, educated patients, and prescribed medications for patients aged 6-60 to improve health outcomes
- Collaborated with physician to develop comprehensive health care plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions, ensuring coordinated care
- Delivered diet education to patients to manage specific disease states and enhance overall health
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Option
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2010
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical procedures
- Dietary counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient teaching
- DOT Certified Medical Examiner
- EMR - PowerChart
- EMR - Greenway
- EMR - EClinicalWorks
- EMR - Experity
- EMR - Gehrimed
- Basic Life Support Provider
Professional Memberships Awards
American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2015 - Present
Credentials Certifications Skills
- Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Licensed Physician Assistant, Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
- Licensed Physician Assistant, Georgia Composite Medical Board
- Registered Dietitian, The Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian, Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, Dietetics & Nutritionists
- DOT Certified Medical Examiner, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, Dept of Transportation
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
Timeline
Physician Assistant – Gerontology
Curana Health
12.2025 - 07.2026
Registered Dietitian
Eat Right, Happy Life
09.2025 - 03.2026
Physician Assistant - Endocrinology
East Alabama Endocrinology
09.2024 - 05.2025
Physician Assistant – Urgent Care
American Family Care
10.2020 - 08.2024
Physician Assistant – Primary Care
Auburn Family Medicine
03.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Option
Auburn University