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- Martial Arts
Anton Hicks
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Professional medical practitioner with proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in emergency settings. Skilled in advanced clinical procedures, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Renowned for strong interpersonal skills and ability to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Urgent Care Physician Assistant
SSM Health
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2023 - Current
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conduct approximately 15-25 physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, and abscess drainage to expedite patient recovery times.
PRN Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Enid, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Perform history and physical exams on infants to geriatrics in the Main Emergency Room on a one physician/one advanced practice provider team seeing an average of 15 patients individually per shift
- Evaluate, order diagnostics, and treat emergent/urgent cases in the ER and admit to hospital as appropriate
- Order diagnostics and interpret results
- Apply advanced airway management techniques as necessary to stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
- Manage a diverse patient population, addressing the unique needs of pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients in emergency settings.
- Administered IVs and other basic treatments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medicine best practices through continuous professional development activities.
- Perform various procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, and central lines
Senior Healthcare Analyst (PRN)
Ripple Effect
Remote
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for reading, understanding, and organizing public comment from stakeholders for proposed health policy changes allowing for further consideration and revision
- Conduct qualitative analyses processing public comment data within the Program Management and Policy Division
- Support projects under contract by reviewing, parsing, coding, and analyzing public comment within a web based data system
- Strengthen relationships with external stakeholders such as payers, providers, and vendors through regular communication and collaborative initiatives.
Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Perform history and physical on adult and geriatric veterans
- Rapidly analyze and respond to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Evaluate and treat an average of 32 emergent/urgent and primary care conditions rotating through the Main Emergency Department, Fast Track, Urgent Care and Tele-Express
- Deliver high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.
- Order diagnostics and interpret results
- Develop appropriate differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and dispositions
- Demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment when faced with complex cases or atypical presentations requiring prompt decision-making under pressure.
- Collaborate with and refer to appropriate specialists and allied health professionals to help manage complex cases
- Admit patients based on severity of condition and follow on critical care or observation are needed
- Educate patients on preventative measures and prescribe appropriate medications
- Streamline urgent care clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff enabling the clinic to attain approximately 10,000 annual patient visits.
- Perform various procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, intubations, and central lines
Part Time Wound Care Physician Assistant
Omni Wound Physicians
Valencia, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided high quality wound management for 16-25 daily patients in nursing care facilities or private home setting
- Developed treatment plans, identified nutritional deficiencies, and coordinated care with primary care/home health/nursing home teams
- Obtained medical histories to optimize treatment plans
- Performed ankle-brachial indices, sharp/soft wound debridement, I&D, gastric tube replacement, prescribed antibiotics, and applied a variety of dressing types to optimize healing
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Emergency Management And Global Health
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA08.2022
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Fullerton11.2020
Master of Public Health -
National University
La Jolla, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2012
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Orthopedic splinting
- Triage and clinical assessment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Community health
- Performing procedures
- EKG interpretation
- Airway management
- Wound care techniques
- Diagnostic imaging
Certification
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant/Associate
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS
- CALS: Rural EM Provider
- HIV Prevention Certified Provider Certification
- American College of Preventative Medicine Military Environmental Exposures Certification- Level 1
- Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine – (Candidate)
- Wilderness Life Support: Medical Provider
- PA, Oklahoma, active
- DEA, Federal Government and Oklahoma
Interests
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Associates
- PAs for Global Health
Timeline
PRN Urgent Care Physician Assistant
SSM Health
10.2023 - Current
PRN Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Senior Healthcare Analyst (PRN)
Ripple Effect
03.2023 - Current
Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Part Time Wound Care Physician Assistant
Omni Wound Physicians
03.2021 - 08.2021
Doctor of Medical Science - Emergency Management And Global Health
University of Lynchburg
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Master of Public Health -
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Point Loma Nazarene University