Ashley Carrico
Physician Assistant
Springfield,KY
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with patient care being a primary drive, interested in growing my knowledge in dermatology and expanding procedural skills.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Taylor Regional Surgical Associates
Campbellsville, KY
11.2019 - Current
- Directly involved in preoperative assessments, scheduling of necessary surgical procedures, and postoperative care management of patients in collaboration with four general surgeons in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
- Patient load varied based upon PA position (i.e. hospital versus clinic week), but range from 20-60+ patients per week, performing up to 10 procedures per week.
- Provide patient instruction and education on planned surgical procedures, diagnostics, pathology results and treatment plans.
- Collaboration with pharmacists, pathologists, radiologists, hospitalists, nursing staff, care management, supervising physicians and others for comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluation of skin concerns including moles, lesions, cysts, lipomas, and general wound care.
- Perform both office and bedside procedures, as well as determining procedures that may require operative intervention such as skin flaps or grafts. Procedural skills include but not limited to: punch biopsy, excisional biopsy, shave biopsy, sebaceous cyst excision, I&D of cutaneous abscess, small lipoma excisions, Port-A-Catheter removal, and Cryotherapy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flaget Memorial Hospital
Bardstown, KY
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Primarily worked on medical surgical unit, but also float work in ICU and ER on both day and night shifts based on hospital need. Assisted in management of 8-12 patients on average.
- Monitor postoperative hip, knee, and shoulder replacement vital signs, assistance with activities of daily living needs as required for individual patients, and assistance in physical therapy.
- Accurate documentation of I&Os, vitals, in electronic medical record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenwood Nursing And Rehabilitation
Bowling Green, KY
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Worked with both long term care and rehabilitation unit patients with typical patient load ranging from 8-16 patients per day.
- Obtain and documentation of daily vital signs, intake and output as well as daily ADLs
- Assistance with activities of daily living including feeding, showers, overall patient hygiene, and assistance with physical therapy as needed.
- Relaying information to nursing staff in regards to changes in patient condition or questions.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 05.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 08.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Performing procedures
Educating patients
Electronic Medical Records
Evidence-based medicine
Fast learner with excellent attention to detail
Team player with patient care as ultimate goal
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Taylor Regional Surgical Associates
11.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flaget Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenwood Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
08.2011 - 12.2015