Ashley Kovac
Shelton
Summary
Board-certified Physician Assistant with over three years of comprehensive experience within a fast-paced plastic and reconstructive surgery practice. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and execute high-quality care. Strengths include effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, adaptability to different work environments, and proficiency in medical procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
The Plastic Surgery Center
Whitehall
11.2021 - Current
- First-assist multiple surgeons in a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Experience in post-operative wound care, skin grafting, wound debridement, wound vac placement, and flap coverage for acute and chronic wounds.
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams.
- Order and evaluate laboratory tests and imaging to support treatment planning.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and home care instructions.
- Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Perform aesthetic procedures, including botulinum toxin injections.
- Perform 3D areola tattooing for breast reconstruction patients.
- Document H&Ps, progress notes, discharge summaries, and procedure notes in the medical record.
- Manage timely, accurate documentation in multiple EMR systems, including Epic, Nextech, and QCPR.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA05.2020
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible
- Compassionate
- EMR proficient
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified (PA-C)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey State License - Active
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey DEA
- New Jersey CDS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
The Plastic Surgery Center
11.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Studies
DeSales University
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