Brian Mckown
Evans,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
WELLSTAR MCG, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
06.2023 - Current
- Physician Assistant in pediatric and adult orthopedic surgery, responsible for independent clinic
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, and infection management.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Exhibited 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.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ACUTE CARE SURGERY TRAUMA CRITICAL CARE
11.2019 - Current
- Procedural experience with central line, trouble shooting external ventricular drain, bronchoscopy, ultrasound evaluation and ventilator management.
- Provided compassionate care during end-of-life situations, offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Exhibited 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.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON, NEUROSURGERY, CRITICAL CARE
04.2019 - Current
- Multi-disciplinary rounds serving as the liaison between neurosurgery and neurointensivists
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology exams, EKG interpretation and working closely with consult services to care for patients
- Discharging patients to rehab or home and ensuring they have adequate follow up with the proper teams.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper preparation of operating room equipment and patient positioning for optimal outcomes.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
US ARMY, VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
02.2016 - Current
- Physician Assistant responsible for the health and welfare of 350 infantry soldiers
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Physician Assistant in the Department of the Army Orthopedics group, responsible for independent clinic, PA student education and assisting in the OR
- First assisting in the OR in sports, total joints and spine surgery
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology, MRI and CT Scans based off of physical exam
- Non operative management of various orthopedic injuries with corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid and PRP injections
- Refer patients that fail non operative management to the appropriate surgeon and help advise patient on surgical options.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements related to clinical operations, contributing to successful audit outcomes each year consistently.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTA, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Physician Assistant in a busy level II trauma center in Augusta, Georgia covering all aspects of the emergency department from minor illness to stabilizing acute unstable patients
- Management of a wide variety of acute musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, behavioral health and neurologic disease in the Emergency Department along with newly diagnosing disease
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology exams, EKG interpretation and deciding based on symptoms and physical exam which tests are the most appropriate for the patient
- Consulting on-call services for further evaluation and admission to the hospital.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Physician Assistant primarily responsible for managing the health and welfare of soldiers assigned at Ft Gordon
- Management of a wide variety of musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, behavioral health and neurologic and acute illness in an outpatient setting in active duty soldiers age 18 to 60
- Screening based on current recommendations from US Preventative Services Task Force
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology exams, EKG interpretation and deciding based on symptoms which tests are the most appropriate for the patient to diagnose illness.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, CARDIOLOGY
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for direct patient care in a busy interventional cardiologists outpatient practice
- Assisting the Inpatient rounding team with seeing new consults in the hospital
- Assisting in admissions, discharges and patient education
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology exams, EKG interpretation and deciding based on symptoms which test is the most appropriate for the patient to diagnose cardiovascular disease.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, NEUROSURGERY, CRITICAL CARE
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Physician Assistant primarily responsible for patient care in the Neurocritical Care Unit
- First assisting in the OR for brain and spine cases
- First call seeing new consults throughout a level one trauma center located in Philadelphia, PA
- Procedural experience with central line, external ventricular drain, bronchoscopy, lumbar punctures and ultrasound evaluation
- Multi-disciplinary rounds serving as the liaison between neurosurgery and neurointensivists
- Ordering and interpreting lab test, radiology exams, EKG interpretation and working closely with consult services to care for patients
- Caring for patients enrolled in research trials administering investigational medications for complex medical conditions
- Discharging patients to rehab or home and ensuring they have adequate follow up with the proper teams.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE PEDIATRIC AND ADULT NEUROSURGERY
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Physician Assistant with pediatric and adult population first assisting in the operating room for both spine and brain cases
- Experience caring for patients admitted to our service and working closely with hospitalists to care for patients admitted throughout the hospital
- Pediatric and adult clinic to include post operative patients and new referrals with as many as 40 patients per clinic day
- First call seeing new consults throughout a level one trauma center located in Temple, TX
- First assisting in awake Deep Brain Stimulator placement cases
- Experience with shunt evaluations, intrathecal medication pump interrogation and dorsal column stimulator placement.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT
US ARMY
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) student
- Program Emphasis in Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Family Medicine, and operational military medicine
- Didactic: Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDD) Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio TX
- Clinical: Carl R
- Darnall Army Medical Center, (CRDAMC) Fort Hood, TX.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Emergency room technician with a focus on providing safe quality patient care in a fast paced level-one trauma center
- Oriented new-hire medics to the trauma rooms
- Assisted the residents and staff across multiple services to provide care to critically ill patients.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed the duties of an ER technician in a 60 bed emergency department at a level-one trauma center
- Piloted the department's protocol to streamline EKG for chest pain response time, cutting our average time from door to EKG.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
06.2004
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Discharge summaries
- Telemedicine
- Laceration Repair
- Physical examination
- Interpreting radiology results
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Evidence-based medicine
- Orthopedic care
- Incisions and drainage
Certification
- NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant, 02/2016
- ACLS
- BLS
- GA, current
- PA, current
Prior Experience
- EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN, SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2012, 2013, Emergency room technician with a focus on providing safe quality patient care in a fast paced level-one trauma center., Oriented new-hire medics to the trauma rooms., Assisted the residents and staff across multiple services to provide care to critically ill patients.
- EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, NORFOLK, VA, 2010, 2012, Performed the duties of an ER technician in a 60 bed emergency department at a level-one trauma center., Piloted the department's protocol to streamline EKG for chest pain response time, cutting our average time from door to EKG.
Volunteer Experience
- INTERSERVICE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT SOCIETY, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2013, 2014, Organization of charitable works, community outreach, and philanthropy.
- CHURCH UNDER THE BRIDGE, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2013, 2014, Volunteer labor to help feed the homeless population of downtown San Antonio., Provide food and clothing to underserved population many of whom experienced significant psychological disorders and or comorbidities associated with impoverished lifestyle.
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
WELLSTAR MCG, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
06.2023 - Current
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
01.2021 - 06.2023
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ACUTE CARE SURGERY TRAUMA CRITICAL CARE
11.2019 - Current
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON, NEUROSURGERY, CRITICAL CARE
04.2019 - Current
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTA, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
10.2018 - 10.2019
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
10.2018 - 09.2019
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, CARDIOLOGY
06.2018 - 11.2018
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, NEUROSURGERY, CRITICAL CARE
05.2017 - 06.2018
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE PEDIATRIC AND ADULT NEUROSURGERY
07.2016 - 05.2017
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PA-C
US ARMY, VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
02.2016 - Current
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT
US ARMY
08.2013 - 02.2016
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2013
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
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