Casandra Cansler
Hixson,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Physician with extensive experience caring for patients in various capacities. Skilled in diagnosing and treating patients and prescribing correct medications to mitigate medical conditions and illnesses. Offers compassionate bedside manner and dedication to quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Physician
AFC Urgent Care
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted thorough physical examinations to identify underlying issues contributing to acute presentations effectively ruling out life-threatening conditions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly diagnosing and treating urgent medical conditions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing their concerns and creating a comfortable environment during treatment.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, providing appropriate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, and abscess drainage to expedite patient recovery times.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
Physician
Self Employed
05.2000 - 08.2020
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Diagnosed complex cases by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately, ensuring timely intervention.
- Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
- Remained updated on latest medical advancements through continuous professional development courses and conferences.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
Education
No Degree - Internal Medicine And Pediatrics Residency
Greenville NC06-1997
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta06-1993
Skills
- Medical history taking
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Physical examinations
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical diagnosis
- EKG interpretation
- EMR / EHR
- Patient examinations
- Laboratory interpretation
- Bedside manner
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Internal medicine
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician
AFC Urgent Care
06.2018 - 10.2020
Physician
Self Employed
05.2000 - 08.2020
No Degree - Internal Medicine And Pediatrics Residency
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
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