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Cassandra Edwards Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant
Stone Mountain,GA

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Georgia Family Care
Lithonia, GA
09.2022 - Current
  • Provides treatment for acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and follow-up care.
  • Document all patient visits in an electronic medical record system, and coding.
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and refer to specialists.
  • Conduct patient assessments, physical exams, and sport physical exams.
  • Manage allergic reactions, minor injuries, and wound management.
  • Treat STD for men and women patients. Also, perform pap smears.
  • Perform ID of abscess, removal of sutures, and wound care.
  • Steroid joint injections and pain treatment for joint pain.
  • Weight loss management includes nutrition and exercise.

ADMINISTRATOR (F/T)

CONCIERGE MEDICINE FOR YOU/TELEHEALTH URGENT CARE
Atlanta, US
03.2020 - Current
  • Concierge Medicine for You, LLC, Atlanta, GA.
  • Working in an urgent care telehealth practice for acute illnesses.
  • Integrating holistic medicine on a virtual platform for health counseling.
  • Preparing and processing administrative documents for the telehealth clinic.
  • Performing daily operations or administrative duties for telehealth visits.
  • Operating the telehealth website, EMR system, and telehealth marketing.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SAINT LUKE MEDICAL CENTER
Gainesville, US
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Gainesville, GA
  • Delivered acute and chronic care to clinic patients.
  • Documented H&Ps in the EMR system on patients.
  • Performed suturing, I&D of boils, and removal of nails.
  • Executed STD tests, performed GU exams & birth control.
  • Referred patients to the specialists and emergency room.
  • Gainesville, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

MODERN INTERNAL MEDICINE URGENT CARE
Atlanta, US
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Atlanta, GA.
  • Delivered preventive care medicine to outpatients.
  • Evaluated and treated adult and pediatric patients.
  • Performed venipuncture, suturing, and I&D wounds.
  • Treated gynecological and males STD medical cases.
  • Documented daily H&Ps, with plans in the EMR system.
  • Supervised the staff and performed administrative duties.
  • Revised policies and protocols for the medical clinic.
  • Integrated functional medicine for the holistic approach.
  • Organized and promoted an outpatient weight loss program.
  • Assisted in marketing strategies to advance the practice.
  • Trained staff to adhere to medical guidelines and protocols.
  • Implemented new lab tests to generate and increase revenues.
  • Slashed overhead expenses by a 30% reduction via negotiation.
  • Formulated a callback system for more compliance and census.
  • Created a transport system for easy access and medical compliance.
  • Preceptor, educate mid-levels and medical assistants in the clinic.
  • Referred adult and pediatric patients to sub-specialties and the ER.
  • Atlanta, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

REDAN HAIRSTON PEDIATRIC & ADULT MEDICINE
Decatur, US
06.2014 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: Decatur, GA.
  • Managed chronic medical illnesses for clinic patients.
  • Treated patients in diabetic, asthmatic, and HTN crises.
  • Integrated functional medicine approach to patients.
  • Promoted and maintained preventive care for patients.
  • Supervised the staff's daily operations and NP/PA students.
  • Documented in the EMR system, daily H&Ps with plans.
  • Advised in the promotion of the practice and marketing.
  • Precepted PA/NP students with their clinical studies.
  • I traveled and provided medical care to patients at home.
  • Increased revenues by implementing needed testing.
  • Formulated communication barriers to supersede errors.
  • Implemented marketing strategies that increase the census.
  • Decatur, GA.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

STONE MOUNTAIN FAMILY PRACTICE
Stone Mountain, US
12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: Stone Mountain, GA
  • Treated acute & chronic illnesses of adult and pediatric patients.
  • Executed leadership role & supervised staff in operational duties.
  • Maintained annual physical and wellness protocol for patients.
  • Managed diabetic, asthmatic and hypertensive acute cases.
  • Stone Mountain, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
Decatur, US
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: Decatur, GA
  • Executed acute and chronic medical care to adult patients.
  • Treated acute medical crisis for adult patients in the clinic.
  • Performed trigger point injections for musculoskeletal pain.
  • Supervised diverse research projects on adult populations.
  • Decatur, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SNAPFINGER FAMILY PRACTICE
Decatur, US
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Company Overview: Decatur, GA
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses of adult patients.
  • Executed acute treatment to adult patients in the office.
  • Supervised medical staff in the daily office operation.
  • Decatur, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

HOPE MEDICAL GROUP URGENT CARE
Stone Mountain, US
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: Stone Mountain, GA
  • Delivered medical care to adult and pediatric patients.
  • Treated acute hypertensive, diabetic and asthma crisis.
  • Multi-tasked and supervised staff daily operational duties.
  • Stone Mountain, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER
Atlanta, US
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Company Overview: Atlanta, GA
  • Assisted & managed critical care high risk deliveries of neonates.
  • Performed resuscitation, intubation, extubation and critical care.
  • Under the physician supervision, performed invasive procedures.
  • Atlanta, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EMORY UNIVERSITY/GRADY EMERGENCY
Atlanta, US
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Company Overview: Atlanta, GA
  • Obtained histories and perform physical exams on adult patients.
  • Managed adult patients with acute illnesses in ER Fast Track.
  • Performed suturing, I&D of abscess, casting and gyn exams.
  • Atlanta, GA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)

NORTH BRONX MEDICAL CLINIC
Bronx, US
04.2001 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Bronx, NY
  • Read x-rays studies and managed acute injuries.
  • Performed suturing, I&D, wound care and casting.
  • Administer specific tests for job fitness of employees.
  • Obtained histories & physical exams on adult patients.
  • Referred patients to Orthopedists or other specialists.
  • Bronx, NY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
Bronx, US
01.1998 - 08.2008
  • Company Overview: Bronx, NY
  • Executed acute treatment to pediatric patients in PICU.
  • Performed intubation and extubation to pediatric patients.
  • Managed resuscitation and ventilator systems in the PICU.
  • Placed arterial lines, central lines and other invasive access.
  • Implemented policies and procedures for the PICU and staff.
  • Transported pediatric patients from other Peds ER & facilities.
  • Precepted medical students from Albert Einstein University.
  • Educated & counseled Pas and NPS students during clerkships.
  • Bronx, NY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)

FLOATING HOSPITAL
Manhattan, US
03.1998 - 12.2004
  • Company Overview: Manhattan, NY
  • Traveled medicine executed in different acute care clinics.
  • Worked independently, plus treated peds & adult patients.
  • Referred peds and adult patients to sub-specialties & ER.
  • Manhattan, NY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

JAMAICA MEDICAL CENTER
Jamaica, US
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: Jamaica, NY
  • Treated acute peds and adult cases in a level 1 trauma ER.
  • Performed technical skills from suturing, casting I&D wounds.
  • Jamaica, NY

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

NORTH BRONX MEDICAL CLINIC
Bronx, US
01.1993 - 12.1996
  • Company Overview: Bronx, NY
  • Collaborated with a pediatric interdisciplinary team to manage acute medical care to inpatients; also monitored cases in outpatient clinic.
  • Trained and precepted Albert Einstein medical students in pediatric.
  • Bronx, NY

Education

Bachelor's - Biology

State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center PA Program
01.1993

Associate - Medical Laboratory Technology

City University of New York at Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY
09.1990

Skills

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Assist in building medical practices
  • Supervisor duties
  • Administrative duties
  • Extubation
  • Intubation
  • IV placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Central lines placement
  • Venipuncture
  • IV infusion therapy
  • Blood transfusion
  • Suturing
  • Nerve blocks
  • Nail removal
  • Casting
  • I and D of abscess and wound care
  • Gyn exams
  • Trigger point injections
  • Botox injections
  • Stem cell/revascularizations of knees
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Leadership roles
  • Educator roles
  • Supervisory roles
  • Implemented policies
  • Diverse EMR charting systems
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Implemented clinical research
  • Humanitarian approach
  • Customer service
  • Retail sales of medical products
  • ICU experience
  • Acute care
  • Catheterization
  • Triage
  • Employee orientation
  • Patient care
  • Medical records
  • Specimen collection
  • Processing
  • Medical imaging
  • Tube feeding
  • Care plans
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ventilator
  • Laboratory experience
  • Vital signs
  • Managed care
  • Medication administration
  • Medical coding

Certification

  • Georgia Medical Composite Board, 11/19, 11/21
  • Board Eligible for Recertification by NCCPA
  • ACLS, PALS and BCLS, 2025

Assessments

  • Clinical judgment, Expert, 06/19, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.
  • Work style: Conscientiousness, Expert, 06/19, Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
  • Electronic health records: Best practices, Highly Proficient, 06/19, Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use.

Personal Information

  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer
  • Title: Physician Assistant

Affiliations

  • Enjoy reading, writing poetry, sewing, riding bike and going to the museums.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Georgia Family Care
09.2022 - Current

ADMINISTRATOR (F/T)

CONCIERGE MEDICINE FOR YOU/TELEHEALTH URGENT CARE
03.2020 - Current

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SAINT LUKE MEDICAL CENTER
10.2019 - 03.2020

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

MODERN INTERNAL MEDICINE URGENT CARE
09.2017 - 10.2019

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

STONE MOUNTAIN FAMILY PRACTICE
12.2014 - 08.2016

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

REDAN HAIRSTON PEDIATRIC & ADULT MEDICINE
06.2014 - 09.2017

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 06.2014

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SNAPFINGER FAMILY PRACTICE
09.2012 - 09.2013

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

HOPE MEDICAL GROUP URGENT CARE
06.2011 - 06.2012

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - 04.2011

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EMORY UNIVERSITY/GRADY EMERGENCY
03.2009 - 11.2009

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)

NORTH BRONX MEDICAL CLINIC
04.2001 - 12.2008

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)

FLOATING HOSPITAL
03.1998 - 12.2004

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
01.1998 - 08.2008

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

JAMAICA MEDICAL CENTER
01.1997 - 01.1998

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)

NORTH BRONX MEDICAL CLINIC
01.1993 - 12.1996

Bachelor's - Biology

State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center PA Program

Associate - Medical Laboratory Technology

City University of New York at Hostos Community College

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