Catherine Archer, PA-C
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric and PM&R Physician Assistant with over 10 years of comprehensive healthcare background. Known for delivering empathetic and patient-centered care through a highly analytical and organized approach, while also effectively supporting medical teams in various clinical settings, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal outcomes for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatry and PM&R Physician Assistant
Emerge Ortho
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening and validating concerns, and providing personalized care solutions.
- Boosted medication compliance among patients through thorough education on potential side effects, benefits, and proper administration techniques.
- Streamlined clinical processes through efficient and timely documentation.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Performed therapeutic procedures including knee, shoulder, and trigger point injections while observing diligent infection control measures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers, physical therapists, and psychologists.
- Reduced opioid dependency by utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and alternative therapies for pain management.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Physician Experience Specialist
Advanced Radiology Services
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Radiologist and APP orientation to PACS and EMR system.
- Develop and manage diagnostic imaging read templates according to clinical standards.
- Produce and edit technology resource training video series for implementation in training of new Radiologist and APP staff members.
- Communicate with numerous clinical sites, ARS management, Quality Assurance, and Diagnostic Radiology staff members regarding radiology template quality and content.
- Perform improvement and management of radiology templates and clinical technology practices.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
HomeTeam Mobile Diagnostics
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Obtain quality diagnostic films in variety of de-centralized locations including private homes and skilled nursing facilities.
- Perform quality control and diagnostic adaptation on films obtained in clinically complex scenarios.
- Manage satellite location including equipment ordering, maintenance and upkeep.
- Orient, train and assess new radiologic technologist staff members.
- Autonomous management of imaging requisition schedule for acquiring requested diagnostic studies.
- Independent diagnostic hardware, software and EMR management in pursuit of image acquisition.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Javery Pain Institute
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Perform fluoroscopic imaging and related techniques for high volume of interventional pain procedures.
- Produce images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner using C-Arm equipment while utilizing radiation safety techniques for the protection of patients and staff.
- Practice sterile technique, prepare sterile trays with appropriate supplies and assist physicians prior to, during and following all interventional pain procedures.
- Knowledge and ordering of all necessary supplies as well as diagnostics and maintenance of all procedure radiographic equipment.
- Intake and provide first contact for patients prior to consultative and procedure appointments.
- Manage and coordinate office resources.
- Communicate efficiently and empathically with patients and referring providers via phone and electronic messages.
- Direct patient vital and well-being monitoring in both procedure and recovery room setting.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Acquire high quality diagnostic images of anatomy and pathological conditions to physicians’ needs following appropriate radiation safety procedures.
- Lead medical, non-physician staff present at facility during daily operations.
- Manage, coordinate and order office resources and equipment.
- Communicate efficiently and empathically with patients and referring providers via phone and electronic messages.
- Medical assistant to physicians: apply casts/splints/DME.
- Verified prescriptions and injections, order procedures/labs/imaging, prepare patient and patient medical records.
- Provide thorough patient care assisting physicians with medical procedures including fracture care, recording of vitals, and suture removal.
- Provide quality, age-specific patient care to diverse, multilingual patients.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Duke University
Durham, NC08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2016
Associate of Radiologic Technology -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA01.2015
Skills
- BLS & ACLS Certified
- Training and mentoring
- Suturing
- Educating patients
- Managing prescription refills
- Interpreting imaging
- Preventive Care
- Telemedicine
- Evidence-based medicine
- Pediatric Care
- Psychiatry Support
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic, AthenaCare, Greenway, EClinical, Clario, InteleRad)
Accomplishments
- Contributed to clinical research on efficacy of buprenorphine for treatment of chronic pain management after transitioning from prior high MME opioid regimens.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Psychiatry and PM&R Physician Assistant
Emerge Ortho
10.2023 - Current
Physician Experience Specialist
Advanced Radiology Services
09.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Radiologic Technologist
HomeTeam Mobile Diagnostics
09.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Javery Pain Institute
10.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
05.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Radiologic Technology -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Armstrong State University
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