Christopher Shaw
Lakeside,WA
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with proven expertise in patient management and education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
EvergreenHealth
Woodinville, WA
10.2018 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care protocols and workflows.
- Educated patients on health management, medication adherence, and preventive measures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- 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.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, coordinating appointments and sharing pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with diligent follow-up care and comprehensive discharge instructions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to establish accurate diagnoses, improving treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic patient treatment.
- Improved diagnostics accuracy by keeping abreast with latest medical imaging technologies and best practices.
- Enhanced patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans through detailed education and follow-up strategies.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree in Clinical Health Services
University of Washington
Seattle, WA05.2010
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Managing prescription refills
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Case management
- Electronic medical records
- Chronic disease management
- Performing procedures
- Telemedicine
- Preventive care
- Treatment Planning
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
- Diagnostic testing
- Discharge summaries
- Immunization administration
- Interpreting images
- Differential diagnoses
- Evidence-based medicine
- Surgery
- Diagnostic codes
- Orthopedic care
- Assessing needs
- Health administration
- Pediatric care
- Family medicine
- Assessing pathophysiology
- Working with specialists
- Dermatology care
- Indirect patient care
- Psychiatry support
- Triage
- Burn care
- Geriatric care
- Evaluating culture results
- Pediatrics
- Fluorescein staining
- Orthopedics
- Surgical assistance
- Nutritional counseling
- Ordering tests
- Cardiology care
- Prescribing medication
- Infectious diseases
- Primary care experience
- Interpreting pathology results
- Performing physicals
- Debridement
- Chart preparation
- Preoperative evaluations
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified, NCCPA - Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Assistant
EvergreenHealth
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Degree in Clinical Health Services
University of Washington