Hi, I’m
Connie Dent
Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience in primary and urgent care, including a pivotal role at Johns Hopkins during the COVID crisis. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Department of State
Physician Assistant
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Foreign Service Medical Provider responsible for providing medical services to US embassy employees.
- Primary and urgent care services, coordinate patient medical air transport, medical clearances.
- Emergency response planning.
GHR, Travel Assignment
Physician Assistant
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Crisis travel assignment: Primary and Urgent Care to Afghanistan refugees adult and pediatrics patients.
- Clinical treatment emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Provided Visa required immunizations
Johns Hopkins, Temporary Crisis Assignment
Physician Assistant
06.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Covid Crisis assignment: Inpatient medical management of patients with Covid illness and chronic medical conditions.
- EPIC EMR system; Admission orders, admission H&Ps, Discharge summaries.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary team.
Patient First
Physician Assistant
08.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Primary and Urgent Care Medicine: Adult and Pediatric patients.
- Performed pre-employment, school and sports physicals.
- Ordered and reviewed labs and X-ray testing.
- Sururing, I&Ds, woods lamp exams, splinting.
Holy Cross Hospital
Physician Assistant
06.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- First Assist surgical cases, multiple sub specialties: orthopedic, neurosurgery, vascular, general surgery, plastics, thoracic, and gynecology services
- Postoperative patient care.
- Pre-operative H&P, discharge summaries, surgical consultations.
- Insert chest tube, central lines, wound vac systems.
UM Laurel Medical Center
Physician Assistant
12.2010 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Emergency Medicine: Diagnosed and treatment plan for pediatric and adult patients.
- Perform clinical procedures, central lines, chest tubes
- Ordered and interpreting diagnostic tests, educated patients on test results.
Education
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Master of Science from Physician Assistant Graduate Program
08-2010
Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science from Health Science
08-2008
Skills
- Patient Care assessments
- Laser Hair Removal
- Aesthetic Injections
- Patient Education
- Minor surgical procedures
- Advanced Suturing Skills
- Health Education
- Epic, Cerner, and NextGen EMR Platforms
- Telemedicine
Certification
- NCCPA, BLS, ACLS, CPR instructor certifications
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Department of State
01.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
GHR, Travel Assignment
09.2021 - 12.2021
Physician Assistant
Johns Hopkins, Temporary Crisis Assignment
06.2020 - 05.2021
Physician Assistant
Patient First
08.2018 - 07.2020
Physician Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2018
Physician Assistant
UM Laurel Medical Center
12.2010 - 05.2018
Duquesne University
Master of Science from Physician Assistant Graduate Program
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science from Health Science
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