Driven, focused, expert level Physician Assistant with over 20 years of clinical expertise in the healthcare industry. I am passionate in the delivery of superior, compassionate patient care. Skilled in team communication, EMR proficiency, and peer mentoring.
Acting as a physician assistant in hematology-oncology in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of hematologic and oncologic conditions. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans. Communication with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate efficient health care.
Acting as staff Physician Assistant in addiction medication. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of various addiction disorders. Consultation with patients regarding smoking and illicit drug cessation, and behavioral adaptation.
Acting as a Physician Assistant in the fast paced setting of Urgent Care medicine. Duties include assessment of geriatric and pediatric patients, EKG interpretation, x ray interpretation, splint application, suturing and staple placement, workman's compensation evaluation, care and treatment. DOT certified to perform DOT driver physicals, DL and Non DOT physicals.
Acted under the supervision of the area medical director. Provided leadership to advanced practitioners in region. Created schedules for advanced practitioners in region.
Reviewed patient complaints and provided recommendations for potential refunds and medical record documentation for quality control.
Assisted in the hiring process for new advanced practitioners to the region. Performed annual performance improvement evaluations of advanced practitioners
Acted as a surgical physician assistant for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Duties include endoscopic radial and vein harvesting, first and second assist duties in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, along with insertion of central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
Involved in all aspects of patient care including: inpatient preoperative and postoperative care, intensive care unit management, consultations, outpatient visits, and patient and family education.
Provide detailed history and physical examinations along with ordering and interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Acted as surgical physician assistant in a large physician group in greater metro Atlanta area that specializes in Colo-rectal surgery. Duties include first and second assist in surgery. Responsible for inpatient clinical rounds, outpatient post operative visits, and electronic patient documentation.
ACLS , BLS, DEA