C Rachael Flynn
Golden,CO
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Specialized in delivering preventive care and executing emergency interventions, with proficiency in both invasive and non-invasive procedures to enhance patient health outcomes. Committed to optimizing patient wellness and facilitating the achievement of health objectives through targeted insights and interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
SAMGI
Lakewood, Colorado
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and developed comprehensive treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Performed diagnostic procedures and interpreted results accurately.
- Assisted in surgery preparation and provided intraoperative support.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant, Interventional Radiology
Colorado Imaging Associates
Lakewood, CO
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with radiologists to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient interactions efficiently.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Facilitated diagnostic procedures and executed minor surgical tasks.
- Managed patient follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust care plans.
- Prescribed medications while ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinated care among multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Centura Health
Lakewood, CO
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Administered and interpreted ECGs
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.1999
Skills
Electronic Medical Records
- EPIC
- IPN
- Meditech
Technical
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Interpreting radiology results
- Hospital consultations
- Telemetry
- Performing procedures
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Volunteer Activities
- Growing Home non-profit clinic (2019-2020)
Certification
- Physican Assistant Student, Certified
- ·Registered Nurse 2012 - 2027
- Advanced Trauma Life Support 2024 - 2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2019 - 2027
- ·Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2019 - 2027
Professional References
Valerie Paulson, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Red Rocks PA Program
valerie.paulson@rrcc.edu
(303) 914-6042
Giselle Tungol, PA-C
Colorado Imaging Associates
g.tungol@ciapc.com
(757) 621-7705
Claudia Dakkouri, MD
Centura Health Physician Group
cdakkouri@yahoo.com
(720) 579-4753
Heather Ross, MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor
Red Rocks PA Program
Heather.Ross@rrcc.edu
(303) 319-2597
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
SAMGI
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant, Interventional Radiology
Colorado Imaging Associates
06.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Centura Health
03.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Red Rocks Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver
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