Dian Walston
Atoka,OK
Summary
Highly skilled physician assistant with background in both primary care and emergency medicine. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and execute high-quality care under pressure. Strengths include effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, adaptability to diverse patient populations, and proficiency in medical procedure execution. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and efficient treatment strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Carrus Care Clinic
Atoka, OK
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Physician Assistant
Atoka County Medical Center
Atoka, OK
12.2019 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Physician Assistant
Rowland-Flatt Clinic
Atoka, OK
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
Physician Assistant
Family Practice Clinic of Atoka
Atoka, OK
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Physician Assistant
Helton Rural Health Clinic
Coalgate, OK
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Pediatric Diabetes/Endocrinology
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Dept Anestheesiology
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Hematology/Oncology
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2002 - 05.2005
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Associate
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05-2000
Skills
- Interpreting radiology results
- Foreign body removal
- Diagnostic codes
- Primary care experience
- Medical diagnosis
- Evaluating culture results
- Direct patient care
- Ordering tests
- Interpreting images
- Assessing needs
- Patient diagnosing
- Differential diagnoses
- Performing physicals
- Health administration
- Completing examinations
- Emergency room consultations
- Telemedicine
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Weight loss protocol
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic medical records
- Emergency medicine
Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- NCCPA
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Carrus Care Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
Atoka County Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant
Rowland-Flatt Clinic
04.2011 - 12.2019
Physician Assistant
Family Practice Clinic of Atoka
03.2009 - 04.2011
Physician Assistant
Helton Rural Health Clinic
07.2008 - 03.2009
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Pediatric Diabetes/Endocrinology
06.2006 - 07.2008
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Dept Anestheesiology
05.2005 - 06.2006
Physician Assistant
OUHSC, Hematology/Oncology
12.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Physician Associate
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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