Diana Tollaksen
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Physician Assistant experienced with complete physical examinations that can diagnose chronic and acute conditions. Detail-oriented and multi-task team player with strong dedication to patient care and well-being. Very personable, hard-working, and eager to learn the next set of skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Wardell Orthopaedics
Suffolk, VA
05.2008 - Current
- Review, examine, and diagnose patients on a daily basis for high volume private practice orthopaedic office.
- Manage patient care for approximately 150 weekly appointments.
- Perform cortisone and visco-supplementation injections.
- Perform pre-op and post-op examinations.
- Experience with surgery including total joint replacements, ACL reconstitution, and other general orthopaedic surgeries.
Physician Assistant
Mid Atlantic Gynecology Specialists
Chesapeake, VA
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Administered well-woman exams and treated transmitted diseases.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Performed gynecology surgeries weekly.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2000
High School Diploma -
Great Bridge High School
Chesapeake, VA06.1991
Skills
- Performing procedures
- Managing prescription refills
- Working with specialists
- Completing examinations
- Educating patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Orthopedics
- Office consultations
- Performing injection therapy
Accomplishments
- Received the EVMS Paragon award in 2006.
- Lecturer at EVMS for multiple topics in gynecology and orthopaedics.
Certification
- Board Certified with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Wardell Orthopaedics
05.2008 - Current
Physician Assistant
Mid Atlantic Gynecology Specialists
07.2006 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Great Bridge High School