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Donna Strigle
Corvallis,OREGON
Summary
Compassionate Physician Assistant with a proven track record at Samaritan Health Services, excelling in patient care coordination and health literacy promotion. Recognized for implementing effective discharge planning that significantly reduced hospital readmission rates with close collaboration with care coordinator.
Adept at wound closure techniques and fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
08.2014 - Current
- Assessed patient health status through comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests. utilizing EHR to identify care gaps.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Conducted follow-up evaluations to monitor patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance patient throughput and reduce wait times efficiently.
- Collaboration with teams to help enhance patient satisfaction scores.
- Mentored new Physician Assistants, fostering professional development and skill advancement within the team.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Implemented vaccination program that increased community immunity levels, contributing to public health improvement.
- Facilitated community health workshops, raising awareness on preventive measures for chronic diseases.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by implementing effective discharge planning and patient education programs.
- Utilization of tele med visit to broaden access.
Physician Assistant
Banner Healthcare
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Improved patient care continuity by maintaining detailed and accurate medical records, facilitating effective follow-up treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Washington/University of Alaska
Seattle, WA/Anchorage Ak08-2011
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Wound closure techniques
- Detailed recording of patient medical histories
- Health literacy promotion
- Nexplannon
- skin biopsy
- Clinical incision and drainage procedures
- Administration of appropriate medications for mental health treatment
- Counseling in effective pain manament
- Evidence-based medicine
- Diagnostic codes
- Interpreting images
- Triage
- Weight loss protocol
Affiliations
Family medicine physician assistants
Interests
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
08.2014 - Current
Physician Assistant
Banner Healthcare
09.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Washington/University of Alaska