Drake Terrell
Orlando,FL
Summary
Fellowship trained Cardiology Physician Assistant with inpatient experience across multiple cardiology sub specialties in high acuity hospital setting. Known for collaborative, team oriented and patient centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Inpatient cardiology coverage across interventional, advanced heart failure, EP and general cardiology service
- Frequent involvement in structural heart patients including TAVR and TEER interventions. Assisted with periprocedural and post procedural management
- Utilizes invasive hemodynamics (RHC/LHC) data, echocardiographic images/reports, telemetry and labs to guide inpatient management in collaboration with attending physicians
- Periodically provides CT surgery cross coverage, assisting with POD1 operative care and participating in consult evaluation and pre operative cardiac surgery workups
- Provides inpatient care for LVAD patients with familiarity in device parameters and alarms collaborating closely with AHF and VAD teams
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care, discharge planning and patient/family communication
- Periodically serves as consult APP in the Emergency Department for evaluation of acute cardiac complaints and disposition planning
APP Cardiovascular Fellow
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Completed structured cardiology fellowship with rotations through interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, CCU, AHF and electrophysiology
- Participated in care of critically ill cardiac patients in the CCU and step down settings under attending supervision
- Gained exposure to mechanical circulatory support including impella, IABP and ECMO
- Assisted with inpatient stress testing supervision and post test clinical assessment
- Developed and delivered patient centered educational seminar for heart failure patients focusing on disease understanding in collaboration with physical therapy, nutrition and social work
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA05-2019
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) by NCCPA
- Florida PA license - active
- Illinois PA license - pending
- BLS - active
- ACLS - active
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
APP Cardiovascular Fellow
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University