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Eileen Tobin
Physician Assistant
East Haven,CT
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth as Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker. Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing 25+ years of healthcare experience.
Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Physician Assistant, Surgery
Midstate Medical Center (Hartford Health Care)
Meriden, CT
12.2009 - 05.2022
- Enthusiastic energetic Physician Assistant of a 14 member 24/7/365 Physician Assistant General Surgical team in a non-resident teaching in-patient facility.
- Performed Surgical First Assist in the following sub-specialty areas:
- Extensive experience in:open / Laparoscopic/ DiVinci Robotic general surgical cases including the following:
- ENT
- Bariatric / upper GI
- Thoracic
- Vascular
- Urological
- GYN
- Breast
- Plastic
- Complex wound care
- Wound VAC application.
- Shared rotating duty of primary general surgical service coordinator
- Autonomous evaluation of ED patients for potential surgical admission including:
- Performed H&P, ordered and evaluated various appropriate laboratory work; radiographic imaging ; efficient direct communication with attending MD regarding patient condition; admission to floor or coordinated transfer for immediate operative procedure.
- Efficient comprehensive daily patient rounds; with immediate medical record updates.
- Empathetic and fully engaged in discussing with the patient and family members -patient's condition, interpretation of test results, therapeutic goals and plan.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Effective communication with consultants, nursing and all ancillary care staff for on-going coordinated care of each patient and their families.
- Comprehensive Discharge summaries.
- Naturally respectful, active listener who is sensitive towards diverse cultural beliefs.
- Committed to teaching and mentoring of staff, PA students.
- Compliant with institutional educational requirements and certifications.
- Continuous life-long academic curiosity and skill development.
Physician Assistant, Surgery
Shoreline Surgical Associates
Middletown, CT
12.1999 - 12.2009
- Surgical Physician Assistant to four general surgeons who also sub specialized in:
- Thoracic, Vascular, Upper GI, Bariatric surgery.
- Daily patient interaction volume varied from 40 -50+ / week
- Surgical First Assist
- Autonomously productive regarding:
- Efficiently performed daily rounds of inpatients, including physical examinations, ordering / interpretation of laboratory data, ordering of radiographic testing as appropriate. Rapid daily charting. Active, precise communication with attending MD.
- Consulted by Emergency Department for patients with potential surgical intervention / admission.
- Effective collaboration with consultants / Medical / nursing and ancillary staff regarding in-patient care goals / progress.
- Committed to HIPPA as well as gender and cultural sensitivity.
- Active listener by nature enhancing communication with patients and their families for greater understanding and demystification of patient's illness process, therapeutic goals and recovery.
- Discharge of all practice in-patients/ rapid dictation of pertinent information of hospitalization.
- Compliance of all institution educational requirements.
- Lifelong academic curiosity and devotion to skill development / refinement.
- Career-long mentoring / training of PA students
Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine
Middlesex Hospital Outpatient Center
Essex, CT
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Managed off-site Occupational Medicine Clinic with staff of two.
- Average number of patient evaluations 20+/ day
- Pre-employment physical examinations
- CDL license examinations
- Evaluation of work related injuries, environmental / chemical exposures
- Initiated Laboratory, radiographic testing as appropriate
- Completed in-depth evaluations, gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits
- Performed therapeutic injections, suturing, initial fracture management
- Expedient maintenance of comprehensive patient medical records
- Continuous effective communication with employers regarding employee examination, injury management, therapeutic plan, recovery progress, return to regular work / modified duty availability.
- Continuous commitment general and Occupational Medicine education and skill development.
Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine
Industrial Health Care
Norwich, CT
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Physician Assistant for busy three medical provider Occupational Medicine Clinic
- Daily patient volume: 18-25 / provider
- Pre- Employment Physical Examinations
- CDL License Physical Examinations
- Evaluation of work related injuries, exposures
- Implemented laboratory testing / radiographic imaging as appropriate
- Recommended appropriate therapeutic treatment / specialist referrals / initial fracture management.
- Suturing of lacerations / wound care
- Prompt communication with employer regarding patient condition, medical / therapeutic recommendations
- Prompt communication with employer regarding employee's therapeutic progress / availability of limited work duty
- Patient follow-up as appropriate
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 05.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Earth Science
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT 09.1975 - 05.1978
Skills
Autonomously productive
Clear, effective communication with patients and families regarding the patient's diagnosis, treatment recommendations and overall plan; with the goal of inspiring trust and being sensitive to demystifying the medical system
Ongoing collaboration with all clinical and ancillary staff
Continuous effort to be an effective clinical resource to all staff
Active listening
First Assist Surgery
Extensive experience: suturing, wound care, complex Wound VAC application
Initial fracture management
Chest tube insertion / management
Central line placement
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- American Association of Physician Associates
- Connecticut Association of Physician Assistants
Certification
NCCPA Certification#: 1037777
Interests
Kayaking
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Surgery
Midstate Medical Center (Hartford Health Care)
12.2009 - 05.2022
Physician Assistant, Surgery
Shoreline Surgical Associates
12.1999 - 12.2009
Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine
Middlesex Hospital Outpatient Center
01.1998 - 12.1999
Physician Assistant Occupational Medicine
Industrial Health Care
01.1997 - 02.1998
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program
Quinnipiac University
05.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Earth Science
Eastern Connecticut State University
09.1975 - 05.1978