A caring medical doctor with over 17 years of comprehensive medical field experience. Profound knowledge of primary care, pediatrics, ob/gyn and urgent care accumulated during this time. Organized and friendly; peers and patients alike note interactions are positive with medical care providers, patients and their families. Versatile and hardworking professional. Expanded co-medical students and co-resident's ultrasound foundations during both education training periods. Seek to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Will be available for this position once ETS from the Army is complete in the next 6-8 months.
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Elisabeth Potts
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Womack Army Medical Center
Family Medicine Resident
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Managed inpatient teams with up to 24 patients.
- Managed outpatient caseloads 18-20 patients per full clinic day up to 4 days per week.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
University Of South Alabama College
Medical Student
08.2016 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.
- Provided patient care under direct physician supervision.
- Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
Womens Health Center
Volunteer Sonographer
06.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Volunteer position at local faith-based pregnancy support center. Performed obstetric imaging up to 14 weeks.
Clubstaffing
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
04.2012 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Travel sonography- 6-13 week assignments in CA, AR, PA, NC, and MS. Obtained or improved sonography skills in each position.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
03.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Winchester Medical Center
Diagnostic Radiographer
06.2006 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
Western Maryland Health System
Diagnostic Radiographer
11.2004 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
Education
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
M.D.
05.2020
University Overview
Troy UniversityDothan, AL
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.2016
University Overview
Troy UniverityDothan, AL
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
05.2016
University Overview
Mountain State UniversityMartinsburg
Associate of Applied Science from Diagnostic Medical Sonography
06.2009
University Overview
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD
Associate of Applied Science from Diagnostic Radiography
05.2005
University Overview
Smithsburg High SchoolSmithsburg
High School Diploma
07.2002
University Overview
Skills
- US implementation in Primary and Emergency Care
- Interdisciplinary Care, Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Procedures
- Patient Education
- Complex Cases
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Compliance Issues
- Quality Control Procedures
- Creative Thinking
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Health Risk Assessments
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Improvement Processes
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bedside Care
- Quality Medical Care
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Interpreting Diagnostic Imaging Results
- Airway Management
- Reproductive Health
- Pediatrics
- Patient Data Management Systems
- EMR Systems
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