Elizabeth White
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Compassionate, professional Physician Assistant with over 13 years in Orthopedic surgery, interested in excelling in a clinical setting full time while seeking opportunities to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epic Consultant
Northwell Health
Syosset , NY
08.2023 - Current
- Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
- Assisted in troubleshooting application issues reported by users during testing and go-live phases.
- Participated in design reviews for new features or functions within Epic applications.
Women's Health Ambassador
Northwell Health
Syosset , NY
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations and stakeholders involved in public health efforts.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment.
Physician Assistant
Northwell Health
Syosset, NY
03.2009 - Current
- Educated patients on health maintenance topics such as nutrition, exercise programs, wound care, and prevention strategies.
- Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Documented all interactions with patients into electronic medical record systems.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary for more advanced treatment options.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to orthopedic medicine advancements.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Provided assistance during orthopedic surgical procedures and postoperative care.
- Performed casting, splinting, and suturing as needed.
- Ordered medications for pain management or infection control in accordance with physician instructions.
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
- Provided support services including arranging home health care services or durable medical equipment orders.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop a plan of care for each patient based on diagnosis and symptoms.
- Evaluated patient progress through review of lab results, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Performed joint injections to reduce inflammation or provide pain relief.
- Assisted with physical examinations of patients presenting with musculoskeletal issues.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education, and counseling.
Student Mentor
Northwell Health
Syosset , NY
03.2009 - Current
- Adhered to all policies and procedures related to student safety and security as outlined by the organization.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Conducted assessments of student progress during clinical rotations and provided feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
- Reviewed laboratory results or imaging studies with learners when appropriate in order to facilitate understanding of the diagnostic process.
- Assessed student knowledge gaps related to clinical skills or content areas through testing or observation techniques.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to clinical staff in the areas of patient care, safety protocols, and departmental policies.
Polaris Experience Ambassador
Northwell Health
Syosset, NY
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted in developing training materials for end users on new systems.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
- Identified and resolved system issues prior to Go-Live process.
- Responded to user inquiries about hardware and software, explaining features and resolving questions.
- Provided technical support during the post-Go-Live phase.
- Provided guidance on how to optimize business processes utilizing new technologies.
- Analyzed user feedback regarding system changes and made necessary modifications accordingly.
Employee Engagement Ambassador
Northwell Health
Syosset, NY
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Assisted individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
- Communicated survey procedures and objectives to interviewees.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding project progress updates.
- Provided technical support to survey participants during the process.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in survey processes through feedback from respondents.
- Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, interpreting survey questions to help with comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2007
Skills
- Patient History Documentation
- Physical Examination
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency Room Consultations
- Preoperative Evaluations
- Laceration Repair
- Educating Patients
- Wound Care
- Discharge Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Prescribing Medication
- Nutritional Counseling
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Epic Coalition Consultant
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Epic Consultant
Northwell Health
08.2023 - Current
Women's Health Ambassador
Northwell Health
08.2023 - Current
Polaris Experience Ambassador
Northwell Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
Employee Engagement Ambassador
Northwell Health
01.2012 - 01.2022
Physician Assistant
Northwell Health
03.2009 - Current
Student Mentor
Northwell Health
03.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Hofstra University