Emma Lawrence
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Compassionate Physician Assistant with over ten years of experience in the primary care setting, primarily treating adults. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care by practicing evidence-based medicine and forming meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Looking for opportunities to deepen my knowledge and experience working in the Post-Acute Long Term Care setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Physician Assistant at Salemtowne
Novant Health
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as primary care provider for Senior Adults at on-campus clinic in a Senior Living Community
- Perform memory assessments on patients living in independent residences as well as those in on-campus facilities
- Round in Assisted Living Facility; seeing acute complaints and taking care of residents' chronic conditions
- Complete Medicare Regulatory visits on long-term care residents as appropriate
- See patients for acute concerns and discharges in Skilled Rehabilitation beds
- Work directly with Hospice to provide end of life and palliative care services to patients in all levels of care
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Novant Health
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Served as primary care provider for a panel of patients
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions in primarily adult patients
- Ordered labs and imaging and provided patients with clear explanation of results
- Performed Transitional Care Management and Medicare Wellness Visits
Physician Assistant
Carolina Eye Associates
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed pre-operative physicals for patients undergoing eye surgery
Provider in Triage Forsyth Emergency Room
Novant Health
08.2013 - 10.2018
- Expedited patient care by performing limited assessments and initiating labs and imaging in triage
Emergency Room Physician Assistant
Atrium
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Diagnosed and treated acute injuries and illnesses
- Managed orthopedic injuries by performing closed reductions, casting and splinting
- Performed wound closures, foreign body removal, and incision and drainage of abscesses
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Novant Health
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Diagnosed and treated patients for acute complaints at daily walk-in clinic
- Performed well child checks and physicals on newborns to elderly patients
- Provided GYN care including counseling and prescriptions for contraceptives and cervical cancer screening
Emergency Room Physician Assistant
Forsyth Emergency Services, PA
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked as the sole provider in 6 bed Fast Track section of the emergency department
- Cared for first trimester OB patients with vaginal bleeding and arranged follow up as appropriate
- Consulted surgical specialists and hospitalists to admit or refer patients as needed
- Assessed patients with substance abuse and mental health concerns to determine need for admission versus outpatient treatment
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Peace College
Raleigh, NC05.2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Medication management
- Disease prevention
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination
Certification
- State of North Carolina License, 185686
- Board Certified by the NCCPA
- Drug Enforcement Agency Prescribers License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Community Service
- Glenn High School Athletic Booster Club Board Member
- Founder and Board Member of Michelle Lakey Liddle Memorial Scholarship
- Mercy Hill Church Kids Team
- Peace College Young Alumni Council 2018-2020
Educational Appointments
Lecturer Novant Health Primary Care Hands-on Workshop
Nov 2024 - present
- Lectured at twice yearly workshop on in-office procedures for Primary Care providers at Novant Health
Lecturer APP Launch Program at Novant Health
Sept 2022 - present
- Lectured quarterly on "In Office Emergencies" for new graduate advanced practice providers as part of Novant on-boarding program
Novant Well-Being and Leadership Series Participant
Nov - Dec 2022
Clinical Instructor at High Point University Physician Assistant Program
Sept 2016 - Sept 2021
- Served as preceptor for clinical year Physician Assistant students
Timeline
Senior Health Physician Assistant at Salemtowne
Novant Health
01.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Carolina Eye Associates
08.2018 - 03.2019
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Novant Health
05.2017 - 12.2022
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Novant Health
03.2015 - 05.2017
Emergency Room Physician Assistant
Forsyth Emergency Services, PA
12.2013 - 02.2015
Provider in Triage Forsyth Emergency Room
Novant Health
08.2013 - 10.2018
Emergency Room Physician Assistant
Atrium
01.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Peace College
- State of North Carolina License, 185686
- Board Certified by the NCCPA
- Drug Enforcement Agency Prescribers License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Methodist University
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