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Eric Larsen

Eric Larsen

Falls Church,VA

Summary

Skilled Emergency Room Physician Assistant with a proven track record at GW Hospital, Prince Georges Hospital, Fair Oaks Hospital, and Fairfax Hospital Emergency Rooms, adept in medical and trauma management and demonstrating exceptional medical team collaboration. Expertise in diagnostic interpretation and compassionate patient care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Renowned for adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal care across diverse patient populations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Physician Assistant

USACS
07.2005 - Current

Responsibilities included:

  • Taking histories and performing physical examinations, as well as developing assessments and plans for adult and pediatric patients in the acute care setting, and in Fast-Track, and successfully coordinating with attending physicians.
  • Other duties including, but not limited to, interpreting lab results, x-rays, EKGs and performing procedures such as suturing, central lines, lumbar punctures, I & D, joint aspiration and other emergent surgical procedures and wound care.
  • Prescribed medications in order to treat diagnoses, diseases, and symptoms.
  • Calling patients; post-ER visit, to discuss lab work, including culture results, and to coordinate care.
  • Calling patients to discuss their satisfaction and care post-ER visit.
  • Successfully completing modules and self-learning on proper documentation of splint procedures, critical care, ECGs, Xrays, etc.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Emergency Room Physician Assistant

VEMA (Fair Oaks Hospital)
01.2007 - Current

Responsibilities included:

  • Taking histories and performing physical examinations, as well as developing assessments and plans for adult and pediatric patients in the acute care setting and successfully coordinating with attending physicians.
  • Other duties including, but not limited to, interpreting lab results, x-rays, EKGs and performing procedures such as suturing, central lines, lumbar punctures, I & D, joint aspiration and other emergent surgical procedures and wound care.
  • Prescribed medications in order to treat diagnoses, diseases, and symptoms.
  • Calling patients post-ER visit to discuss lab work, including culture results, and to coordinate care.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Physician Assistant; Prince Georges & GW Hospital

Medical Faculty Associates; Emergency Dept.
04.2004 - 01.2006

Responsibilities included:

  • Taking histories and performing physical examinations, as well as developing assessments and plans for patients in Acute care and walk-in clinic settings and successfully coordinating with attending physicians.
  • Other duties including, but not limited to, interpreting lab results, x-rays, EKGs and performing procedures such as suturing, central lines, lumbar punctures, I & D, joint aspiration and other emergent surgical procedures and wound care.
  • Prescribed medications in order to treat diagnoses, diseases, and symptoms.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.



Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
01-2003

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12-2000

Associate of Arts - Pre-Physical Therapy

Broward Community College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01-1997

Skills

  • Trauma management
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Foreign body removal
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Medical team collaboration
  • Wound care management
  • Interpret test results
  • Adept at Slit Lamp
  • Impeccable suturing skills
  • Incision & Drainage

Certification

  • NCCPA: #1059840 Expires 12/31/2025
  • Virginia Board of Medicine: #0110001785 Expires 05/31/2025
  • Controlled Substance DEA: # ML 161069 Expires 03/31/2025
  • NPI: # 1538128632







Timeline

Emergency Room Physician Assistant

VEMA (Fair Oaks Hospital)
01.2007 - Current

Emergency Room Physician Assistant

USACS
07.2005 - Current

Physician Assistant; Prince Georges & GW Hospital

Medical Faculty Associates; Emergency Dept.
04.2004 - 01.2006
  • NCCPA: #1059840 Expires 12/31/2025
  • Virginia Board of Medicine: #0110001785 Expires 05/31/2025
  • Controlled Substance DEA: # ML 161069 Expires 03/31/2025
  • NPI: # 1538128632







Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida

Associate of Arts - Pre-Physical Therapy

Broward Community College
Eric Larsen