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Ethan Emory Perkins

Savannah,Ga

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial, medical and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager, a leader and as collaborative team member. Applies medical acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Care Provider

At-Home Personal Care LLC
Savannah, Ga
11.2023 - Current
  • Attend primary care and specialist’s appointments with patients to help facilitate understanding of their health and current care plan
  • Work with primary care teams to reconcile patient prescriptions and decrease adverse effects, as necessary
  • Communicate new clinical information and discuss updated care plans with medical teams, family members, and other involved parties
  • Plan and coordinate patient pre-operation and post-operation care for upcoming surgeries and procedures
  • Coordinate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other in-home service providers to ensure current or updated treatment plans are followed
  • Ensure patient’s continuity of care throughout extended hospitalizations and inpatient rehabilitation stays
  • Facilitated discharge planning and return-to-home preparations for patients and families

Director of Health Services

The Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Community
Athens, GA
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Direct the nursing program, including implementing new policies and procedures when necessary
  • Oversee all hiring, firing, as well as the development of nursing and support staff
  • Communicate and coordinate with families, residents, and staff physicians on a daily basis
  • Participate in creating resident care plans and ensuring they are followed and updated as conditions evolve
  • Ensure the nursing unit is compliant at all times with local, state, and federal regulations

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Hanowell Spine Center
Covington, GA
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conduct thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations, and initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests or other diagnostics required for evaluation of disease state
  • Perform and interpret laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic procedures to determine appropriate intervention
  • Educate patients regarding their disease, treatments, as well as drug/treatment-related side effects and risks
  • Coordinate patient care with primary care providers as well as other medical specialists when appropriate
  • Develop individualized treatment plans following standards of care, scientific rationale and professional practice guidelines

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provide ongoing assessments of the impact of life-limiting chronic illness on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
  • Conduct urgent/acute visits on established Emory University Hospital patients with the ultimate goal of keeping the patient out of the hospital in order to receive the best medical care in various outpatient settings
  • Work closely with the Palliative Care Medical Director and Emory Executive Director for Emory Palliative Care Center
  • Consult with attending staff as requested so that symptom management for patients is effectively and expeditiously accomplished
  • Provide clinician services, clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans consistent with hospice and palliative care philosophy
  • Oversee daily operations, and provided clinical, programmatic and administrative leadership to the Hospice and Palliative Care consultation service
  • Participate in the on-call physician rotation support – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and perform patient education across a wide spectrum of diagnosis and patient demographics
  • Collaborate with professionals across Emory Healthcare to formulate integrated, patient-centered care plans
  • Devise health care goals using a holistic approach aligned with patient and family needs
  • Acute Respiratory ICU

Healthcare Policy Fellow

Office of U.S. Sen. Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
Washington, D.C.
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Performed general administrative duties, including greeting visitors and appointments, as well answering constituent phone calls and emails
  • Composed and reviewed letters to Members of Congress regarding Sen. Bennet’s position on various healthcare policies
  • Conducted tours of the United States Capitol for constituents and other special guests

Agriculture Policy Fellow

The Office of U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R, GA-12)
Washington, D.C.
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Researched and analyzed various policy issues, including: agriculture, education, energy, immigration, and transportation
  • Compiled and summarized daily press clips for issues related to agriculture, the environment, and immigration
  • Drafted and edited letters to constituents regarding Rep. Allen’s position on different policy issues via Intranet Quorum.
  • Maintained records of constituent groups’ concerns and requested actions

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Emory University
Atlanta, Ga
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Emory University
Atlanta, Ga
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural And Environmental Communications

The University of Georgia
Athens, Ga
05-2017

Additional Leadership Experience

The University of Georgia, Student Service and Recruitment Ambassador, 2015 - 2017

Assisted with recruitment and college-related activities to enhance the public and instructional image of the college, its students and its programs, Traveled across the state and nation to speak on topics related to the university, admissions and service opportunities, Interacted with potential students, college alumni and donors as well as leaders in the nation’s top industries

Alzheimer’s Association at UGA, President, 2015 - 2017

Coordinated and directed fundraising efforts of 410 members across 7 different committees, Represented the University of Georgia at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Intl. Conference in London, England, Guided planning efforts for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising awareness for Alzheimer’s research

UGA Greek Life Office, Executive Director of Leadership Programs, 2015 - 2017

Supervised and coordinated the Greek Life Office’s three major leadership programs: Freshman Greek Leaders, Sophomore Leader’s Circle, and Order of Omega., Evaluated all applications and interviewed over 250 students for positions within these three programs, Worked closely alongside the Directors of UGA Greek Life, Student Conduct and Student Affairs

Timeline

Owner/Care Provider

At-Home Personal Care LLC
11.2023 - Current

Director of Health Services

The Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Community
03.2022 - 10.2023

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Hanowell Spine Center
08.2021 - 03.2022

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Emory University Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory University Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2020

Healthcare Policy Fellow

Office of U.S. Sen. Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
04.2016 - 08.2016

Agriculture Policy Fellow

The Office of U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R, GA-12)
05.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Nursing

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural And Environmental Communications

The University of Georgia
Ethan Emory Perkins