Frank Price
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I like fixing things. Before proofreading and editing have been performed, a document suggests a cluster of 0000, the finest grade of steel wool, perfect for polishing or applying a final coat of wax to antique furniture, but impenetrable to the naked eye. During the proofreading and editing process, my goal is to take that opaque scratchy bundle of metal shavings and delicately tease it out, then stretch it to an inconceivable degree of tenuity and transparency to fashion a diaphanous spider web of deceptive strength, designed to capture the eye—or the fly and keep it. Even that 0000 steel wool, perfect for lending a shine to a finished product, is not designed to catch the eye. If it does, bad things happen and your day is ruined by a visit to the local ER or eye clinic. I produce spider webs from clumps of abrasive fur.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self Employed Writer
03.2006 - Current
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Achieved a positive work-life balance by setting realistic goals, managing time efficiently, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Increased reader engagement by utilizing various formats such as novels, short stories, essays, articles, blogs or scripts.
- Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services.
- Conducted extensive research to enrich the authenticity and depth of written works, providing a more immersive experience for readers.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in writer''s workshops and conferences, honing skills and networking with other industry professionals.
Emergency Physician, Critical Care Physician
EmCare
07.1999 - 02.2006
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 150 individuals per day.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Implemented evidence-based treatment guidelines that led to better outcomes for time-sensitive conditions such as stroke or sepsis.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and effective communication skills.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews and process development.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Actively participated in hospital committees focused on patient safety, infection control, and disaster preparedness strategies.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Conducted quality improvement initiatives to optimize department performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Emergency Physician
Cobre Valley Medical Center
07.1997 - 07.1999
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and effective communication skills.
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Ordered vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1980
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Pre-Med, French, German
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1976
Skills
- Draft Development
- Content Editing
- Social Media Platforms
- World-building
- Originality
- Critical Thinking
- Grammar Expertise
- Work Prioritization
- Editing and proofreading
- Creative Direction
- Document Editing
- Copyediting
- Dialogue Creation
- Grammar usage
- Attention to Detail
- Strong research skills
- Material Revising
Timeline
Author
Self Employed Writer
03.2006 - Current
Emergency Physician, Critical Care Physician
EmCare
07.1999 - 02.2006
Emergency Physician
Cobre Valley Medical Center
07.1997 - 07.1999
M.D. - Medicine
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Pre-Med, French, German
University of Virginia
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