Gerald Boone
Artesia,NM
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with 30 years of experience in primary care and internal medicine. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination. Physician Assistant with 30-year clinical background and excellent interpersonal and management skills. Highly proficient in gathering clinical data, analyzing complex information and completing comprehensive physical exams. Successful patient management with excellent diagnosis skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Self-employeed
Artesia, NM
01.2006 - 01.2021
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and [Type] services.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Performed venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures throughout clinical rounds.
- Recorded patients' health histories and provided over [Number] consultations weekly.
- Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Administered well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and [Type] services.
- Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans for [Number] patients enrolled in diabetic care program.
- Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions to control symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in [Type] medicine.
- Used various medical technology to monitor and control patients' condition in remote telemedicine situation.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Triaged patient calls and emails to best respond to questions concerning treatment, symptoms and medication management.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Recruited, trained and supervised patient care technicians, nursing assistants and other support staff to provide high levels of patient service.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments for patients suffering from [Type] conditions.
- Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for monthly board of directors meetings.
Education
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering Medical School
Dayton, OH07.1994
Skills
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Punch Biopsies
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Pulse Oximetry
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Family Medicine
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Examining Information
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Electronic Charting
- Physician Assistance
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Patient Health Information Access
- Radiation Oncology
- Learning Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Specialist Referrals
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Client Satisfaction
- Patient Examination
- Patient Medical Histories
- Reproductive Health
- Pain Medicine
- Systems Analysis
- Social Perceptiveness
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Performing Physical Examinations
- Time Management
- Practicing Medicine
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Admission
- Joint Aspiration
- Phone Screens
- Emergency Surgery
- Disease Processes
- Standards Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Incisions and Drainage
- Web Browser Software
- Management of Financial Resources
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Equipment Selection
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Persuasion
- Science
- Instructing
- Writing
- Service-Orientation
- Programming
- Mathematics
- Negotiation
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Self-employeed
01.2006 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Physician Assistant
Kettering Medical School
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