Heather Hammons
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Compassionate physician assistant with extensive experience across diverse healthcare environments, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Proven track record in improving patient health through effective communication and customized care plans. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes for various populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Advanced Wound Care of Caro
Caro, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Obtain detailed histories, and perform examinations on complex wound care patients in their homes.
- Interpret diagnostic and laboratory test results, and radiographic procedures.
- Order appropriate tests and imaging, as well as prescribe medication.
- Perform sharp wound debridement, incision and drainage, suturing, chemical cauterization, application of compression therapy, and appropriate wound care dressings.
- Coordinate referrals as appropriate.
Physician Assistant
Advanced Vascular and Vein Associates
Flowood, MS
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures.
- Assisted in cardiovascular procedures as a member of the surgical team, such as lower extremity bypass, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula, and AV graft.
- Performed routine and physical exams on cardiovascular patients.
- Educated patients on preoperative and postoperative care, and provided support during the recovery process.
Physician Assistant
Wound Management Specialists
Flowood , MS
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Obtained detailed histories and performed physical examinations on complex wound care patients in ambulatory, acute care, critical care, inpatient, long-term acute care, and nursing home settings.
- Worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement best practices and interventions for acute and chronic wound care patients.
- Interpreted diagnostic, radiologic, and laboratory test results for wound care patients.
- Prescribed medications, and made specialty referrals as appropriate.
- Performed sharp debridement, maggot therapy, I&D, and laceration repair.
- Evaluated patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and coordinated care for any who needed prior testing.
- Evaluated patients for appropriate dressings based on wound etiology and appearance. Applied compression therapy, offloading devices, and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Documented all patient visits in the Epic electronic medical record.
Education
Master of Science - Medicine
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS11-2020
Master of Science - Health Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Wound care management
- Time management
- Debridement
Certification
- Physician Assistant, NCCPA Certified, Dec 2020-Present
- Physician Assistant Certification, Michigan, July 2024-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, April 2024-April 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, April 2024-April 2026
- Current DEA Registration, February 2024-October 2026
- Certified Skin and Wound Specialist (CWCS), American Board of Wound Healing, April 2021-April 2026
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Advanced Wound Care of Caro
09.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Advanced Vascular and Vein Associates
01.2024 - 09.2024
Physician Assistant
Wound Management Specialists
12.2020 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Medicine
Mississippi College
Master of Science - Health Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
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