Heather Lee MPAS, PA-C
Katy,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant/Associate with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen, looking for new opportunity for professional growth. Compassionate healthcare provider devoted to health equity, wellness, and prevention. Hard working, self-motivated, and team player with excellent multitasking and problem solving abilities, and attentive bedside manner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Harris County Public Health
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Surveilled and investigated Monkey Pox, Ebola, and COVID outbreaks including cases of MISC, reinfections, variants, vaccine-breakthroughs and deaths. Investigated school and workplaces.
- Streamlined COVID-19 Case Investigation processes by reducing spreadsheet utilization by over 60%; increasing investigator productivity. Served on Quality Improvement, Beta-tested programs, and trained new hires.
- Developed risk assessments for various populations based on demographic factors, helping inform targeted intervention strategies.
- Enhanced community awareness of disease prevention through educational campaigns and presentations.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Florida Pain and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians to determine most appropriate course of action to ensure optimal pain-control for patients.
- Implemented non-medicinal therapeutic regimens including patient education on chronic pain conditions, physical therapy, yoga, mind-body therapies, and complementary treatments. Pain is multi-faceted and needs to be treated as such, from holistic point of view.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines. This ensured up-to-date information for providers performing interventional modalities.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Logistics Health Incorporated
02.2007 - 02.2014
- Provided contracted services to Department of Defense (DoD): performed annual Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) for United States Reserve Health Readiness Program (US RHRP), working nationally with teams from FL to CA, PA to PR, US VI to Germany.
- Performed Post-deployment Health Reassessments (PDHRA) for service members returning and transitioning back to civilian life after deployments.
- Focused on both physical and behavioral health issues (TBI, PTSD) and referred to VA to ensure appropriate services were provided.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Primary Care Medicine
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management (including but not limited to incision and drainages.)
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Shands Lake Shore Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment when faced with complex cases or atypical presentations requiring prompt decision-making under pressure.
- Served as trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication through thorough evaluations, clear explanations of treatment options, and compassionate care.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately ordering diagnostic tests and imaging studies based on clinical presentation and assessment findings. Coordinated admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures, including suturing, incising and draining cysts and abscesses, wound care and debridement, splinting and casting.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Hayden Family Practice
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Improved patient care and office flow by leading transition from paper charting to EMR/ EHR. Ensured timeliness of labs, reports, referrals, and prescriptions that otherwise would have been delayed.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures including routine vaccinations and health screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists, coordinating those appointments and sharing any pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources such as home health agencies and rehabilitation centers to facilitate patient's additional post-discharge services upon hospital discharge.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Family Health Center of Columbia County
10.2005 - 11.2008
- Managed diverse patient population, addressing unique needs of pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients within Rural Health Clinic Setting.
- Among first to utilize Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (FL PDMP) to encourage safer prescribing of controlled substances and reduce drug abuse and diversion.
- Referred to, consulted with, and coordinated patient care and referrals with specialty providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations, developing personalized treatment plans, and adjusting them as necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Dr. Ernest de Leon
10.2002 - 10.2005
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Conducted rounds in nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Participated as Clinical Investigator in clinical trials of medications and treatments, ensuring strict compliance with protocol and good clinical practices (GCPs).
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Children's Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2002
- Provided after-hours and weekend care under strict time constraints; Assisted in diagnosis of complex pediatric cases through detailed patient assessments, history-taking, and care plan development and implementation.
- Conducted well-child visits that included vaccinations administration, growth tracking, developmental screening, nutrition counseling, and safety guidance for parents or guardians.
- Supported physician productivity by managing caseload of 30+ pediatric patients per day, conducting physical exams, and ordering appropriate tests.
- Assisted in development of specialized programs to address unique health needs of children with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or ADHD.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing wait times, improving documentation accuracy, and increasing overall patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1998
Skills
- Utilize professionalism, ethics, cultural competency, and compassionate patient care
- Highly skilled at physical examinations, history-taking, assessments, formulation of differential diagnosis and treatment plans, patient education and counseling skills
- Strong decision making skills; utilizing and ordering necessary diagnostics including lab results, tests, and imaging only as necessary
- Perform minor surgical procedures including : laceration repair/ suturing, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, wound care, immunization administration, joint injections,and splinting/cast
- Excellent written communication skills- Medical records/ EMR, Care and discharge planning, referrals and coordination among specialists
- Emphasis on education- Evidence based medicine, Continuing Education Commitment (lifelong learner)
- Emphasis on chronic disease management, including patient education and counseling, Mental health evaluation and treatment paramount
- Certified Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Mental Health First Aid Responder
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, member
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, member
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, member
- Harris County Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), member
- Harris County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), member
- National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Recipient
- Church of the King, member and elementary teacher
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
#1045386; June 2000-present
- Certified Physician Assistant-
State of Florida
#PA9101298; July 2000-present
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Harris County Public Health
03.2020 - 02.2023
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Florida Pain and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 06.2015
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Primary Care Medicine
08.2011 - 09.2013
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Shands Lake Shore Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2013
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Hayden Family Practice
11.2008 - 07.2011
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Logistics Health Incorporated
02.2007 - 02.2014
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Family Health Center of Columbia County
10.2005 - 11.2008
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Dr. Ernest de Leon
10.2002 - 10.2005
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Children's Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2002
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Florida State University
- National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
#1045386; June 2000-present
- Certified Physician Assistant-
State of Florida
#PA9101298; July 2000-present
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