James Violante
Odessa,FL
Summary
NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with 6 years clinical experience in delivering emergency and urgent care medicine to diverse patient populations with exposure in high volume urban hospitals to rural hospitals. Talented and highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and multi-disciplinary teams. Highly effective in devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventative care, actualizing emergency interventions, and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
Physician Assistant-Certified
DispatchHealth (Mobile Urgent Care)
11.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed and implemented treatment plans to resolve patients acute/sub-acute medical problems and help manage symptoms in multiple systems to include but not limited to cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurology, genitourinary, orthopaedic, psychiatric, integumentary, and pediatric.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers for effective and evidenced based patient care.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education, and subacute services.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Effectively delivered immediate acute to subacute care in patient's homes to allow immediate access in West Florida spanning 5 counties.
- Ability to work autonomously to provide evidence based medical care to stabilize 7-10 patients and prevent ER visits and hospital admissions.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Tampa General Hospital-TEAMHealth (Emergency)
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful emergent processes in a multitude of body systems to include but not limited to cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurology, genitourinary, orthopaedic, pulmonary, psychiatric, integumentary, and pediatrics.
- Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, orthopaedic, and neurologic in emergency situations.
- Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Treated 20-30 patients per day in Emergency acute care setting.
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and specialty services.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 45 consultations weekly.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Grady Memorial Hospital-Emory Healthcare
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated with other services including radiology, pulmonary, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, general surgery, trauma units, and internal medicine departments.
- Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns, and complete physical examinations to address acute emergent processes to include but not limited to cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurology, genitourinary, orthopaedic, psychiatric, integumentary, and pediatric.
- Participated in consultations with physicians, patients and family members regarding individual patient care plans.
- Educated patients on detox, withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Recommended tentative diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
- Performed laceration repair including suturing, stapling, adhesives, and use of butterfly bandages.
- Treated 20-30 patients per day in Emergency healthcare setting.
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborate with emergency medicine providers and specialists to
manage and execute care plans for patients under 24 hour observation in Clinical Decision Unit. - Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Citrus Memorial Hospital-Envision Physician Svs
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in CERNER EMR.
- Carried out therapeutic interventions such as laceration repairs and incision and drainage to address acute issues.
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful emergent processes.
- Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
- Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Triaged orthopedic injuries by stabilizing using splinting and bracing until patient could be seen by orthopedist.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Treated and medically stabilized 20-30 patients in emergency setting per shift.
Hyperbaric Technician
Innovative Healing Systems
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Directly responsible for patient safety while administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to 10-12 patients daily
- Prepare and maintain equipment, medicine and materials needed for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Review medical history with patients and educate in accordance with physician's prescribed protocols
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm systems, ensuring that they functioned correctly
Safety Director/ Hyperbaric Technician
Spring Hill Regional Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Directly responsible for overall operation and safety procedures while administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patient care and quality
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Emory University School of Medicine
12.2017
Technical Degree - Commercial Diving
Commercial Diving Academy
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
05.2006
Skills
- Laceration Repair
- Incision & Drainage
- Performing physicals
- Regional nerve blocks
- Fluorescein staining
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Pelvic exams
- EPIC, CERNER, and ATHENA EMR proficient
- Educating patients
- Interpreting images (EKGs, CXRs, CT scans)
- Hospital consultations to multi-disciplinary teams
- Point of care ultrasonography
- Coordinating care with multi-disciplinary specialists
- Effective triage to quickly discern acute emergent interventions
- Evidence-based medicine
- Postoperative evaluations
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified Physician Assistant. Expires December 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Acute Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification, American College of Surgeons. Expired January 2023
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants
- Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant-Certified
DispatchHealth (Mobile Urgent Care)
11.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant-Certified
Tampa General Hospital-TEAMHealth (Emergency)
11.2020 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant-Certified
Citrus Memorial Hospital-Envision Physician Svs
11.2020 - 04.2021
Physician Assistant-Certified
Grady Memorial Hospital-Emory Healthcare
07.2018 - 06.2021
Hyperbaric Technician
Innovative Healing Systems
03.2012 - 07.2015
Safety Director/ Hyperbaric Technician
Spring Hill Regional Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2012
Technical Degree - Commercial Diving
Commercial Diving Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified Physician Assistant. Expires December 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association. Expires November 2026
- Acute Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification, American College of Surgeons. Expired January 2023
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Emory University School of Medicine
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