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James Violante

Odessa

Summary

NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with 7 years clinical experience in delivering emergency, urgent, and primary care medicine to diverse patient populations with exposure in high volume urban hospitals, rural hospitals, and local communities. 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

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant-Certified

Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Provide medical care for patients, including establishing diagnoses, formulating, and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing results and therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to laboratory tests, ECG, radiological studies, hemodynamic monitoring, treatments, IV fluids/electrolytes, oxygen, etc.
  • Order ancillary services, including but not limited to, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.
  • Order or prescribe devices, supplies, and durable medical equipment.
  • Order or prescribe medications for patients at the Physician Assistant’s level of prescribing authority and practice setting.
  • May initiate and renew non-formulary medications when established non-formulary drug request pharmacy procedure is followed.
  • Document patient record entries: including progress notes, service consults, and patient orders that do not require physician co-signatures in accordance practice protocols and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines.
  • Provide education and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
  • Conduct goals of care conversations with high-risk patients regarding limitation in life-sustaining treatments and choice of surrogate.
  • Utilize telehealth modalities for the provision of care by an authorized provider. Provide training and instruction in collaboration with the telehealth coordination.
  • Perform minor surgical/therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: suturing/closure of lacerations, removal of sutures and staples, obtaining biopsies, incision and drainage of abscess, skin and soft tissue biopsies, removal or exchange of indwelling drains or tubes, insertion or removal of peripheral venous or arterial catheters, removal of central venous catheters, wound debridement/cultures/VAC dressing application and changes, nitrogen skin applications, insertion and irrigation of foley catheters, administration of local and topical anesthesia.

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, orthopedic, 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
Atlanta, GA
12.2017

Technical Degree - Commercial Diving

Commercial Diving Academy
Jacksonville, FL
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
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

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Physician Assistant-Certified

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

Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Emory University School of Medicine

Technical Degree - Commercial Diving

Commercial Diving Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of South Florida

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