Jamie Larsen PA-C
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Physician Assistant with almost 20 years of experience in primary care and women's health who is seeking full-time employment that utilizes my skills, energy, and passion for providing quality patient oriented care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Atlas Medical Group
Mesa, AZ
11.2014 - Current
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- 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.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients and their families on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, aging, moving into assisted living facilities, and palliative and hospice care.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms. Wrote orders and ensured they were executed in assisted living facilities.
- Managed nurses and the care they provided to patients while on palliative and hospice care.
Physician Assistant
Cache Valley Women's Center
Logan Utah
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed chronic conditions experienced by women which include but are not limited to thyroid disorders, anemia, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and menopause.
- Provided primary care needs as well which included acute and chronic illness that varied from URI to diabetes management.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Preformed well women exams on women of all ages which include papsmears, birthcontrol management with OCP's, and IUD and pessary management.
- Preformed in office procedures which included but is not limited to skin biopsies, removal of skin lesions, IUD insertions, and endometrial biopsies.
- Minimal oversight of obstetric patients.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physician Assistant
BestCare Med
Logan, UT
10.2004 - 09.2010
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed chronic conditions experienced by women which include but are not limited to thyroid disorders, anemia, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and menopause.
- Provided primary care needs as well which included acute and chronic illness that varied from URI to diabetes management.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Preformed well women exams on women of all ages which include papsmears, birthcontrol management with OCP's and IUD and pessary management.
- Preformed in office procedures including but not limited to skin biopsies, skin lesion removal, IUD insertions, and endometrial biopsies.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Dental Assistant
Steven Larsen DDS
Logan, UT
10.1998 - 04.2002
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-15 procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2002
Skills
- Physical Examination
- Differential Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- In Office Procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Telemedicine
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Atlas Medical Group
11.2014 - Current
Physician Assistant
Cache Valley Women's Center
11.2010 - 05.2012
Physician Assistant
BestCare Med
10.2004 - 09.2010
Dental Assistant
Steven Larsen DDS
10.1998 - 04.2002
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Utah State University