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
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
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
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
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