Assigned to Florida Medical Detachment, FLARNG 2010-2021. On reserve status: Perform Periodic Health Assessments and Chapter 2 physicals.
Skillfully utilized EMR platforms including MEDCHART, eMMPS, and MODS and periodically assisted with LOD and Medical Review Board processes.
Deployed in support of OIF operations in Baghdad, Iraq 2009-2010. Assigned as Senior Physician Assistant and Level II/Troop Medical Clinic Officer in Charge. Responsible for medical care of 5000+ soldier brigade. Additional duties include direct management of TMC operations, providers, and ancillary staff.
Work History
Physician Assistant
Cornerstone Medical Care
Brandon, Florida
09.2011 - 08.2016
Provided primary care to a diverse adult patient population age 18-100 years old.
Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illness, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiologic studies, performing routine physical examinations, and coordinating referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Spear headed EMR transition for practice.
Participated and contributed to successful credentialing for meaningful use.
Physician Assistant
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
06.2010 - 08.2011
Responsible for initial and ongoing management of inpatient population.
Conduct history and physical on admission, order and interpret diagnostic radiologic and laboratory tests, formulate treatment plans for both teaching and non-teaching cases.
Facilitated ER admissions for Hospitalist
Work closely with house staff, hospitalist attendings and consultants, midlevel providers, and other ancillary services.
Physician Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Health System
Fayetteville, NC
01.2005 - 01.2009
Responsible for diagnosis, treatment ongoing medical management of inpatient population in conjunction with Hospitalist team.
Independently managed assigned group of patients from admission to discharge, to include ordering, interpreting and treating diagnostic laboratory and radiologic tests, discharge teaching and coordination.
Periodically assisted with admissions to include obtaining history and physical, development of treatment plan, and coordinating congruent transition from Emergency Department to inpatient unit.
Registered Nurse
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2003 - 09.2004
Provided acute nursing care for dialysis and medical/surgical patients.
Managed continuous peritoneal dialysis ACLS and telemetry skills utilized.
Registered Nurse
Shands at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
06.2001 - 08.2002
Cardiac/Intermediate Care Step-down RN Provided nursing care to cardiac and cardiac transplant patients Managed continuous inotropic infusions, immunosuppressant medication, post surgical and post transplant recipients Responsible for patient education, discharge teaching, and cardiac rehabilitation ACLS and telemetry skills utilized.
Education
Doctorate of Medical Science (DMS) - Physician Assistant
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
2001
Associate of Arts - Nursing
State College of Florida
1998
Certification
NCCPA Certification, BLS-Provider, Florida state PA license
Affiliations
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Army Physician Assistants
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Florida Army National Guard
04.1998 - 11.2021
Doctorate of Medical Science (DMS) - Physician Assistant