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JENNIFER EDWARDS

LOS ANGELES,CA

Summary

Seeking full-time employment that utilizes skilled, energy and passion for providing quality patient oriented care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Disabled

None At This Time
11.2022 - 03.2024

Suffered an accident.

SELF EMPLOYED MEDICAL COVID PROVIDER

Contractor
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Help with over 100 + COVID TESTING Patients daily
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Conferred with other Medical Providers to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, COVID and other illnesses of concern.
  • Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
  • Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Certified Physician Assistant

Self Employed Provider
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Maintained work areas in patient rooms in clean, neat and appropriately sterilized condition to meet any demand.
  • Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
  • Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
  • Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in EMR Elations.
  • Closure due to COVID Pandemic

Physician Assistant

Integrated Healthcare Medical Group
11.2018 - 04.2019

Short Term Per Diem Coverage For Family Medicine Services. CMO was out office on Medical Leave Temporary position covered clinics as Floater Per Diem Provider.

  • Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
  • Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
  • Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in EMR.
  • Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
  • Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics
  • Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans for several patients enrolled in diabetic care program
  • Triaged patient calls and emails to best respond to questions concerning treatment, symptoms and medication management
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care
  • Oversaw continuity of care for several ventilator-dependent patients
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition
  • Administered well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and family medicine services

Physician Assistant Family Medicine/OB

SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
02.2001 - 09.2018
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
  • Diagnose and Treat Urgent Care Problems
  • Experience in Management of Chronic Medical Illness
  • Experience in all Aspects of Patient Care across the Lifespan with Neonatal care through Geriatrics Care.
  • Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
  • Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
  • Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
  • Followed and Treatment of Prenatal/OB Care, Antepartum, Postpartum Care and some High Risk Prenatal Care
  • Family Planning Care, Experience with Family PACT Services, STDs Education and Treatment Placement of Implants and IUDs
  • Certified CHDP Provider, Well Child Exams, Sports Physicals, Immunizations; A School Base Provider
  • Trained and Experienced in EMR with NEXTGEN
  • Dispensary Pharmacy Experienced in Dispensing Medications and Providing Patient Information
  • Spanish Speaking Provider
  • Procedures: I & D, Toenails removal, Lesions Removal, Suturing, Family Planning Implants, IUD Placement, EMB
  • Developed treatment plans with family physicians and other healthcare team members, providing consultations and referrals for other services as necessary
  • Monitored patients and communicated significant patient findings or changes in patient status to appropriate physicians
  • Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures
  • Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines
  • Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Would see about 20 - 35 patients daily as a Provider and with Nurse Visits
  • As a Senior Provider Assisted as a Preceptor for Medical Students, Nursing Students, PA Students and Medical Residents and New Medical Staff

Certified Physician Assistant

Community Health Foundation
05.2000 - 02.2001
  • Involved with School Based Home Center Clinics Well Child Exams Sports Physicals, Vaccines was aid to School Nurse with treating minor injuries and illness.
  • Maintained work areas in patient rooms in clean, neat and appropriately sterilized condition to meet any demand.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
  • Developed great rapport with patients, listening closely and empathizing with situation.
  • Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
  • Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use.
  • Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
1998

Skills

  • Dedicated to integrity
  • Team building
  • Community medicine competence
  • Obstetrics and gynecology experience
  • Observant
  • Speak Spanish
  • Conscientious provider
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate professional
  • Good clinical judgment
  • Dedicated to excellence
  • Female pelvic medicine skillfulness
  • Skills to work in diverse and multicultural environment with People of all socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Primary Care Provider in fast-Paced Community Health Center for over 20 years
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Relations
  • Clerical Support
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Team Management

Licenses & Certificates


Class C CA Driver License
NPI #
BLS For the HealthCare Provider February 2021
History of Family Planning Certification

History of CHDP Certification

Scholarships

National Health Service Corp Scholar (N.H.S.C.) 1998 - 2003

US Department of Health and Human Services, National Health Service Corps Scholarship 1996 - 1998


REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Disabled

None At This Time
11.2022 - 03.2024

SELF EMPLOYED MEDICAL COVID PROVIDER

Contractor
07.2020 - 10.2022

Certified Physician Assistant

Self Employed Provider
12.2019 - 09.2020

Physician Assistant

Integrated Healthcare Medical Group
11.2018 - 04.2019

Physician Assistant Family Medicine/OB

SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
02.2001 - 09.2018

Certified Physician Assistant

Community Health Foundation
05.2000 - 02.2001

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine Studies

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
JENNIFER EDWARDS