Talented medical professional with over 25 years of experience offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
1
1
year of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Calvary Medical Clinic
Livingston, TX
08.2015 - Current
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
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 office visits.
Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in eCW.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Examined patients and diagnosed conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and depression on regular basis.
Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information
Physician Assistant
Central Care INC
Ft. Hood, TX
07.2014 - 06.2015
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Obtained patient laboratory results, assessed ramifications and prescribed treatments for patients with diabetic conditions.
Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain by exploring highly effective, non-opioid pain control methods.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Obtained exhaustive patient histories and completed physical examinations to gather complete health picture of patients.
Physician Assistant
Choctaw Archiving Enterprises
Bennett Health Clinic/West Fort Hood Clinic
Ft. Hood, TX
01.2008 - 06.2014
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Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Performed fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions.
Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information
Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions as needed to control symptoms.
Physician Assistant
Memorial Hospital
Carthage, IL
10.1998 - 12.2007
Certified in Family Practice.
Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care/Family Practice.
Physician Assistant
Freeport Health Network
Lena, IL
06.1996 - 07.1998
Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
Obtained patient laboratory results, assessed ramifications and prescribed treatments for patients with diabetic conditions.
Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Obtained exhaustive patient histories and completed physical examinations to gather complete health picture of patients.
Education
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Mesa, AZ
09.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Illinois State University Normal
Skills
Electronic Medical Records
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Accomplishments
Managed a staff that consistently received outstanding remarks on patient satisfaction reports.
Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Affiliations
AAPA
TAPA
CDA
Certification
NCCPA
NCCPA
Nationally certified since 2006
Timeline
Calvary Medical Clinic
08.2015 - Current
Physician Assistant
Central Care INC
07.2014 - 06.2015
Physician Assistant
Choctaw Archiving Enterprises
Bennett Health Clinic/West Fort Hood Clinic
01.2008 - 06.2014
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
09.2006 - 08.2007
Physician Assistant
Memorial Hospital
10.1998 - 12.2007
Physician Assistant
Freeport Health Network
06.1996 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Illinois State University Normal
Bachelor of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies