JEROD A. BARNES

Current supplemental employment from full time ED duties. Tasked with managing urgent care patients of all complexities.

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgent care needs.
• Supported diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, EKGs, and lab tests by ordering appropriate tests based on clinical assessment.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely, efficient, and compassionate care to diverse populations.

Providing all facets of ED patient care at 212 Medical Center (Chaska), and Ridgeview Medical Center (Waconia) - Level IV Trauma Center.

• Active management of patients of all age groups.
• Experience managing patient populations with complex medical co-morbidities including geriatric care needs.
• Strong belief in great team oriented communication, with close collaboration of attending ED physicians.

Supplemental urgent care employment from primary ED employment. Managed urgent care patients primarily of all complexities in a busy, acute care setting.

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgent care needs.
• Evaluated medical histories to identify potential complications affecting treatment outcomes.
• Optimized medication therapy through careful prescription writing, drug interaction review, and close monitoring of therapeutic effects on patients'' conditions.
• Supported diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, EKGs, and lab tests by ordering appropriate tests based on clinical assessment.

• Emergency Medicine PA-C at high volume St Anthony Hospital System EDs, including Level I hospital (65k patient visits/year) in Lakewood, CO.
• Trusted member of ED APP provider group.
• Managed ED patients of all levels of complexity.

• Emergency Medicine PA-C at busy Penrose Main and St. Francis Hospitals in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Managed complex cases under pressure, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
• Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
• Delivered high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.

• Provider of Urgent Care services including laceration repair, abscess I&D, and management of lower acuity patients.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgent care needs.
• Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Optimized medication therapy through careful prescription writing, drug interaction review, and close monitoring of therapeutic effects on patients'' conditions.

• Temporary locum tenens assignment while looking for full time employment.
• Assignment included urgent care coverage at busy Mankato Clinic along with primary care coverage at satellite primary clinic.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans and improve health outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance service delivery.
• Educated patients on disease management and preventive care strategies, promoting informed decision-making.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.

Introductory Emergency Medicine PA-C employment after graduation.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to guide treatment plans and improve care delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient management strategies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results to support clinical decision-making processes.
• Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.