Jessie Burchard
Inman,SC
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience at Sage Family Medicine, excelling in patient care and vital signs collection. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline appointment scheduling. Strong communicator and team collaborator, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Sage Family Medicine
Chesnee, SC
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Collect and document patient medical histories, symptoms, and chief complaints
- Room patients and obtain vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight)
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted physician during procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and immunizations according to physician guidelines, promoting patient safety and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing
- Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care, enhancing understanding and compliance with health recommendations.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage provider calendars
- Verify insurance information and assist with referrals and prior authorizations
- Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and relay messages to providers
- Assist with lab processing, including labeling and preparing specimens for transport
- Supported front office duties such as check-in and check-out.
Phlebotomist
Blood Connection
Spartanburg, SC
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on donors following established safety and quality protocols
- Conducted donor intake procedures, including medical history screening and vital sign assessment, to ensure eligibility and safety of donations.
- Monitored donors before, during, and after donation for adverse reactions, providing timely care and intervention to ensure donor safety.
- Ensure accurate labeling, handling, and documentation of all blood products to maintain traceability
- Maintain strict adherence to FDA, OSHA, and organizational guidelines for blood collection and infection control
- Set up, operate, and maintain phlebotomy equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization
- Deliver excellent customer service to enhance donor experience, fostering a welcoming environment that encourages repeat donations.
PCA Unit Manager
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in the EMR system.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize patient flow.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Provided delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and enhance activities of daily living.
- Restocked essential medical supplies to maintain uninterrupted patient care.
- Assisted patients with needs in response to bell or light signal calls, ensuring timely support.
Firefighter
Boiling Springs Fire District
Boiling Springs, SC
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Responded to emergency situations, assessed conditions to contain fires, assisted victims, and prevented escalation.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment, minimizing damage and ensuring public safety.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Coordinated with emergency personnel to ensure effective responses at accident scenes and acute illness calls.
- Serviced tools and fire vehicles, ensuring rapid response capability during emergencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to enhance personal care and promote overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate, to ensure timely medical responses.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition, facilitating timely intervention for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated healthcare team on patient status to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported residents in ambulation using self-help devices, improving mobility and independence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg, SC05-2018
Skills
- Quality patient care
- Patient Intake Coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, 02/01/22
- Emergency Medical Responder Training, 12/01/21
- SC Fire Marshall Rules and Regulations Training, 10/01/21
- Fire Fighter 2 Training, 09/01/20
- Basic Auto Extraction Training, 08/01/20
- Fire Fighter 1 Training, 06/01/20
- Hazardous Materials Operations Training, 05/01/20
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighting Training, 04/01/20
Training
- Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- AIDET
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- COVID-19
- Culturally Competent Care
- Electrical Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Safety
- Hand Hygiene
- Hazard Communications
- HIPAA
- Isolation and Standard Precautions
- Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Act
- Moving, Lifting and Repetitive Motion
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Sage Family Medicine
10.2025 - 05.2026
Phlebotomist
Blood Connection
02.2023 - 10.2023
PCA Unit Manager
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
Firefighter
Boiling Springs Fire District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High School