Jinae Spear, MMS, PA-C
Spring,TX
Summary
Physician Assistant offering a strong history of success bringing 15+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Self-starter and proficient multi-tasker.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Diagnose and treat sleep disorders while working in multidisciplinary team to include Surgery (Otolaryngology and Bariatric Surgery), Psychology, Orthodontia, and Neurology.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, and obesity to improve overall health and wellness.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Physician Assistant
CVS Health
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
Physician Assistant
WeeKare Pediatrics
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
Physician Assistant
RediClinic, Vintage Park
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Maintained work areas in patient rooms in clean, neat and appropriately sterilized condition to meet demand.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Physician Assistant
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Evaluated patient and family treatment outcomes and modified care plans in consultation with physicians and other health team members.
- Educated patients and family members on overall wellness, health problem prevention, current health status maintenance and warning signs for common acute and chronic illnesses.
- Monitored patients and communicated significant patient findings or changes in patient status to appropriate physicians.
- Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina08.2005
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Preventive Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Telemedicine
- Office consultations
- EMR / EHR
- Staff education and training
- Weight loss protocol
Accomplishments
- Contributed to clinical research on the topic of Utilization of Advance Practice Providers in a Pediatric Sleep Program: A Strategy for Expansion and Outcomes. May 2024.
- Collaborated with Bariatric Surgery Team on Quality Improvement Project on Leveraging telemedicine in multidisciplinary setting. May 2023.
- Contributed to clinical research on the topic of A unique presentation of Type I Chiari Malformation. May 2022.
- Ambulatory Practitioner Award for Excellence in Patient Experience for providers with mean Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction scores > 99%.
- Chosen to participate in Surgical Advanced Practice Providers' Mentorship Program. Development of Quality Improvement Projects.
- Selected as Department of Surgery Physician Assistant of the Year 2018.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2019
Physician Assistant
Texas Children's Pediatrics
08.2015 - 04.2016
Physician Assistant
CVS Health
07.2012 - 12.2016
Physician Assistant
RediClinic, Vintage Park
02.2011 - 01.2012
Physician Assistant
WeeKare Pediatrics
02.2010 - 06.2012
Physician Assistant
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
02.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina