Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliation
Personal Information
Supplemental
Goal
Timeline
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JOHN HYDE ALDEN, JR.

Bluffton,SC

Summary

35 years experience in the delivery of primary health care services, reflecting Expertise in providing a variety of services in support or organization’s operations Working knowledge of available resources to provide the best possible health care Ability to establish priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to changing situations Sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, respect for people, and desire to assist others Interpersonal relationships with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds A detail oriented person, strong work ethic, good listener, patience, and dependability Adeptness in developing and maintaining patient confidence

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

South Carolina Department Of Corrections
10.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Physician Assistant

ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
01.1998 - Current
  • Under contract with the Onondaga County Heath Department to provide healthcare for the Onondaga County Justice Center (650 inmate population and 15 bed medical housing unit)
  • Also provides coverage as needed for the county STD clinic

Physician Assistant

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
01.1990 - 01.1998
  • Under contract with Correctional Medical Services, St
  • Louis, MO at this facility (1500 inmate population and 16 bed medical unit) with responsibility for triage and management of primary care
  • Clinical: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations; Triage new patients; Develop care plans for chronically ill patients; Organize daily sick call activities; Suture minor lacerations; Assess and treat orthopedic injuries; Monitor patients with chronic medical conditions; Monitor & treat patients acute drug & alcohol withdrawal; Order and perform laboratory and diagnostic testing; Aid physician during examinations and treatments
  • Project Development: Assisted in the organization of the chronic care clinic program for the Onondaga County Justice Center; Active member of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee; Member of the quality assurance committee; Assisted with the development of the infection control policy for the Prince George County Correctional Center

Education

B.S. - Physician Assistant

Gannon University
Erie, PA
01.1989

Skills

  • Patient management
  • Suturing
  • Patient history documentation
  • Educating patients

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 1997
  • HIV Counseling Skills-Level I, 1995

Affiliation

Fellow Member, American Academy of Physicians Assistants

Personal Information

Title: PA-C

Supplemental

NCCPA continuing Medical Education Conferences, courses, and selected reading

Goal

Currently seeking to expand my horizons in a Non-Medical capacity , in a position that will utilize my dependability, work ethic and problem solving skills.

Timeline

Physician Assistant

South Carolina Department Of Corrections
10.2015 - Current

Physician Assistant

ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
01.1998 - Current

Physician Assistant

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
01.1990 - 01.1998

B.S. - Physician Assistant

Gannon University
JOHN HYDE ALDEN, JR.