John Ray
Tarzana,CA
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant with a background in fast-paced, high-stress environments, such as emergency rooms and surgery. Skills include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of complex medical procedures under supervision of attending physician. Strengths encompass exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability to changing situations, and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Notable contributions made in enhancing patient satisfaction and improving healthcare delivery processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
West Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Preoperative responsibilities included conducting history and physical exams, assessing surgical risk factors. Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs and imaging studies. Patient education, including explaining procedures and obtaining consent. Coordinating care for patients with comorbid conditions to ensure they are fit for their surgery.
- Intraoperative responsibilities included first assist in surgery, ranging from general surgery, bariatrics, thoracic, oncologic, colorectal, and robotic cases.
- Postoperative responsibilities included monitoring patients in the PACU, managing pain, and evaluating for complications. Performing daily rounds and communicating with the interdisciplinary team, managing post-operative wound care. Preparing patients for discharge and providing follow-up instructions.
- Additional responsibilities included surgical clinic as well as taking surgical call.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Marina Del Rey, CA
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Worked alongside the supervising physician in the main ER, taking care of high-acuity patients. Develop a differential diagnosis, order appropriate diagnostic imaging, and labs in order to come to an appropriate patient disposition.
- Perform basic ER procedures, as well as more complex procedures such as assisting on codes, performing intubations, central line placements, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, and reductions of dislocations and fractures.
- Coordinate with specialists as needed to ensure appropriate care and follow up.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
West Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Main responsibilities included rapid assessment and triage of incoming patients, and formulating a differential diagnosis based on initial findings. Also worked in the Fast Track setting.
- Ordered and interpreted appropriate labs and imaging studies, initiate treatment plans including medications, and wound care.
- Performed procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, reduction of fractures and dislocations, insertion of central lines, placement of chest tubes as well as others.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Saint John's Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
10.2006 - 05.2017
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate diagnosis and treatment of emergency cases.
- Established medical diagnoses and conferred with physician team to discuss findings and treatment plans.
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Saint John Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Worked alongside a single orthopedic surgeon as the first assist in the operating room.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures as needed to evaluate patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records documenting all findings, evaluations and treatments rendered to each patient visited.
- Assisted with surgery by providing exposure, hemostasis, suturing and other technical duties as delegated by the surgeon.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches or braces when indicated.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Surgical assistance
- Time management
- Chart preparation
- Postoperative care
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
09.2014 - 03.2022
General Surgery Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 01.2018
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Saint John Medical Center
09.2007 - 04.2009
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Saint John's Medical Center
10.2006 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Northridge
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