Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Physician Associate
Bloomfield Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
Performs physical exams, taking patients histories, and diagnosing medical conditions.
Orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, lab work and imaging.
Prescribes medications to treat conditions.
Administers treatments, such as wound care, splinting, sutures, staples.
Educates patients and their families on managing conditions, health and wellness, and self-care.
Treats pediatric population.
Consults and educates weight loss patients and administers weight loss injections.
Works in collaboration with other providers and staff.
Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care.
Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Physician Associate
Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
09.2024 - Current
Responsible for patient admissions and discharges on Rehabilitation Unit.
Conducts new consultations and follow-ups.
Patient assessment. Performing patient history and physical exams.
Works in collaboration with other medical professionals including physicians, APP's, physical and occupational therapists to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
Administers treatments like medications, therapeutic injections, and referrals for interventions.
Educates patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options.
Creates personalized rehabilitation plans to help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.
Monitors patients' progress.
Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Physician Associate
Berkley Urgent Care
09.2024 - 11.2024
Performs physical exams, taking patients histories, and diagnosing medical conditions.
Orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, lab work and imaging.
Prescribes medications to treat conditions.
Administers treatments, such as wound care, splinting, sutures, staples.
Educates patients and their families on managing conditions, health and wellness, and self-care.
Treats pediatric population.
Consults and educates weight loss patients and administers weight loss injections.
Works in collaboration with other providers and staff.
Phlebotomist
FernCare
10.2017 - 06.2024
Maintained cleaned and sterilized equipment following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
Performed blood draws and testing, using venipuncture and capillary methods, specimen processing and specimen dispatch.
Performed clerical work and computer functions.
Phlebotomist
Ascension
05.2020 - 08.2022
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Hospital Liaison
Medical Service Company
12.2019 - 05.2020
Delivered medical equipment to patents and provided training on set-up.
Applied orthopedic braces.
Entered insurance info, using Epic application, into the system prior to equipment delivery.
Worked with hospitals and facilities to outline discharge plans.
Participated in improvement planning to optimize services and improve future care.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
Phlebotomist
Beaumont Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019
Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures to obtain adequate samples from patients.
Responsible for patient identification, documentation, and specimen labeling.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to evaluate and select proper collection methods for age specific patients.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Owner, Residential Cleaning Company
Self-Employed
08.2001 - 06.2018
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Nighnevartovsk State University
Russia
06.1995
Skills
Strong collaboration abilities
Flexible problem-solving
Workplace professionalism
Strong prioritization skills
Digital competency
Efficient resource management
Collaborative teamwork
Bilingual proficiency
Comprehensive patient evaluations
Clinical decision-making
Clinical patient management
Proficient in EMR/EHR systems
Clinical diagnostic testing
Advanced life support
Empathetic patient support
Acute care expertise
Professional References
Charles Regan, PA Program Director, Assistant Professor, Lawrence Technological University, (248) 204-3852, cregan@ltu.edu
Elizabeth Adeniyi-Kassim, MS, PA-C, Acute Critical Care, Sinai Grace, Detroit, MI
Wanda Bignotti, NP, PM&R, Henry Ford, Warren, (586) 306-3509
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