Kandis D. Atkins
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Passionate, reliable Physician Assistant with over 6 years experience in a fast-paced pediatric health setting providing a full spectrum of healthcare for pediatric patients, seeking full time employment. BS degrees in Radiologic Science with over 3 years' experience in urgent care setting. Dedicated to providing the highest quality and most efficient patient care. Eager to continue growing professionally alongside a team of excellence within the community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Children's Health Fayetteville
03.2022 - Current
- Physical exams to assess pediatric patients' health in fast-paced urban setting
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to enhance pediatric care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement treatment plans
- Educating patients/caretakers on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, etc.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner
- Contributing to improved team performance by participating in meetings
Physician Assistant
Children's Health Lumberton
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Physical exams to assess pediatric patients' health in fast-paced, ever busy rural setting
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to enhance pediatric care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement treatment plans
- Educating patients/caretakers on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, etc.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner
- Contributing to improved team performance by participating in meetings
Physician Assistant
First Choice Community Health Centers
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Physical exams to assess adult patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, smoking/drinking cessation
- Prescriptions & refill management
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner
- Facilitated referrals with discussed pertinent medical information for improved continuity of care
Radiologic Technologist, Temporary Hire
Doctor's Express
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and attention to detail with x-ray exams
- Cultivated positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues
- Responsibilities well beyond radiology department (check-in and out, triage, inventory manager, labs, blood draws, injections, procedure assistance, QC)
Radiologic Technologist
Southern Urgent Care
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and attention to detail with x-ray exams
- Cultivated positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues
- Responsibilities well beyond radiology department (check-in and out, triage, inventory manager, labs, blood draws, injections, procedure assistance, QC)
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus
Savannah, GA12.2014
Associate of Science - Radiology
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC07.2010
Skills
- Direct pediatric patient care (acute, preventative)
- Telemedicine
- Electronic patient history documentation (Allscripts, Athena, Greenway Success)
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Medical diagnosis & applying appropriate treatment plans
- Educating patients/care takers
- Incisions and drainage
- Suturing
- Wound Care
- Foreign body removal
Certification
- North Carolina Medical Board PA License
- National Provider Identifier: NPI
- DEA License
- NCCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
- HIPAA Certified
- BLS Certified through 03/2025
- PALS Certified through 03/2025
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Children's Health Fayetteville
03.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Children's Health Lumberton
03.2018 - 03.2022
Physician Assistant
First Choice Community Health Centers
09.2017 - 02.2018
Radiologic Technologist, Temporary Hire
Doctor's Express
02.2015 - 06.2015
Radiologic Technologist
Southern Urgent Care
02.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus
Associate of Science - Radiology
Technical College of The Lowcountry
- North Carolina Medical Board PA License
- National Provider Identifier: NPI
- DEA License
- NCCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
- HIPAA Certified
- BLS Certified through 03/2025
- PALS Certified through 03/2025
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