Kara White
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Compassionate Physician Assistant seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion on providing quality patient-oriented care. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, medical diagnosis, and treatment planning. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal patient care. Dedicated to optimizing health and wellness of patients and providing insight needed for achievement of health goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Student
South College Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed clinical rotations in various specialties such as internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, family practice, etc.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating and managing patients' medical conditions.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records as part of patient intake process.
- Assisted with research projects related to new treatments or technologies used in the field of medicine.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
Medical Scribe
Crisp Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Executed comprehensive provider documentation using current EMR.
- Performed duties related to previous patient care tech role, including wound dressing changes.
- Answered inquiries concerning progress of medical cases within limits of confidentiality laws.
- Contributed to patient care by facilitating the order of tests and prescriptions under physician guidance.
Patient Care Tech
Crisp Regional Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Accumulated extensive hands-on patient care exceeding 4,500 hours with oversight from Jessica Hart PA-C.
- Performed all dressing changes, wound vac applications, and discharge documentation on each visit
- Ordered at home supplies for patients as well as any skin substitute orders that need to be made
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Policy Organizer
Crisp Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Reviewed, edited, and resubmitted all hospital policies into a new program for the Chief Nursing Officer
- Experienced in medical documentation
File Clerk
Crisp Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Was in charge of filing important documents related to employee files
- Created new employee paperwork and helped arrange orientation with future employees
- Was able to acquire valuable hands on experience with the public through working with the community
Education
MASTERS OF HEALTH SCIENCE - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
South College
Atlanta, GA12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Crisp Academy
Cordele, GA05.2014
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Suturing techniques
- EKG interpretation
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Treatment Planning
- Laboratory test analysis
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant Student
South College Atlanta
01.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Scribe
Crisp Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Care Tech
Crisp Regional Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
Policy Organizer
Crisp Regional Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2015
File Clerk
Crisp Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2014
MASTERS OF HEALTH SCIENCE - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
South College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Valdosta State University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Crisp Academy
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