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Karen Brierley

Summary

I am a dedicated physician assistant with over 30 years of clinical experience. I graduated with honors from a top PA program and am proficient in many medical procedures in emergency medicine and OBGYN. I am known for having excellent communication and problem-solving skills and compassion. I value a healthy respectful work environment, and I am looking for my next home.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assitant

Reproductive Biology Associates
Atlanta
01.1994 - 08.2025
  • Conducted patient assessments in reproductive health settings. Including new patient assessments for IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, and egg donation.
  • Educated patients on reproductive options and care plans, ordering appropriate diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests.
  • Oversaw fertility treatments, educated patients, ordered appropriate medications, and determined appropriate timing.
  • Conducted FDA physical assessments and questionnaires in keeping with strict FDA-mandated guidelines.
  • Performed thousands of intrauterine inseminations, endometrial biopsies, saline sonohysterograms, and hysterosalpingograms.
  • Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
  • Provided emotional support and treatment options to patients undergoing fertility treatments and pregnancy loss in a non-biased, respectful manner.
  • Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.

Physician Assistant

Northside Emergency Associates
Atlanta
08.2003 - 01.2009
  • Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations in a fast paced emergency and urgent care setting, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and diagnostic studies.
  • Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, including ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and neurologic.
  • Performed routine medical procedures such as suturing, foreign body removal, I&D, biopsies, joint aspirations, removing ingrown toenails and splinting fractures and dislocations,
  • Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.

Physician Assistant

Harriman Jones Medical Group
Long Beach
08.1990 - 11.1993
  • I primarily worked in the Immediate Care Center/Urgent Care of this large multidisciplinary group, performing the same skills listed above at Northside Hospital.
  • I also covered for other APPs in OBGYN, Ortho and Allergy as needed.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
08-1990

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-1988

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Patience and compassion
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Patient consultation, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Emergency and OBGYN procedures
  • Staff education and training
  • Team player

Accomplishments

  • Georgia Composite State Medical Board license #2516
  • NCCPA certification for 25 years
  • Graduate of Distinction OU College of Medicine

Affiliations

  • Flying Samaritans volunteer medical group in Baja California
  • Site Director Doping Control 1996 Olympics
  • March of Dimes volunteer Recruiter
  • Volunteer and cook dinner for shelters, free refrigerators and Meals on Wheels

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Northside Emergency Associates
08.2003 - 01.2009

Physician Assitant

Reproductive Biology Associates
01.1994 - 08.2025

Physician Assistant

Harriman Jones Medical Group
08.1990 - 11.1993

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma

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