Karen Jordan
Chunchula,AL
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, skilled in providing surgical assistance and managing patient care. Expertise in surgical suturing and patient education enhances collaboration across medical teams, leading to improved patient outcomes. Proven ability to perform effectively in demanding healthcare settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates
Mobile , AL
10.2005 - 07.2024
- Harvested greater and lesser saphenous veins and radial arteries using open and EVH techniques.
- Provided first assist during common and complex cardiac surgeries including, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery (repair and replacement), Homograft procedure, Ross procedure, ascending aortic aneurysm repair, total arch replacement, and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair.
- Provided first assist in open and thoracoscopic thoracic surgery. Procedures including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, wedge resection, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, cervical mediastinoscopy, and pectus excavatum repair.
- Provided first assist in Vascular surgery. Procedures including, abdominal aneurysm repair open and EVAR techniques, carotid endarterectomy, fem-fem/fem-tib bypass, and femoral endarterectomy.
- Functioned as second assist to cardiac surgeon in procedures such as nephrectomy and spinal surgery exposure.
- Managed patients preoperative, perioperative, and postoperatively.
- Facilitated patient clinics.
Medical Technologist
Providence hospital
Mobile , AL
08.1996 - 09.2005
- Performed generalist medical technologist duties in open heart laboratory, toxicology, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and phlebotomy.
- Executed specimen processing.
- Ensured accurate result verification.
- Maintained instruments and performed quality control to optimize operational efficiency.
- Other duties including, scheduling, ordering, proficiency testing, and writing procedures.
- Supervisor of Phlebotomy and Clerical staff December 2002 thru May 2003 (relinguished position to enter PA school and returned to generalist duties)
Medical Technologist
University of South Alabama Medical Center
Mobile , AL
01.1995 - 08.1996
- Medical Technologist generalist responsibilities in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, coagulation, urinalysis, and toxicology.
Medical Technologist
Puckett Laboratory
Mobile, AL
07.1994 - 01.1995
- Medical Technologist with generalist duties in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and specimen collection and processing.
Laboratory Assistant
Univesity of south Alabama
Mobile , Al
05.1994 - 07.1994
- Duties included, preparing, explaining procedures, and assisting medical technology students during labs, and reviewing student work prior to submitting it to the instructor.
Medical Records Clerk
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile , AL
08.1990 - 10.1991
- Responsibilities included, answering phones, pulling charts, filing, faxing, and patient chart organization after discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07-2005
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-1994
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVHigh School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
Ridgeley, WV05-1988
Skills
- Cardiothoracic and vascular surgical assistance
- Surgical suturing
- Patient assessment and diagnostics
- Pre/Post operative management
- Vascular access and wound care
- Patient education and counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EMR (Epic, Cerner)
Certification
- Alabama Physician Assistant License- PA 444
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)- Board Certified
- Medicare Enrolled and Participating Provider
- Certifications for Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvest
- BLS Provider
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates
10.2005 - 07.2024
Medical Technologist
Providence hospital
08.1996 - 09.2005
Medical Technologist
University of South Alabama Medical Center
01.1995 - 08.1996
Medical Technologist
Puckett Laboratory
07.1994 - 01.1995
Laboratory Assistant
Univesity of south Alabama
05.1994 - 07.1994
Medical Records Clerk
Mobile Infirmary
08.1990 - 10.1991
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of South Alabama
West Virginia University
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
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