Kelsey McCoy
Lebanon,VA
Summary
Clinically trained physician assistant with hands-on experience in patient care and collaborative provider relationships. Brings a deep understanding of therapeutic decision making, patient outcomes, and practice work flow. Adept at building trust, delivering concise scientific messaging, and influencing treatment adoption through data driven, compliant communication. Motivated to transition clinical insight into impactful pharmacologic pharmaceutical sales performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Ballad Health
Lebanon, VA
02.2019 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Local Medical Examiner
Virginia Department of Health
Roanoke, Virginia
05.2016 - Current
- Stayed updated on industry best practices through continued education courses, conferences, and workshops.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
- Conducted preliminary examinations of bodies to identify victims, locate signs of trauma and identify factors indicative of time of death.
- Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis.
Physician Assistant
Schumacher Clinical Partners
Abingdon, Virginia
11.2015 - 05.2021
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science -
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN08-2015
Bachelor of Science -
Radford University
Radford, Virginia05-2012
Skills
- Deep understanding of disease states and treatment pathways
- Relationship building with healthcare professionals
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results and clinical data
- Strategic planning
- Evidence-based medicine communication
- Translating clinical trials and information into practical messaging
- Understanding formulary, reimbursement, and access dynamics
- EMR / EHR experience
Accomplishments
2024 Servant's Heart Winner
2024 Healthcare Hero Winner
Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Virginia Department of Health.
- Licensed Physician Assistant- Tennessee Department of Health
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Opioid Prescribing & Pain Management Training Certificate - DATA 2000
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Ballad Health
02.2019 - Current
Local Medical Examiner
Virginia Department of Health
05.2016 - Current
Physician Assistant
Schumacher Clinical Partners
11.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Science -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science -
Radford University