Hi, I’m
KETURA ISIDOR
Rockford,IL
Summary
I am a Physician Assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience in Women’s Health, Emergency, Urgent Care/Family Practice, Occupational Medicine, Rural Medicine, Hospital, and Geriatrics. Over the course of my career, I have developed the skill set and confidence to deal with critical patients in acute and chronic care settings. I pride myself on providing high quality care to all my patients by practicing evidence-based medicine. I am a strong believer in providing patient education, respectful and compassionate care.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physicians Immediate Care
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Urgent care, occupational Medicine, family practice, and women’s health
- Documented patient’s medical histories and patient care services
- Evaluated patients, prioritizing evidence-based treatment, and maintaining patient flow
- Maintained an average patient load of 50+ patients per day
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Initiated transfer of patient care to higher skilled level facilities as needed
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
- Performed necessary therapeutic procedures such as: administering injections and immunizations
- Performed minor medical surgical procedures: toenail, foreign body, implanon and intra-uterine device removal, operating slip lamp with fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases, Tropical Diseases, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Anxiety, Depression etc…
- Instructed and counseled patients on therapeutic regimens; family planning, mental health and emotional problems; promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
- Referred to and consulted with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending CMEs, educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Appleton Area Health Services
01.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Rural Medicine, hospitalist, emergency, women’s health and family practice
- Documented patient’s medical histories and patient care services
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Maintained an average patient load of 10 to 20 patients per day
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Initiated transfer of patient care to higher skilled level facilities as needed
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
- Performed necessary therapeutic procedures such as: administering injections and immunizations
- Performed minor medical surgical procedures: irrigation repair, incision and drainage, Suture application and removal, wound management, ingrown toenail removal, implanon and intra-uterine device removal, fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions
- Diagnosed and managed chronic medical conditions including: Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases, Tropical Diseases, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Anxiety, Depression
- Instructed and counseled patients on therapeutic regimens; family planning, mental health and emotional problems; promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending CMEs, educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Doctors Care
08.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Urgent care, women’s health and family practice
- Documented patient’s medical histories and patient care services
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Maintained a patient load of 30+ patients per day
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Initiated transfer of patient care to emergency department as needed
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
- Performed necessary therapeutic procedures such as: Administering injections and immunizations
- Performed minor medical surgical procedures: Irrigation repair, Incision and Drainage, Suture and suture removal, Wound management, ingrown toenail removal, Implanon and Intra-Uterine Device removal, Fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions
- Diagnosed and managed chronic medical conditions including: Hypertension, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases, Tropical Diseases, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Anxiety, Depression
- Instructed and counseled patients on therapeutic regimens; family planning, mental health and emotional problems; promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Choctaw Nation Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Emergency Medicine
- Performed rapid, focused exams in triage
- Oversaw continuity of care for ventilator-dependent patients
- Coding
- Management of Acute cases: Pneumonia, COPD, Sepsis, Kidney stones, Alcohol and drug overdose
- Administered and ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results
- Documenting patient care services
- Performing minor medical surgical procedures: Laceration repair, Incision and Drainage
- Performing therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections
- Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Centurion Clinical Research
Clinical Research Assistant
05.2008 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Recruited Participants
- Involved in clinical research process
- Performed Venipuncture
- Performed injections,
- Obtained vital signs
- Administered medication
- Placed IV lines
Dr. Frederick Maussolf’s Office
Ophthalmic Assistant
07.2006 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Vital signs
- Recorded patients’ history and chief complaints
- Checked patients’ reading vision
- Operated the automatic refraction machine
- Read patients prescription glasses
- Removed sutures
- Medical Note Taking
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical record keeping
University of Lincoln Nebraska
Research Assistant
07.2003 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Analyzed data on inbreeding mating
- Compiled data regarding genetically related diseases in drosophila flies
- Conducted studies testing inbreeding fly populations on their resistance to stress and starvation
- Sorted root samples for scanning, data analysis and for measuring their carbon dioxide concentration
Education
TRAINING
Butler University
Masters from Health Sciences
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science from Biology
Concordia University
CERTIFICATION from Biology
University Overview
Secondary Education
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Visual Prescreening
- Patient Examination
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Testing Visual Acuity
- Patient History Documentation
- Clinical Personnel Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- EMR Systems
- Individualized Care Plans
- Social Perceptiveness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Suture Removal
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Chart Documentation
- Preliminary Testing
- Patient Engagement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Medical Histories
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Active Listening
- Dressing Changes
- Pulse Oximetry
- Wound Management
- Physical Examinations
- Infection Control Procedures
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Data Collections
- Answering Questions
- Minor Surgery Assistance
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS
- DEA BLS ACLS CALS DOT
- AWARDS
- Health Sciences Student Assembly Award, April 16, 2011, Butler University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean’s list,
- 2004 University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Honors letter for top students, 2001 Concordia University, Seward, NE
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Physicians Immediate Care
05.2017 - Current
Appleton Area Health Services
01.2016 - 04.2017
Doctors Care
08.2013 - 01.2016
Choctaw Nation Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2013
Clinical Research Assistant
Centurion Clinical Research
05.2008 - 05.2009
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr. Frederick Maussolf’s Office
07.2006 - 07.2007
Research Assistant
University of Lincoln Nebraska
07.2003 - 09.2005
TRAINING
Butler University
Masters from Health Sciences
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science from Biology
Concordia University
CERTIFICATION from Biology
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