K’Nell Engle, PA-C
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant and advanced practice provider with 10+ years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Personable, compassionate, driven and team-oriented recognized for excelling in high-volume environments. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Covenant Medical Group, Pulmonology
Lubbock, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and history taking for respiratory conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans for pulmonary patients, while also maintaining autonomy for care of each patient.
- Educate patients on disease management and preventive care strategies.
- Provide critical care to patients in the hospital that require ventilators, tracheostomy, or higher flow oxygen demands.
- Interpret diagnostic tests, including spirometry, laboratory tests, chest x-rays, CAT scans, and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Assist in managing chronic respiratory diseases through follow-up care.
- Coordinate referrals and consultations with other specialists as needed.
- Review patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Manage medication reconciliation for patients with complex comorbidities utilizing evidence based practice.
Physician Assistant
West Texas Family Medicine
Plainview, Texas
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and history taking for multiple medical conditions for all ages.
- Educated patients on disease management, medical management and options, and preventive care strategies.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, radiologic images, and diagnostic studies.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided support during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Procedures included, but not limited to: well child and woman exams, intra-articular joint injections, skin biopsies, abscess incisions and drainage, sutures, and casting/splinting broken limbs.
Education
MPAS, PA-C - Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
05.2011 - 08.2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Treatment planning
- Critical care and outpatient clinical care management for patients with multiple comprbidities
- Medication reconciliation
Certification
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, 2013
• Physician Assistant Certified, 2013-Current
• ACLS and BLS Certified
• Physician Assistant Certified, 2013-Current
• ACLS and BLS Certified
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Covenant Medical Group, Pulmonology
05.2016 - Current
Physician Assistant
West Texas Family Medicine
08.2013 - 09.2015
MPAS, PA-C - Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
05.2011 - 08.2013