Kriste Haile
Corinth,TX
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with 34 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to inpatient, surgical cardiac patients. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to the patient and personnel. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and observational skills focused on maximizing patient care and satisfaction. Passionate about patient education and helping individuals with acute and chronic concerns. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Advanced Cardiothoracic Services
Denton, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Provide complex critical care management in the postoperative setting from admission to discharge.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Managed post operative outpatient clinic to assess wounds, vital signs, recovery status, medication adherence, and re-enforced continued follow up with PCP and cardiologist.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
Physician Assistant
North Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Denton, TX
01.2015 - 09.2020
- First-Assisting in OR, Patient management in ICU and step-down units, Patient education, Pre-op consultation and evaluation
Tea E. Acuff MD PA
Denton, TX
01.2003 - 01.2015
- First-Assisting in OR, Patient management in ICU and step-down units, Patient education, Pre-op consultation and evaluation
Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of North Texas
Dallas, TX
09.1991 - 01.2003
- First-Assisting in OR, Patient management in ICU and step-down units, Patient education
Physician Assistant
Surgical Associates of North Texas
Euless, TX
08.1990 - 08.1991
- First-Assisting in OR, Pre-Op H&P's in clinic, Post-op clinic management
Education
B.S. Physician Assistant Studies -
UT Southwestern School of Medicine, Allied Health
Dallas, TX08.1990
Biology Major, Pre PA Studies -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1988
Skills
- Leadership
- Diagnostic Testing
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Treatment Management
- Patient Examination
- Advising Patents
Certification
- Nationally Board Certified by the NCCPA
- ACLS
- BLS
License
TX #PA00112, 09/22/1994
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Avid gardener, book reader, cook, and lover of world wide travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Advanced Cardiothoracic Services
10.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
North Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons
01.2015 - 09.2020
Tea E. Acuff MD PA
01.2003 - 01.2015
Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of North Texas
09.1991 - 01.2003
Physician Assistant
Surgical Associates of North Texas
08.1990 - 08.1991
B.S. Physician Assistant Studies -
UT Southwestern School of Medicine, Allied Health
Biology Major, Pre PA Studies -
Texas Tech University
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