Highly personable, driven and team-oriented Physician Assistant recognized for excelling in patient care. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships. Dedicated to excellent care in both the clinic setting and the operating room.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
Herndon, VA
03.2018 - Current
Provided continuous care for three children.
I volunteered at Bush Elementary School and Crossfield Elementary School. Provided small group help, and served in the library.
Organized family activities, and handled sports schedules.
Provided transportation for after-school sports and activities.
Maintained a study schedule and worked with our children after school daily.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
Certified Physician Assistant
Hill Country Family Medicine
San Antonio, TX
12.2014 - 03.2018
Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Performed cyst excisions, and closure with sutures.
Performed skin biopsies to send off for further evaluation.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Provided preventive screenings and care to patients.
Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
San Antonio, TX
04.2012 - 12.2014
Organized family schedules.
Cared for our 3 children daily and provided early childhood education.
Certified Physician Assistant
Peninsula Plastic Surgery Center
Williamsburg, VA
01.2008 - 03.2012
Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2004
Skills
Prescribing Medication
Ordering Tests
Patient Diagnosing
Differential Diagnoses
Wound Care
Implementing Treatment Plans
Performing Physicals
Primary Care Experience
Assessing Patient Presentation
Interpreting Pathology Results
Preoperative Evaluations
Family Medicine
Continuity of Care Record
Specializing in wound care and laceration repair
Fingernail and Toenail Removal
Fine Needle Aspirations
Surgical Assisting in Plastic Surgery
Certification
NCCPA Certification-2007. 2013, 2020.
Lectures and Preceptorship
November 2010-Guest lecture on Plastic Surgery for the Physician Assistant Students attending Eastern Virginia Medical School.
March 2011-Guest lecture on Plastic Surgery for the Physician Assistant Students attending EVMS.
Served as a preceptor for Eastern Virginia Medical School PA Students 2008-2011.
Timeline
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
03.2018 - Current
Certified Physician Assistant
Hill Country Family Medicine
12.2014 - 03.2018
Stay at Home Mother
Myself
04.2012 - 12.2014
Certified Physician Assistant
Peninsula Plastic Surgery Center
01.2008 - 03.2012
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant