Laraine Bowen

• Working closely with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians, conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Developed plans for patient management that entailed a multi-modality approach with appropriate interventions, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication management when appropriate.
• Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
• Monitored the progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits, adjusted treatments based on their response to therapy and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by the supervising physician. Documented all patient visits through an electronic medical record system.
• Reviewed both internal and external patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
• Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.

• Enhanced multi-faceted approaches to chronic pain through coordination with interventional specialists.
• Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Counseled patients about wellness activities, including diet and exercise regimens.
• Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
• Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
• Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.

• Collaborated with physician rehabilitation teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Performed physical examinations for new and established patients.
• Conducted and evaluated diagnostic studies, creating treatment plans.
• Managed the development and execution of effective treatment plans in osteoporosis clinic.

• Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies under the supervision of physician, medicine, and rehabilitation providers.
• Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
• Performed routine medical procedures, such as injections, joint, and trigger point.

• Collaborated with rheumatologist for comprehensive patient care and management.
• Specialized in creating customized treatment plans for individuals with fibromyalgia.
• Partnered with various professionals in the network to enhance referrals.
• Executed various injection procedures for individuals with rheumatic conditions.

• Provided primary care services within a 60-bed unit in the extended care department of Veterans Administration Medical Center.
• Conducted patient admissions to the extended care unit.
• Collaborated with staff physicians in the daily care and management of acute and chronic medical conditions of the rehabilitation patient, and long-term care resident.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.

• Conducted preoperative assessments for various surgical procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Ordered and reviewed diagnostic studies.
• Engaged appropriate consultants for surgical clearance evaluation.
• Handled emergency cases in ambulatory surgery department pre and post operatively.

• Worked part-time in the emergency department, urgent care, performing initial evaluations and examinations, establishing diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans.
• Teamed up with emergency room physicians for challenging patient care.
• Coordinated and facilitated transitions of care to emergency physicians as needed.

• Provided services in both a rural and after-hours clinic.
• Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
• Executed scheduled preventive health assessments.
• Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens

• Worked full-time at a psychiatric inpatient facility, conducted both non-emergent and emergency admissions
• Conducted assessments for new admissions.
• Assessed patient documentation to gather historical health information.
• Ensured efficient execution of medical orders through effective management of hospital rounds.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals during team meetings.

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