Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop appropriate treatment plans including ordering and interpretation of diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies and application of pharmacotherapy to ensure effective and efficient patient care of emergent and chronic illnesses while care team in a fast-paced/ high volume emergency settings.
Perform emergent procedural interventions when indicated
Provided continued managment and advanced care plans of Observation status patients while scheduled in the Clinical Decision Unit
Ensured compliance with credentialing standards at multiple facilities across all North and South Campuses.
Physician Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates
Crystal River
10.2017 - Current
Deliver comprehensive and personalized treatment plans including recommendations for alternative therapies based on patient needs for a variety of digestive diseases acute and chronic in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Maintained accurate patient care documentation of all patient visits, diagnoses, treatments provided, and follow-up care required using electronic health record systems while excelling in a high volume schedule .
Perform nonemergent clinic based procedures.
Manage IBD Infusion Clinic, providing initiation and maintenance therapy for patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis as well as monitoring disease remission or progression via scheduling of appropriate endoscopic procedure, laboratory monitoring and interpretation of advanced imaging with pharmaceutical adjustments as needed
Physician Assistant
Citrus Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
Inverness
12.2017 - 10.2021
Conducted patient assessments and provided care plans in high-pressure emergency settings while ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging in conjunction with physician.
Provided support, when indicated, with procedures such as intubations, performing thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, central line placement ect.
Medical Assistant
South Baldwin Family Practice L.L.C.
Foley
06.2013 - 05.2015
Medical Assistant
John D. Sherrod M.D., Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Daphne
03.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Master of Medical Sciences - Physician Assistant Studies
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harrogate TN
08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine/Biology
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
05-2012
Skills
Complex Laceration Repair
Joint/ Fracture Reduction
Incision and Drainage
Joint Aspiration
Paracentesis
Peripheral Line Placement
Esophageal Manometry
Anorectal Manometry
Neurotoxin Injection
Basic Dermal Filler Injection
Certifications And Licensures
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/16 - current
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/16 - current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/16 - current
Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam, Passed, 08/01/17
Physician Assistant - Actively Licensed, Florida Board of Medicine, Department of Health
Service And Achievements
Healthcare Hero, Citrus County Chronicle, 08/01/20
Medical Mission - Honduras, Lincoln Memorial University, 04/01/16
Medical Mission - Nicaragua, Spring Hill College, 07/01/12
Collegiate Mission - Belize, Spring Hill College, 06/01/11
Professional Memberships
American Association of Physician Assistants, 05/01/15, Current
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants, 05/01/15, 05/01/18
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department
04.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
Citrus Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
12.2017 - 10.2021
Physician Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates
10.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
South Baldwin Family Practice L.L.C.
06.2013 - 05.2015
Medical Assistant
John D. Sherrod M.D., Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
03.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Medical Sciences - Physician Assistant Studies
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Physician Assistant in Surgical Critical Care; Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at UCHealth Medical GroupPhysician Assistant in Surgical Critical Care; Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at UCHealth Medical Group