Lauren Traylor, PA-C
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with 12 years of clinical experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage patient inquiries, streamline communications, and facilitate timely follow-ups. Strong analytical skills with a focus on patient outcomes, leveraging technology to impove efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to evolving healthcare practices to provide exceptional support in a digital health environment,
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Xavier University of LA
New Orleans, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Assist numerous physicians with skilled support during robotic oncology surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Gather and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
- Liaise with nurses and other clinical staff to ensure OR efficiency
- Maintain detailed records of supplies used during procedures to help eliminate waste and aid in the ordering of supplies.
- Utilized various assessment tools such as quizzes or rubrics throughout the semester for evaluation purposes.
- Prepared lectures, assignments, tests and other materials for classes.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Physician Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
Jefferson, Louisiana
04.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Operated on patients using a variety of techniques including laparoscopic, open incisional, endoscopic and robotic surgeries.
Physician Assistant
Premier Health Urgent Care
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
Physician Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center- Rheumatology
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Completed training for human research as a clinical trial investigator through CITI Program.
Physician Assistant
Sanson Family Medicine
West Monroe, LA
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Determined appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on symptoms presented.
- Identified and treated acute and chronic illnesses and injuries such as COVID-19, pneumonia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and fractures.
- Independently conducted therapeutic interventions, including wound care and infection management.
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures, including incising and draining cysts and abscesses, wound care and debridement.
- Treated complex and diverse patient population presenting with acute conditions in walk-in clinic environment.
- Managed acute and chronic patient complaints with appropriate therapy, medication, education, referral and follow-up.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
Physician Assistant
Affinity Health Group
Monroe, Louisiana
10.2013 - 11.2017
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Provided medical consultations and treatments for urology and ENT patients under physician supervision.
- Determined appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on symptoms presented.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes, securing orders and ensuring proper implementations.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures, including suturing, incising and draining cysts and abscesses, wound care and debridement.
- Performed physical examinations of pre- and post-op patients.
Physician Assistant
The Urology Clinic of NELA
Monroe, LA
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Provided medical consultations and treatments for patients under physician supervision.
- Determined appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on symptoms presented.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks and physician instructions to patients.
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures, including urinary catheterizations, administration of BCG treatments, bladder scans, teaching self-cath to patients and reviewing urine specimens under microscopy.
- Performed physical examinations of pre- and post-op patients.
Education
Master of Physician Assisant Studies
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Shreveport, LA08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2010
Master of Public Health -
Tulane University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Assessing patient presentation
- Performing physical exams
- Implementing treatment plans
- Preoperative evaluations
- Ordering tests
- Patient diagnosing
- Primary and Urgent care experience
- Injectable fillers and neurotoxins
- Joint injections
- First Assist with Robotic Surgery
- First Assist in open surgical procedures
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Performing physicals
- Plan treatments
- Teamwork
- Rheumatology, Urology and ENT experience
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Xavier University of LA
02.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Premier Health Urgent Care
08.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center- Rheumatology
10.2021 - 04.2023
Physician Assistant
Sanson Family Medicine
10.2016 - 09.2021
Physician Assistant
Affinity Health Group
10.2013 - 11.2017
Physician Assistant
The Urology Clinic of NELA
10.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Physician Assisant Studies
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Master of Public Health -
Tulane University
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