Laurie Daigle
American Family Care
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Dedicated Physician Assistant with 16 years of experience in advanced patient assessments, complex procedural care, and advancing organizational goals . Known for strong problem-solving abilities, team building skills, and commitment to empathetic patient care. Proven success in fast-paced environments and advancing organizational goals.
Work History
Physician Assistant
4 Years 3 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing - including EKG's, Labs and Xray studies, to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Performed in office procedures ensuring proper technique to include complex laceration repair, incision and drainage, and reduction of common orthopedic dislocations.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular and neurological emergency situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
- Mentored newly hired APP's within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
3 Years 9 Months- Provided comprehensive emergency care in both a high-volume Level II Trauma Center and community ED settings, managing acute trauma, critical illnesses, and minor emergencies for diverse patient populations.
- Contributed to ED efficiency ensuring quick throughput while still maintaining high patient satisfaction scores.
- Performed advanced clinical procedures including multi-layer suturing, fracture reductions, abscess incisions and drainages, and joint reductions while maintaining excellent procedural success rates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, specialists, nurses) to deliver rapid disposition of patients presenting with cardiological and neurological emergencies as well as complex orthopedic injuries.
- Mentored new APP's in clinical practices and patient interaction techniques.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
5 Years- Conducted rapid triage and comprehensive assessments swiftly identifying life-threatening conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, cerebrovascular incidents, respiratory failure, and multi-system trauma to prioritize interventions.
- Executed evidenced-based treatment protocols for time-sensitive emergencies including sepsis bundles, stroke alerts (door-to-needle), STEMI activations, and post trauma management achieving high compliance with core measures.
- Served as Lead Advanced Practice Provider managing daily operations, provider scheduling, and clinical workflows for a multidisciplinary team while maintaining exceptional patient throughput and patient satisfaction scores.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
2 Years 11 Months- Conducted quick diagnostic assessments in a high volume Level II Trauma Center to deliver rapid assessment, stabilization, and disposition of patients presenting with critical illnesses to minor medical emergencies
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing including EKG's and various radiology studies.
- Led onboarding for new post-grad APP's to ensure ED readiness, compliance with core-measures, and efficient door-to-door times.
- Gained efficiency in closure of multi-layer lacerations and fracture reductions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Skills
Advanced patient assessments
Complex laceration repair
Incisions and drainage
Wound care
Foreign body removal
X-ray interpretation
Pediatric Care
New APP Coaching and Onboarding
Practice Building
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS certified
- DOT certified
Timeline
Physician Assistant
American Family Care
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Envision
06.2018 - 03.2022Read More
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Schumaucher Group
06.2013 - 06.2018Read More
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
PEPA
07.2010 - 06.2013Read More
Our Lady of The Lake Medical College
Master of Science from Physician Assistant Studies
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Our Lady of The Lake Medical College
Bachelor of Science from Health Administration
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