Lisa Fronczak
Ontario,NY
Summary
Accomplished Physician Assistant with over 13 years of experience, specializing in surgery and acute care/inpatient medicine at Rochester General Hospital. Expert in managing surgical patients, performing complex procedures, and enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care. Proven ability to streamline clinic workflow and improve team performance, leveraging both technical skills in laparoscopic surgeries and strong patient management abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Surgery
Rochester General Hospital
08.2011 - Current
- General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Surgical Oncology
- First assist surgeon in operating room
- Perform bedside procedures with/without direct supervision
- Perform daily rounds on inpatients
- Emergency department consultations and admissions
- Simple and complex patient discharges
- Perform simple and complex wound care
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper preparation of operating room equipment and patient positioning for optimal outcomes.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, coordinating appointments and sharing pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Hospital Volunteer- Maternity Ward
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
2006 - 2006
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate care and assistance during hospital visits.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Williamsville South High School
Williamsville, NY06.2007
Skills
- 13 years experience in inpatient/outpatient surgery, inpatient medicine, ICU, acute care medicine, management of surgical patients, and performing bedside & surgical procedures
- First assist surgeon in operating room using instruments and medical devices, providing surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, suturing and wound management
- Great experience in vast array of different surgeries, which include: gallbladders, hernias, appendices, large and small bowel surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, surgical oncology, ostomy creations, mass excisions
- Laparoscopic and open surgeries
- Trauma Surgery and consultations: gun shot wounds, stab wounds, MVA/MVC, etc
- Suturing and laceration repairs
- Bedside procedures: Incision & Drainage of abscesses, NG tube placement and removal, surgical drain removal, local wound care/dressing changes, wound VAC changes and management, removal of central lines
- ACLS Certified (every 2 years since 2011)
- BLS Certified (every 2 years since 2011)
- ATLS Certified
- Patient Management
- Obtain and Document Comprehensive Patient History
- Medical Diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Perform Physical examination
- Make patient rounds
- Patient Assessments
- Interpreting radiology results
- Direct Patient Care
- Write routine patient care orders and protocols
- Electronic Medical Records
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge summaries
- Interpreting images
- Hospital consultations
Certification
- RPA-Registered Physician Assistant- New York State Education Department (NYSED). Issued Date: 9/1/2011. Expiration Date: 3/31/2026
- PA-C- Certified Physician Assistant- National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Date of Issue: 6/30/2011. License#: 015073.
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate- United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Registration#: MF2461464. Expiration Date: 9/30/2026
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association (AHA). Issue Date: 4/3/2024. Expiration Date: 4/30/2026.
- BLS- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (AHA). Issue Date: 4/3/2024. Expiration Date: 4/30/2026.
Timeline
Physician Assistant Surgery
Rochester General Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Hospital Volunteer- Maternity Ward
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
2006 - 2006
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Williamsville South High School
- RPA-Registered Physician Assistant- New York State Education Department (NYSED). Issued Date: 9/1/2011. Expiration Date: 3/31/2026
- PA-C- Certified Physician Assistant- National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Date of Issue: 6/30/2011. License#: 015073.
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate- United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Registration#: MF2461464. Expiration Date: 9/30/2026
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association (AHA). Issue Date: 4/3/2024. Expiration Date: 4/30/2026.
- BLS- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (AHA). Issue Date: 4/3/2024. Expiration Date: 4/30/2026.
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