Lisa Kurker Mitchell
Walpole,MA
Summary
Versatile Physician Assistant with extensive experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care and Esthetic Medicine. Adept at triage, conducting comprehensive patient assessments and implementing effective treatment plans as well as owning and operating a medical esthetics practice for over twenty years.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant and Owner
Medical Laser Solutions, PC
Norwood, MA
10.2005 - Current
- Provide medical esthetic treatments including IPL, laser, chemical peels, neurotoxin and dermal fillers, supervised medical weight loss and treatment of other dermatologic concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans and interventions
- Mentored professionals starting in the esthetics field on clinical procedures including laser, chemical peels and injection technique/safety
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat dermatologic conditions and alleviate symptoms
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices
- Utilize EMR systems for accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and safety metrics across services.
- Run all aspects of the business end of the practice
- Earned certifications in laser, chemical peels, master injector of neurotoxin and dermal fillers and awarded Best Medical Esthetic Practice locally
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care & Primary Care
Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Harvard Community Health Plan (now Atrius Health)
Boston, MA
10.1991 - 10.2007
- Treated up to 45 patients per day of all ages for acute illness or injuries at Mansfield Health Center (satellite of Sturdy Memorial Hospital).
- Performed Primary Care for both Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Harvard Community Health Plan (now Atrius Health)
- Conducted patient assessments, gathering medical histories and performing physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on industry advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care practices continually.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as minor trauma, cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage across various departments within the healthcare facility, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty roles as needed.
- After hours work on Laceration Team meeting patient onsite and evaluating and repairing lacerations.
- After hours work at Children's Hospital in Boston taking emergency phone calls for all pediatric departments of Harvard Community Health Plan sites, triaging and advising parents on their child's condition and making the appropriate plans for treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Northeastern University
Boston, MA09-1991
Bachelor's - Pyschology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-1985
Timeline
Physician Assistant and Owner
Medical Laser Solutions, PC
10.2005 - Current
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care & Primary Care
Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Harvard Community Health Plan (now Atrius Health)
10.1991 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Northeastern University
Bachelor's - Pyschology
Boston College