Lori McCullough PA-C
Belleville,IL
Summary
Physician Assistant crossed-trained in Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Psychiatric Care and Rheumatology with 20 years clinical experience. Rare combination of expertise and ability to care for patient in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical abilities with demonstrated understanding of medical conditions, procedures and teamwork.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Met with patients and family's to discuss medical histories and current complaints and then admit to the hospital, placed orders, rectified medications, performed H & P's.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Collaborated with patients and family's in order to form a treatment plan we all agreed upon.
ED Physician Assistant
Belleville Memorial Hospital/Memorial Shiloh
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms.
Ordered and executed various tests, performed suturing, minor surgical procedures, arthrocentesis, intubation, joint reductions, analyses of diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition. - Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations. - Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and emergency services.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
ED Physician Assistant
Northwest Healthcare/Christian Hospital
09.2010 - Current
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms.
- Ordered and executed various tests, performed suturing, minor surgical procedures, arthrocentesis, intubation, joint reductions, analyses of diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and emergency services.
ED Physician Assistant
Alton Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 2017
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms.
- Ordered and executed various tests, performed suturing, minor surgical procedures, arthrocentesis, intubation, joint reductions, analyses of diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and emergency services.
Physician Assistant
Centerpointe Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Performed medical evaluation on patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit and inpatient drug/alcohol rehabilitation center. Provided management of chronic and emergency medical treatment of the patients conditions including evaluation of diagnostic images and various laboratory tests.
Physician Assistant
Elpis Pain Management
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms
- Affiliated with the following hospitals while working at this practice:
- Madison Medical Center 611 W Main St, Fredericktown, MO 63645
- Pike County Memorial Hospital 2305 Georgia St, Louisiana, MO 63353
- Perry County Memorial Hospital 434 N West St, Perryville, MO 63775
Physican Assistant
Clayton Medical Associates
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms in both new consults and existing patients within the scope of outpatient practice in internal medicine and rheumatology
- Interpreted lab work, radiological evaluation and performed joint injections as well as arthrocentesis
- Sub-investigator for multiple ongoing clinical trials
ED Physician Assistant
St. Joseph Health Center
04.2002 - 04.2003
- Evaluated, diagnosed medical conditions and implemented treatment plans in order to resolve problems and help manage symptoms. Ordered and executed various tests, performed suturing, minor surgical procedures, arthrocentesis, intubation, joint reductions, analyses of diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence. Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and emergency services.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science/Physician Assistant Studies
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12.2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Intubation
- Joint Reduction
- Arthrocentesis
- Laceration Repair
- Completing examinations
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Interpreting radiology results
- Differential diagnoses
- Evidence-based medicine
- Educating patients
- Performing procedures under sedation
Accomplishments
- Heart of a Hero Award
Certification
- NCCPA Certified
- Licensed in MO and IL
- Federal DEA License (certified in Illinois only)
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- ATLS Certification
- DOT Certification
Timeline
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
ED Physician Assistant
Belleville Memorial Hospital/Memorial Shiloh
01.2022 - Current
ED Physician Assistant
Alton Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 2017
Physician Assistant
Elpis Pain Management
01.2015 - 06.2015
Physician Assistant
Centerpointe Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
ED Physician Assistant
Northwest Healthcare/Christian Hospital
09.2010 - Current
ED Physician Assistant
St. Joseph Health Center
04.2002 - 04.2003
Physican Assistant
Clayton Medical Associates
01.2002 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science/Physician Assistant Studies
Saint Louis University