Martha Alvarez
Shreveport,LA
Summary
My career objective as a physician assistant is to provide excellent healthcare to the patients I meet through utilizing the education and procedural skills I attained through both my physician assistant curriculum and prior job experience. I am diligent, competent, flexible, teachable, and I have excellent time management skills. I thrive in a high-volume clinical setting where I can utilize my procedural knowledge. I am confident that I have received the training required to provide excellent healthcare for my patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Brain and Pain Care
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated referral to specialists when necessary using established protocols
- Assessed average of 30 patients daily for chronic pain management related needs
- Documented care utilizing electronic documentation system
- Contacted patients to review history and records and clarify needs for additional testing and scheduling.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
The Orthopedic Clinic
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted physicians with office-based procedures such as suturing lacerations and draining abscesses
- Conducted pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up visits while providing appropriate documentation in EMR
- Educated patients on preventative health measures related to their diagnoses or lifestyle choices
- Provided comprehensive discharge instructions following hospitalizations which included medication reconciliation as well as follow-up appointments
- Performed physical examinations, developed treatment plans, and provided patient education for wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2019
Skills
- Surgical first assist
- I&D of hematomas, abscesses, and cysts
- Steroid and viscosupplementation joint injections
- Educating patients
- Patient Management
- Orthopedics
- Complete history and physicals
- Casting and splinting
- Suture and staple removal
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Closure of wounds via suture, dermabond, and stapling
Personal Information
Title: PA-C Physician Assistant
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Brain and Pain Care
11.2022 - Current
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
The Orthopedic Clinic
11.2019 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Trevecca Nazarene University