MARY HOWICK
Saegertown,US
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate medical professional with a seventeen year history in patient care and a proven track record of providing excellent clinical service looking for part-time remote work to supplement income. Well-versed in the latest medical treatment protocols and standards, Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to ALL patients. Skilled in performing a wide range of medical procedures, including but not limited to, diagnosing and treating chronic conditions in all age ranges, conducting physical examinations, prescribing medications, minor in-office procedures such as skin biopsies and cryotherapy, addressing a wide ranges of medical needs from transgender hormonal therapy and weight management to psychiatric care in all ages including treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions and all conditions in between. Accustomed to working alone capable of addressing emergency situations with ease. Proven track record of successful diagnoses and treatments, along with a commitment to patient satisfaction. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments and capable of successfully working with all personality types with zero conflict. Detail-oriented with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills always aiming to think out of the box in order to help patients in any way possible. Well versed in being a leader and managing staff under me very sucessfully.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director
Community Health Net
Erie, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Currently managing a large staff advocating for them as well as providing leadership so we as a team can provide the absolute best patient possible
- Managing budgeting and resource allocation at for departmental needs, optimizing operational efficiency.
- Supervising clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Collaborating with external agencies to provide community based health care in various organizations and multiple area schools
- As the Medical Director I see a large panel of the most complex patients from a variety of backgrounds
Medical Director
Inspire MedSpa
Meadville, PA, US
09.2022 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, and other personnel.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Oversee a variety of services including massage, body sculpting, botox injections, teeth whitening, injection of fillers, and consultations.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter and a new medical record system quickly in order to supervise a variety of cosmetic procedures.
Medical Director
Wellpath, Department of Corrections, SCI Forest
Marienville, PA, US
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed clinical staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to patient safety initiatives.
- Developed and implemented medical protocols to ensure quality of care for patients.
- Led weekly meetings with departmental staff members to ensure quality of patient care.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Directed clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration among medical staff and correctional personnel.
- Analyzed patient health data to identify trends and improve treatment protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategic health initiatives to enhance patient care quality.
Family Practice Physician
Canadhota Lake Health Center
Union City, PA, US
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Educated participants and families regarding health maintenance and chronic medical conditions.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site in urgent or emergency situations.
- Provided initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development and implementation of care plan.
- Worked in an underserved area and related well to patients of all types.
- Delivered in hospital care at Corry Memorial Hospital in Corry, PA.
- Cared for patients in critical condition until transfer was arranged.
- Provided care to all ages, from newborn to a patient that was 102 years old.
Family Practice Physician
Northwest Physician Associates
Meadville, PA, US
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Performed and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Coordinated work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
- Directed and coordinated activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
- Trained residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Also completed tasks and evaluated patients similar to those at Canadhota Lake Health Center.
Family Practice, providing inpatient hospital care
Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA, US
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians.
- Diagnosed, treated, and provided continuous care to hospital inpatients.
- Supervised medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
- Ordered or interpreted results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
- Attended inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
- Prescribed medications and treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
- Admitted patients for hospital stays.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Medical Director
Meadville Nursing and Rehab
Meadville, PA, US
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided direct patient for patients there for rehabilitation and long term care.
- Provided continued care in a hospital setting for residents admitted to the hospital as to provide continuity of care.
- On call at all times and fielded calls both the facility regarding patients and calls from their pharmacy.
- Collaborated with staff to develop protocols in order to improve patient care.
Anesthesiology Residency
UPMC Mercy (at the time of my residency it was Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)
Pittsburgh, PA, US
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Completed 2 years of residency at this hospital.
- Exhibited proficiency in monitoring patient vitals during surgery, ensuring safety of the patient.
- Mastered skills in providing pain control services through epidural or spinal anesthetic techniques.
- Exercised superior judgment when making decisions regarding appropriate anesthetic agents and dosages based upon patient condition and age.
- Attended all emergencies and traumas.
- Provided emergency airways for patients in respiratory distress.
- Through this residency, I spent 3 months at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and attended all emergency caesarian sections and provided targeted anesthesia for woman in labor.
- I spent 3 months at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh also in Pittsburgh, PA and provided anesthesia to children which required calculation of tiny doses of medication based on age and weight.
- Completed most surgical cases independently.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Family Practice
Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA, US08.2008
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - undefined
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA, US05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA, US05.1999
Skills
- Test Results Explanation
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Development
- Follow-Up Care
- Hormonal Agents
- Incisional Biopsies
- Complex Cases
- Quality Medical Care
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability
- Patient relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Practice management
- Clinical quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Clinical education
- Patient safety
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient health education
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Medical staff leadership
- Clinical staff management
- Immunizations
- Administrative staff supervision
- Drug and Alcohol detox and rehabilitative treatment
- Vivitrol and buprenorphine treatment
- Transgender care
Certification
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine License PA OS -014432
- PA State Board Eligible (was board certified and this expired during the height of the COVID Epidemic and has not been retaken, however I am willing to become Board Certified if necessary)
- Current DEA license
Timeline
Medical Director
Community Health Net
11.2024 - Current
Medical Director
Wellpath, Department of Corrections, SCI Forest
04.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Director
Inspire MedSpa
09.2022 - Current
Family Practice Physician
Canadhota Lake Health Center
05.2015 - 04.2023
Medical Director
Meadville Nursing and Rehab
06.2010 - 07.2012
Family Practice Physician
Northwest Physician Associates
09.2008 - 05.2015
Family Practice, providing inpatient hospital care
Meadville Medical Center
09.2008 - 05.2015
Anesthesiology Residency
UPMC Mercy (at the time of my residency it was Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)
06.2004 - 08.2006
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - undefined
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Edinboro University
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Family Practice
Meadville Medical Center