Mary Karen Long
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated Physician Assistant with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate professional known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical diagnosis, and medical procedures. Excel at communication, teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal patient care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Southeast Orthopedics
Jacksonville, USA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Independently created a functioning clinic office and collaboratively developed transfer and admission protocols for outlying referral centers.
- Determined the need for surgery and coordinated multiple departments to schedule the appropriate surgical intervention.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care for acute illnesses, injuries, and complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to formulate management plans for complex cases.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits, and ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Provided emergency department coverage as needed.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
St. Luke’s Emergency Physicians
Jacksonville, USA
09.2012 - 11.2018
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations, and minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin, eyes and orifices.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to manage complex cases.
- Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Attended seminars and conferences related to current developments in healthcare technology and medicine.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
University of Florida - Shands
Jacksonville, USA
12.2010 - 07.2012
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and acute complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare providers in different stages of training in an academic teaching hospital setting.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations, and minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin, eyes and orifices.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to coordinate the care of complex cases, including oncologic emergencies.
- Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Amelia Urgent Care
Jacksonville, USA
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Performed physical exams, medical histories and ordered laboratory tests on patients in urgent care.
- Provided diagnosis and treatments for acute illnesses and injuries to urgent care patients.
- Prescribed medications to urgent care patients as needed.
- Performed procedures such as suturing and splinting.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention measures, including nutrition and exercise habits.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient information including medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatments..
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments or medications prescribed for acute conditions in the urgent care setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses and technicians to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to facilitate patient transfer for a higher level of care.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while working in the urgent care clinic environment.
- Exercised sound judgment when making clinical decisions regarding treatment plans for patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant - pre-enlistment military entrance physical examinations (part-time PRN)
Choctaw Enterprises
Jacksonville, USA
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests and diagnostic studies to evaluate fitness for military service.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Physicians of St. John’s County and EmCare, Inc.
Flagler Hospital Emergency Department, USA
06.2001 - 01.2009
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to facilitate care of complex patients, including oncologic emergencies.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations, and minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin, eyes and orifices.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, USA
11.1999 - 06.2001
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries, including orthopedic oncologic surgical procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments, including diet and exercise regimens.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to facilitate the management of complex cases, including oncologic complications.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Attended seminars and conferences related to current developments in healthcare technology and medicine.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Resources Group
Jacksonville, USA
12.1996 - 05.2000
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Tri-State Orthopedics
Pittsburgh, USA
03.1991 - 04.1996
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling, USA
02.1990 - 12.1990
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
The Harbin Clinic
Rome, USA
07.1989 - 01.1990
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, West Virginia08.2009
Bachelor of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, West Virginia05.1989
Skills
- Physician relationships
- Evidence-based medicine
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Educating students, patients and staff
- Able to work independently
- Adaptability
- EMR
Affiliations
- NCCPA 1020543
- BLS
- ACLS
Certification
PA3154 Physician Assistant, Florida
Teaching
Nova Southeastern University PA Program - Jacksonville
Suturing. Clinical Procedures and Clinical Skills, 2010
Career Roundtable, PA Practice, 2010
Timeline
Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Southeast Orthopedics
10.2020 - 07.2021
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
St. Luke’s Emergency Physicians
09.2012 - 11.2018
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
University of Florida - Shands
12.2010 - 07.2012
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Amelia Urgent Care
11.2009 - 11.2010
Physician Assistant - pre-enlistment military entrance physical examinations (part-time PRN)
Choctaw Enterprises
05.2008 - 10.2009
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Physicians of St. John’s County and EmCare, Inc.
06.2001 - 01.2009
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
11.1999 - 06.2001
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Resources Group
12.1996 - 05.2000
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Tri-State Orthopedics
03.1991 - 04.1996
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Wheeling Hospital
02.1990 - 12.1990
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
The Harbin Clinic
07.1989 - 01.1990
PA3154 Physician Assistant, Florida
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus College
Bachelor of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus College
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