Matthew Holmes
Lacey,WA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare provider with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical environments. Expertise in procedures and diagnostic skills, complemented by strong abilities in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Recognized for reliability and effective communication, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and colleagues. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance patient outcomes and support team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Olympia, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to support care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care plans.
- Learned clinical protocols and procedures for effective patient interactions.
- Participated in patient education initiatives to promote health literacy.
- Provided trigger point injections
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Physician Assistant
Army
Tacoma, WA
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine medical needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and improved patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for therapeutic responses and potential side effects.
- Educated patients on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications tailored to individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Enhanced patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans through detailed education and follow-up strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing empathetic care and promptly addressing concerns and questions.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska
San Antonio, TX01-2009
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Trigger point injections
- Toe nail removal
- Occipital nerve blocks
- Managing prescription refills
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Wound care
- Electronic medical records
- Laceration repair
- Dermatology care
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
04.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Army
01.2009 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska