Melissa Howie P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
Oak Park,CA
Summary
Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. I have many years of experience in allergy, asthma, and immunology. I have also worked many years in primary care and weightloss management. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Coastal Allergy Care
09.2002 - Current
- Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Refer to and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Record patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Order and execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educate patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Implement therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Research industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
- Establish continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Complete in-depth physical evaluations and gather patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Provide counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Educate patients and families on normal growth and development information.
- Sub-investigator and Research Assistant on several clinical drug trials.
Physician Assistant
First Care Medical Center
09.2001 - 02.2008
- Focus was on Primary Care and Weight Management
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans..
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies under physician guidance.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, and patient education.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens 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.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Made tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
- Established continuity of care by completing patient management plans and paperwork by deadlines.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
Education
Certificate of Completion of Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant
08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology: Emphasis in Fitness And Exercise
05.1997
High School Diploma -
06.1993
Skills
- Patient Diagnosing
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Preventive Care
- Managing Prescription Refills
- EMR Systems
- Immunocompromised Patient Procedures
- Tele Medicine
- Ordering Tests
- Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Geriatrics
- Performing Physicals
- Medication Prescribing
- Treatment Management
Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant- Expires 2/28/2025
- DEA License
- NPI # 1285744268
- BLS Provider-Expires 11/2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Physician Assistant - Coastal Allergy Care
09.2002 - Current
Physician Assistant - First Care Medical Center
09.2001 - 02.2008
Western University of Health Sciences - Certificate of Completion of Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology: Emphasis in Fitness And Exercise
Harvard-Westlake High School - High School Diploma,
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