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Michael Fraters

Chico,CA

Summary

Seasoned board certified emergency medicine physician with 14 years experience at level 2 trauma centers skilled in the management of multiple traumatic and medical condition.

Comfortable in high paced or slower environment due to excellent adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills

Well trained in diagnosis and management of a variety of patient presentation as well as procedures.

Trusty emergency medicine physician with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.

Experienced medical professional prepared for critical healthcare roles. Strong focus on patient care, diagnostic excellence, and evidence-based treatment. Effective team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing clinical needs. Reliable in high-pressure environments with skills in patient management, medical procedures, and interdisciplinary communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attending physician

Enloe Medical center
09.2012 - 10.2024
  • Attending physician in Emergency room
  • Managed a variety of patients from critical medical and trauma cases to non-emergent
  • Diagnosed complex medical conditions using advanced imaging techniques and laboratory testing results.
  • Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate identification and management of health concerns.
  • Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
  • Collaborated with a variety of hospital disciplines including physician consultants from multiple specialties as well as social workers, nursing, ER techs, and phys therapists.
  • Participated and lectured in annual EMS symposium.


EMS Medical director

Butte Community college
08.2013 - 05.2018
  • Participated directly with students in hands on training, lecturing and teaching, as well as site visits.
  • Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
  • Expanded access to advanced treatment options by overseeing implementation of cutting-edge medical technology into daily practice.
  • Ensured compliance with accreditation requirements through regular audits of facility operations and diligent record-keeping practices.
  • Conducted care strategy evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
  • Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
  • Prior graduate of program lending practical experience to the participants

EMS director

Enloe Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Updated EMS protocols regularly, ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry best practices.
  • Maintained confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Maintained communication and good working relationship with facility administration.
  • Oversaw recruitment, orientation and performance evaluations of employees.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Evaluated department performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted solutions.
  • Oversaw hospital EMS system involving ground as well as helicopter services.
  • Collaborated with flight care nurses and medics regarding education, policies, and patient care

Attending physician

Oroville Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2014
  • Attending physician in Emergency room
  • Diagnosed complex medical conditions using advanced imaging techniques and laboratory testing results.
  • Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
  • Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate identification and management of health concerns.
  • Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
  • Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
  • Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
  • Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.

Attending physician

Rideout Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Attending physician in Emergency room
  • Diagnosed complex medical conditions using advanced imaging techniques and laboratory testing results.
  • Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate identification and management of health concerns.
  • Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
  • Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.

Education

Emergency medicine residency - D.O.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
06.2010

Internal medicine internship - D.O.

Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
07.2007

Skills

  • Excellent history and physical skills in diagnosing and managing complex as well as simple medical and traumatic conditions
  • Multiple procedural skills including but not limited to advanced airway management, central venous access, arterial line placement, chest thoracostomy, chest thoracotomy, transvenous pacemaker placement, suturing, and incision and drainage
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, consulting physicians, and patients
  • Comfortable at managing multiple patients simultaneously
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Training Program Development
  • Hazard mitigation
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Various Colleges Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • American board of osteopathic emergency medicine board certified
  • Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) Level 1, 2, and 3 - National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Federal DEA License - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced trauma life support (ATLS)

Hobbies

Avid musician and drummer actively gigging on a regular basis. Tremendous love of music particularly rock, jazz, and progressive.


Huge tennis fan but unfortunately average tennis player for many years.


Enjoy regular exercise but more of a weight lifting fan then cardiovascular.


I enjoy just spending time with my wife, and three children (28 year and 11 year old daughters and 26 year old son).


I do like to read anything music or science fiction/fantasy.

Timeline

EMS director

Enloe Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

EMS Medical director

Butte Community college
08.2013 - 05.2018

Attending physician

Enloe Medical center
09.2012 - 10.2024

Attending physician

Oroville Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2014

Attending physician

Rideout Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2012

Emergency medicine residency - D.O.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Internal medicine internship - D.O.

Valley Hospital Medical Center

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