Experienced and compassionate Physician Assistant offering expertise in surgical and non-surgical medicine. Specializing in Neurosurgery for over 16 years, with additional experience in Emergency Medicine for 8 years and Orthopedics for 3 years. Skilled in effective communication and customer service, with a knack for humor. Known for providing thorough counseling and follow-up care. Strong organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping abilities. Collaborative team player who excels in working with physicians, colleagues, and support staff. A dedicated problem solver with a passion for continuous learning.
Level 2 Emergency Department with both experience in the FastTrack and Main ER department providing Emergency Medicine to the community of Greeley Colorado. Saw patients both independently and with the supervising physician caring for a variety of medical conditions in newborns to the elderly. Performed procedures from simple laceration repairs to joint reductions, casting, chest tube placements and venous access. Experienced with in-house US/FAST exams, wound care and treatments as well as interpretation of labs, EKGs, diagnosis and triage/disposition of patients.
Provided Emergency Medical services for the community of Boulder, Colorado. Worked at both the Foothills and Broadway campuses of Boulder Community Hospital. Provided medical care for patients from infants to the elderly. Worked closely with the supervising physician providing care with various conditions including all medical and surgical problems.
Provided both clinical and hospital care for the patients of Boulder Orthopedics including ER consults as well as surgical assistance during various orthopedic conditions. Casting, splinting and management of simple to complex fractures
Provided Emergency Medical care to the town of Troy, NY and its surroundings. Provided all aspects of medical care to patients from infants to the elderly
Emergency Medical care at a level 1 Trauma Center in downtown Albany, NY. Provided all aspects of medical care to patients from infants to the elderly. Clinical instructor to the PA program of Albany Medical Center
-ACLS/BLS Certified-current
-FAST Exam/Trauma from Denver Health Medical Center
-Botox and Dermal Filler Administration from the Esthetic Skin Institute, 2007
-Airlife biannual CME Lecture Series, lecturer
-Clinical Preceptor for PA, NP and nursing students
-Board Certified Physician Assistant, NCCPA, 2000-current #1048160
-Special Recognition in Surgery, NCCPA, 2001-current
-Colorado State License #1403, 2001-current
-New York State License #0007761, 2000-2003
-DEA registration, 2000-current
-ACLS provider, 2002-current
-BLS provider, 1993-current
-Medicare and Medicaid provider
-Emergency Medical Technician, 1993-1999
-Ski Patrol, Winter Park, CO. 1992-1996
-Professional Affiliations
American Association of Physician Assistants
National Commission of the Certification of Physician
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