Michael Rigopoulos
Rosedale,MD
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant and mid-level practitioner with 22 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phsician Assistant
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
Baltimore, MD
12.2002 - Current
- 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.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- 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.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
Education
Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
CCBC Essex
Rosedale, MD07-2002
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
CCBC Essex
Rosedale07-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-1992
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Curley High School
Baltimore06-1988
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Electronic Medical Records
- Physical examination
- Continuity of care record
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Assessing needs
- Patient Management
- Educating patients
- Differential diagnoses
- Geriatric Care
- Prescribing medication
- Patient History Documentation
- Performing physicals
- Referral Coordination
- Patient diagnosing
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Implementing treatment plans
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Medical Diagnosis
- Telemetry
- Ordering tests
Affiliations
- sports, physical activities
- gardening
- socializing
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa April 1996
- Alpha Eta Society May 1997
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Care Therapist
- Certified Physician Assistant
- CDS/DEA License and Certificate
Languages
Greek
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phsician Assistant
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
12.2002 - Current
Certificate of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
CCBC Essex
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
CCBC Essex
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology
Loyola University Maryland
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Curley High School