Respond to level I and II traumas, as well as, trauma and general surgery consults in the emergency department.
Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
Order and interprete diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Optimize time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic patient treatment.
Preform bedside procedures including laceration repair, thoracostomy tube placement and removal, central venous catheter placement, and arterial line placement.
Triage traumatic orthopedic injuries by providing initial fracture stabilization via splint and brace placement while awaiting evaluation by the orthopedic surgical service.
Trauma and General Surgery Physician Assistant
Corewell Health Farmington Hills
07.2022 - Current
Provide surgical first assist for multiple surgical specialties including: general surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, urology, and OB/GYN.
Bedside assist for the Davinci Xi robot
Respond to level I and II trauma, as well as trauma and general surgery consults in the emergency department
Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
Triage traumatic orthopedic injuries by providing initial fracture stabilization with splint or brace prior to formal orthopedic surgery evaluation.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Streamline clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Mentor newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Proctor Physician Assistant students
Trauma and Acute Care Physician Assistant
Beaumont Hospital Trenton (via Barton Associates)
Trenton, MI
07.2021 - Current
Respond to level 1 and 2 traumas, as well as trauma consults in the emergency department
Complete H&P, consult, daily rounding, and discharge summary documentation on trauma patients
Order, analyze and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
Use critical decision making skills and medical knowledge to develop appropriate clinical diagnoses and corresponding plans for acute and chronic medical conditions
Effectively communicate and cooperate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the best possible overall patient care from admission until discharge.
Perform multiple bedside procedures including laceration repair, central venous and arterial line placement, and thoracostomy tube placement and removal.
Triage traumatic orthopedic injuries by providing initial fracture stabilization via splint and brace placement until patient can be evaluated by the orthopedic service.
Provide surgical first assist
Critical Care Physician Assistant (Contingent)
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
11.2021 - 01.2023
Preform comprehensive history and physical examination on critically ill patient in the medical and surgical intensive care units
Complete H&P, consult, daily rounding, and discharge summary documentation
Order, analyze and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
Use critical decision making skills and medical knowledge to develop appropriate clinical diagnoses and corresponding plans for acute and chronic medical conditions
Effectively communicate and cooperate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the best possible overall patient care from admission to discharge and follow-up.
Perform multiple bedside procedures including central venous and arterial lines, and thoracostomy tube placement and removal.
Trauma and Acute Care Physician Assistant
Ascension Providence Park Hospital
Novi, MI
10.2021 - 05.2022
Rapidly analyze and respond to critical level 1 and 2 traumas, as well as trauma consults in the emergency department
Complete H&P, consult, daily rounding, and discharge summary documentation on trauma patients
Order, analyze and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
Use critical decision making skills and medical knowledge to develop appropriate clinical diagnoses and corresponding plans for acute and chronic medical conditions
Effectively communicate and cooperate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the best possible overall patient care from admission until discharge.
Perform multiple bedside procedures including laceration repair, central venous and arterial line placement, and thoracostomy tube placement and removal.
Provide surgical first assist
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
10.2014 - 10.2021
Rapidly analyze and respond to critical level 1 and 2 traumas, as well as trauma and general surgery consults in the emergency department
Complete H&P, consult, daily rounding, and discharge summary documentation on trauma and general surgery patients
Order, analyze and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
Use critical decision making skills and medical knowledge to develop appropriate clinical diagnoses and corresponding plans for acute and chronic medical conditions
Effectively communicate and cooperate with multidisciplinary care teams to provide the best possible overall patient care from admission until discharge.
Perform multiple bedside procedures including laceration repair, central venous and arterial line placement, and thoracostomy tube placement and removal in adults and children.
Provide multi-specialty surgical first assist
Triage traumatic orthopedic injuries by providing initial fracture stabilization via splint and brace placement until patient can be evaluated by the orthopedic service.
Coordinate and participate in the medical education of rotating PA and medical students
Participate in the education of special operations combat medics
Education
Master of Science - Medicine
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
08.2014
Master of Science - Biology
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
04.2004
No Degree - Biology
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
Skills
Patient evaluation and management from admission to discharge and follow-up
Clinical documentation in EPIC and Cerner EMR systems
Multi-specialty surgical first assist
Interpret laboratory and imaging studies
Laceration repair and bedside procedures
Patient education
PA student proctoring
Affiliations
The American Association of Physician Assistants
The Michigan Association of Physician Assistants
Certification
National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Michigan Physician Assistant License
Michigan Controlled Substance License
U.S. Department of Justice DEA License
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Fundamentals of Critical Care Support
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Cardiac/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Henry Ford West Bloomfield HospitalCardiac/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital