Octalina francois

• 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.
• Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
• Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
• Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
• Provided emergency department coverage as needed.
• Provided education to clients with substance use disorders.
• Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and exercise habits.

• Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
• Administered aesthetic injections
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical record.
• Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
• Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence.
• Discussed benefits of proper nutrition and side effects from medication with patients.

• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
• Performed laceration repair, including suturing, stapling, gluing, and use of butterfly bandages.
• Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
• Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care .
• Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, environmental health monitoring and sports participation.

Duties:

• Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
• Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
• Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
• Managed time efficiently while multi-tasking various assignments throughout shift hours.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.