Patricia Martz, MD FACS FASAM

Evaluated patients for eligibility for buprenorphine/methadone maintenance therapy.

Managed Methadone and Buprenorphine maintenance therapies.

Collaborate with nursing and clinical counseling regarding patient therapy.

Appointed to commision by Mayor of the City of Cape May, NJ in January, 2020.

Volunteer position, requiring 40 hours of Classroom eduction, at Rutgers University, Completed in May 2020.

Board members oversee the finances and day-to-day operations and steers the direction of the local housing authority.

• Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
• Identified female-specific cancers such as breast cancer using thorough testing procedures.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Trained, motivated, and supervised Radiology Technicians and Nurses and Medical Assistants in delivering quality patient care.
• Developed cooperative alliances with internal departments, including oncology, pathology, radiology, and physical therapy, resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
• Managed and supervised a breast care program and implemented policies and procedures to standardize delivery of care.
• Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.
• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improve clinical quality processes.
• Expanded practice to include specialty services such as office-based stereotactic biopsies and ultrasound-guided biopsies. Reduced time of radiographic abnormal findings to biopsy and subsequent definitive care.
• Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
• Collaborated with administration to establish a novel women's breast health center in the community.
• Managed complex wounds in Cape Regional Wound Care Center, including hyperbaric oxygen delivery wound care.

• Performed surgical procedures for patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
• Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures, including cyst excisions, breast mass biopsies, chest tube thoracotomies and tracheostomy insertions.
• Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal and incisional hernia repairs, breast biopsies and mastectomies to restore health in patients.
• Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
• Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
• Performed daily rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
• Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
• Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
• Administered pain relief medication.
• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
• Supervised trainees, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and residents to help each achieve proficiency in field.
• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
• Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care.
• Performed emergency surgeries like appendectomies, Bowel resections and trauma-related surgery.
• Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
• Developed novel Level IV trauma program for Pocono Medical Center, serving as first Trauma Director, 2006-2008.
• Served as Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Pocono Medical Center, 2012-2014.

• Educated, supervised, and mentored medical students and surgical residents.
• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
• Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
• Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
• Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
• Performed surgical procedures and served as supervisor for residents performing surgical procedures.

• Performed rounds ,at least twice daily, to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
• Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
• Participated in assigned educational activities, including conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
• Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
• Performed various surgical procedures throughout each week.
• Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
• Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
• Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans, including patient self-management and behavior change.
• Established collaborative and constructive relationships with patients and families by effectively and sympathetically discussing serious, sensitive and difficult topics.
• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
• Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
• Reviewed and researched patients' medical records and charts to determine past conditions.
• Recorded patients' health histories and provided consultations weekly.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Surgery.
• Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

• Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating patients.
• Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans, including patient self-management and behavior change.
• Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
• Participated in assigned educational activities, including conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
• Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
• Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
• Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
• Performed rounds to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
• Prescribed treatments, including proper calculation of pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
• Collaborated with attending physicians to develop assessment and treatment plans.
• Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine.
• Followed up with patients to determine status of conditions, discuss lab results and answer any questions.
• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.

Supervise and evaluate staff skills.

Review medical documentation.

Review laboratory findings.

Review patient reactions.

• Reviewed outcomes and metrics to evaluate performance, effectiveness and impact.
• Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
• Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
• Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
• Manage and planned social activities to encourage program engagement.
• Collaborated with other members to seek involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.
• Work to improve the overall quality of life of residents of Cape May Housing Authority.