Patricia Taylor
4123 Argenta Way, Pensacola
Summary
Highly motivated surgical physician assistant with 2 years of experience assisting in surgeries, performing preoperative and postoperative care, and conducting patient assessments. Strong history of supporting surgeons in various procedures to include open, laparoscopic, and robotic cases, while also ensuring patient safety and satisfaction throughout the surgical process.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Physician Assistant
The Surgery Group - North Florida Surgeons
05.2023 - Current
- Assists surgeons in the operating room for a variety of surgical procedures, including general surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery
- Collaborates with physicians to conduct preoperative evaluations and post-surgery follow-up care, developing surgical plans based on patient needs
- Performs minor procedures to include suturing and skin biopsies
- Provides patients with detailed education on surgery preparation, postoperative care, and rehabilitation
- Conducts rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care as well as perform admission and discharge planning
- Prescribes medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Maintains accurate surgical records and ensure compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Ascension Sacred Heart Trauma & General Surgery
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Removed staples, stitches, JP Drains, and Pigtail Drains
- Performed general wound care (e.g., wound packing/dressing, assisting or placing wound vacs, and performing colostomy care)
- Set up and assisted with in-office procedures such as cyst removals and I&D
- Triaged patients with full medical history for their appointments
- Performed efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, maintaining medical records, prepping charts)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
ProHealth Medical Care
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated proficiency in recording patient medical histories and taking vital signs, as well as performing venipunctures, injections, ear irrigations, and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, urinalysis, fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, pregnancy tests, rapid flu and strep tests, visual and hearing tests)
- Assisted providers in women’s health and physical exams, minor procedures, cleaning wounds/incisions, and sterile dressings changes
- Performed efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, maintaining medical records, refill requests, notifying patients of results)
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical and Health Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2016
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Suturing
- Preoperative and postoperative care
- Recovery and discharge planning
- Patient education
- Performing procedures
- Proficiency in computer charting and data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- AIDET Patient Satisfaction
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), State of Florida, License #9116848
Professional Memberships
- 2020 - current, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- 2020 - current, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Timeline
Surgical Physician Assistant
The Surgery Group - North Florida Surgeons
05.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Ascension Sacred Heart Trauma & General Surgery
06.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
ProHealth Medical Care
05.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Biomedical and Health Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Florida State University
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), State of Florida, License #9116848
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
Florida State University
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