Patrick Denning
Kailua,HI
Summary
Well-trained certified Physician Assistant with seven years of experience practicing family medicine, urgent, and acute care. Built a strong foundation of medical knowledge and experiences with a passion for procedural excellence. Equipped with comprehensive understanding of medical diagnosis, treatment, and management, now poised to transition into a specialized role with plastic surgery. Genuine enjoyment for intricate procedures and aesthetic refinement. Knowledgeable, caring, critical thinker, hard working and effective communicator. Passionate about providing quality care and services to patient's while furthering knowledge and skill set.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Waipahu, HI
10.2023 - Current
- Perform minor surgeries or procedures including but not limited to laceration repair, biopsies, joint injections, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting fractures and dislocations, and cryotherapy
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical condition, including experiences with tropical illnesses and diseases
- Order and interpret EKGs, labs and various imaging studies such as CT scans, ultrasounds and x-rays
- Evaluate and treat a diverse population of numerous ethnicities and nationalities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible solutions and outcomes for patients
- Provide telemedicine
Physician Assistant
Primary Health Medical Group
Meridian, ID
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Frequently performed minor surgeries or procedures such as suturing lacerations and foreign body removals
- Evaluated and treated on average 35-45 patients per day for acute conditions
- Rapidly responded to and triaged critical situations and determined whether higher level of care was required
- Worked and collaborated with other providers and referred patients accordingly
- Provided DOT physicals, pre-employment physicals, and sports physicals
Physician Assistant
St. Lukes Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
Baker City, OR
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Alternated days between family medicine and acute care walk-in clinic in a rural community
- Broad range of experience serving patients with limited access to specialties; managing acute and chronic medical conditions from patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds
- Efficiently evaluated and treated on average 20-30 patients within an eight hour period for acute conditions
- Experience with telemedicine
Physician Assistant
Baker County Health Department
Baker City, OR
01.2019 - 08.2020
Interphalangealtrochanteric
- Performed routine women wellness examinations and prescribed various contraceptives for underserved population
- Provided patient education regarding STD prevention, safe relationships, safer sex education, and contraceptive counseling.
- Pap smears, bimanual examinations, IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal
Physician Assistant
Caldwell Immediate Care
Caldwell, ID
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Part-time provider at a private family practice; managed both acute and chronic medical conditions
- Quickly learned and efficiently navigated EMR system provided
- Provided solid health care while being mindful of individuals' financial circumstances when ordering lab work, imaging studies, and medications
Emergency Department Scribe
On - Demand Medical Staffing
Boise, ID
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Transcribed dictation for a variety of medical reports during emergency room visits.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2014
Skills
- Adaptable in ever-changing work flow and efficient in fast-paced environments
- Laceration repair via staples/sutures, wound care, dressing changes, incision and drainage of abscesses and cysts
- Upper and lower extremity splinting and casting
- Local anesthetic injections, digital nerve blocks, trigger point injections
- Proficient navigating various EMR systems, including EPIC and eClinicalworks
- Corticosteroid injections including: shoulder, elbow, wrist, trigger finger, trochanteric bursa, and knee
- Fluorescein stain eye exam
- Interphalangeal joint reduction
Professional Certifications
Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) Aug 2017 - 2027
Basic Life Support (BLS) July 2022 - 2024
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Primary Health Medical Group
11.2020 - 09.2023
Physician Assistant
Baker County Health Department
01.2019 - 08.2020
Physician Assistant
St. Lukes Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
11.2017 - 10.2020
Physician Assistant
Caldwell Immediate Care
10.2017 - 04.2018
Emergency Department Scribe
On - Demand Medical Staffing
06.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Boise State University
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