PAULA GIAMO
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dynamic Physician Assistant with extensive experience in emergency medicine and primary care at DCH RMC. Demonstrates sound decision-making and compassionate care, particularly for dementia patients. Proficient in acute care procedures and skilled in educating patients on disease management strategies. Currently licensed in Alabama, I am committed to delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant Full Time
Crimson Care network, LLC
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Treat pediatric and adult patients in the primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT, women’s health and hormone treatment office setting
- Order labs, imaging and make referrals to specialists as needed
- Admit to local hospital or Birmingham for upgrade in care
Physician Assistant Full Time
Carbonhealth Technologies (Hillcrest Urgent Care)
Mobile, AL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Order diagnostic tests, both in house and send out, prescribe treatment and referrals for patients of all ages
- Prepare treatment plans and follow up including prescriptions
- Perform procedures including but not limited to suturing lacerations, incisions and drainage, nail trephination, splinting fractures and foreign body removal
Physician Assistant Part Time
CareHere Clinic
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage care for Mercedes employees, family and retirees including dispensing medications for minor illnesses or injuries in a wellness setting including management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
- Make referrals and recommendations for telehealth wellness coaches and other ongoing care
Emergency Department Physician Assistant Full Time
DCH RMC
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.2012 - 12.2020
- Manage emergency care of patients in the acute care and fast track setting of a Level II including diagnostic testing, interpreting lab results, consults, referrals and admission orders to quickly facilitate movement of patients through the ED
- Perform procedures including incision and drainage, digital blocks, complex laceration repair, dislocations and splint application
- Employee of Team Health, then Relias as employee and contractor for one year
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Part Time
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Consulted physicians and family members to determine best-in-class care plans for patients.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Provided compassionate care for critically ill or injured patients during their stay at the hospital.
- Conducted follow-up visits with discharged patients as needed.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as lumbar punctures, intubations, central lines, chest tube insertions, and suturing.
- Identified acute and chronic illnesses and injuries to effectively triage patients.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until the orthopedist could complete the evaluation and further tests.
- Educated patients on preventative health measures and disease management strategies.
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Trinity Hospital
Birmingham, AL
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: (now closed)
- Locum tenens for maternity leave through ApolloMD
- (now closed)
Surgical Physician Assistant
University Orthopedic Clinic
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Perform procedures such as but not limited to digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, percutaneous pinning of fractures, k-wire removal and hardware removal
- Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon
- Conduct hospital, rounds, write orders, and take call for the Orthopedic surgeon
- Dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals
PCM Physician Assistant
Air Force
Montgomery, AL
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Provide services and have sufficient experience to be able to adequately diagnose, treat and perform the full spectrum of outpatient medical care (to include, but not limited to) the following: minor surgical procedures, GYN, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological conditions for an empanelment of approximately 1,700 active duty airmen, families, ROTC an OTS candidates as well as retired Air Force personnel
- VET PRO training, experience with Compensation and Pensions examinations and documentation
First Year Physician Assistant Faculty
Northeastern University
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Problem Based Learning course involving progressive case presentations for first year Physician Assistant students, guiding them from patient presentation through to resolution of care
- Preceptor for first year Physician Assistant students in Physical Diagnosis course, weekly teaching (with actual hospital patients) at Faulkner Hospital
- Site visits for all physician assistant students on clinical rotations from Northeastern University
- Medicine and Surgery Skills workshop on Northeastern Campus for first year students - includes NG tube placement and removal, IV placement, injections, phlebotomy, sutures and catheter placement
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Faulkner Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Performs complete medical history and physical exam on patients; Establishes differential diagnosis
- Synthesizes data to determine primary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing established medical principles
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize and critically assess any changes in patient's condition and reports such to the hospitalist physician
- Rounds with and without hospitalist attending ensuring all lab work, diagnostic results and other test results are available on chart and notifies hospitalist as appropriate
- Facilitates coordination and development of a comprehensive and individual plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and multidisciplinary team
- Prepares written prescription orders, medications, and controlled substances under the rules and regulations of the State of Massachusetts and the Federal DEA
- Applies approved criteria to monitor appropriateness of hospital admissions & continued stays
- Is able to work independently, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and initiative to facilitate change
- Dictates patient information including admission notes, daily progress notes and discharge summaries in appropriate format and following established guidelines
Education
M.S - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2007
B.S. - Natural Science
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2005
Skills
- Personal and professional integrity
- Sound decision-making
- Compassionate care and understanding of dementia patients and their families
- Acute care experience
- Preceptor for pre-med and PA students
- Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, Ortho Surgery, Urgent Care, Wellness, Primary Care, Internal Medicine experience
- Currently licensed in Alabama
Volunteer Experience
- Medical Volunteer, Special Olympics, Boston, MA
- Medical Volunteer, Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
- Member, Medical Reserve Corp, Weston, MA
- President and Charter Member, Bama in Boston Alumni Club
- Director, EMS, Frenchboro, ME
- President, Islands of Maine Gallery Board of Directors, Rockland, ME
- Committee Member, Executive Committee, University of Alabama Alumni Association, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Volunteer, Remote Area Medical clinic, TN
Timeline
Physician Assistant Full Time
Crimson Care network, LLC
06.2021 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant Full Time
Carbonhealth Technologies (Hillcrest Urgent Care)
03.2021 - 06.2021
Physician Assistant Part Time
CareHere Clinic
12.2017 - 01.2021
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Part Time
Highlands Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2018
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Trinity Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2015
Emergency Department Physician Assistant Full Time
DCH RMC
07.2012 - 12.2020
Surgical Physician Assistant
University Orthopedic Clinic
12.2010 - 02.2012
PCM Physician Assistant
Air Force
02.2010 - 12.2010
First Year Physician Assistant Faculty
Northeastern University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Faulkner Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
M.S - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
B.S. - Natural Science
University of Alabama
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