Pooja Patel
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Physician Assistant and mid-level practitioner with 3-4 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Additionally, I am an Entrepreneurial CEO of Pooja Hospitality Management, LLC, offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Humble , TX
12.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Provided medical treatment to patients under the supervision of a physician.
- Documented patient information, vitals, medications, treatments, and results in EMR systems.
- Responded to patient inquiries regarding health-related issues.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
- Managed acute chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma.
- Prepared detailed discharge plans for hospitalized patients.
Physician Assistant
CareATC
Houston , TX
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
CEO
Pooja Hospitality Management, LLC
Fayetteville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
UT Health/Memorial Hermann TMC
Houston , TX
01.2022 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Texas Behavioral Health Associates
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted initial psychiatric evaluations on patients.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in diagnosing mental health conditions using DSM criteria.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their course of treatment.
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatments.
- Managed acute psychiatric crises through crisis intervention techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Tennessee State University
12.2017
Skills
- Patient Management
- Performing Physicals
- Patient Diagnosing
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Implementing Treatment Plans
- Nutritional Counseling
- Preoperative Evaluations
- Continuity of Care Record
- Discharge Planning
- eClinicalWorks
- Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Texas Medical Board- Physician Assistant License - PA14627
- NCCPA Certification- 1180669
- AHA ACLS
- AHA BLS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
CareATC
09.2023 - Current
CEO
Pooja Hospitality Management, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
UT Health/Memorial Hermann TMC
01.2022 - 09.2023
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Texas Behavioral Health Associates
06.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Tennessee State University
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