Experienced Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) with 9+ years of primary care clinical experience working at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in a rural area. Capable of operating independently or in a team environment. Skilled in the management of numerous health conditions to include mental health/behavioral health conditions such as Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Depression/Anxiety, various personality disorders, and drug induced psychosis. Trained in corresponding medication management to include SSRI, SNRI, benzodiazepine and antipsychotic medications while monitoring and treating any possible side effects.
Soldier in the Washington Army National Guard with nearly 23 years of experience. Enlisted prior to 9/11 in July 2001 as a Combat Medic assigned to an Infantry unit. Completed two combat tours in Iraq and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E7) before attending PA school and obtaining a direct commission as an Army Officer in 2015. Served with distinction during state COVID mission in 2020/2021, completed 3rd combat tour in Iraq/Kuwait as PA in 2021/2022, and finished 6 month tour as sole aviation PA on the federal Southwest Border mission in 2023.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) accreditation
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)