Raphael Atulo
Midland,GA
Summary
Competent Physician Assistant with over 6 years experience in Thoracic surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency medicine and hospital medicine. Well-developed proven skills in managing patients in critical and chronic conditions. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgement. Effective in Emergency situation and critical codes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Critical and Hospital Medicine
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with diligent follow-up care and comprehensive discharge instructions.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
Physician Assistant
Appling HealthCare System-Emergency Medicine
06.2023 - Current
- Manage a wide variety of chronic health problems including hypertension, diabetes, endocrine disorders and psychiatric illness.
- Manage lower acuity patients independently and staff higher acuity patients with an attending physician.
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute illnesses/injuries in a fast pace, dynamic emergency department environment.
- Assist with lumbar punctures, central lines, intubation and resuscitation.
- Execute emergency endotracheal intubation, passage of NG tubes and long intestinal tubes, CPR and defibrillation.
- Perform procedures including suturing and splinting.
- Formulate differential diagnosis base on patient symptoms and test results.
- Obtain accurate medical history, perform physical examinations and make clinical diagnosis.
- Perform many procedures including: incision and drainage, simple/complex suturing, joint injections/aspiration, dislocation/fracture reductions.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment
Physician Assistant, ED & Hospital Medicine
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
- Obtaining accurate medical History , perform physical examinations and make clinical diagnosis.
- Managing a wide variety of chronic health problems including hypertension, diabetes, endocrine disorders psychiatric illness.
- Rapidly analyzing and responding to critical situation such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situation.
- Collaborate with Medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education and wellness services.
- Patient education regarding various infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physican Assistant, Critical Care
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked with critically ill, intubated patients under the support of ventilator.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization and treatment for numerous patients diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- operated critical care equipment to keep patient stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs for chronically ill and acute patients with well coordinated treatment strategies
- Conducted advance procedures including intubation, central line, arterial lines, and chest tubes tubes placement in emergency care situation.
- Performed venipuncture, injection and various and various bedside diagnostic procedure during clinical rounds.
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted cardiothoracic Surgeons in the operating room on major and minor cardiothoracic procedures.
- Rounded on post cardiothoracic surgery patients. discussed care with the surgeon and care providers
- Provided follow up -up care on patients previously seen in cardiothoracic clinic
- Provided telephone consultation with primary care providers regarding the management of cardiothoracic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted the results of routine laboratory tests and imaging studies (including X-rays, MRIs, bone scans, CT Scans, barium swallow w studies etc)
- Performed diagnostic and treatment services in the clinic on routine, walk in emergency basin and /or for schedule appointment.
- Assessed patients referred to the cardiothoracic practice by reviewing medical records , interpreting radiographs and performing the appropriate cardiothoracic evaluation
- Assisted the surgeon with minor bedside procedure (Chest tube placement, talk plerodesis).
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
09.2010 - 04.2015
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) - Doctorate
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY08.2018
Master of Science - Bioscience Engineering
Gent University
Gent Belgium08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya02.2004
Skills
- History taking, performing detailed physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological studies, formulating diagnosis and treatment plan
- Critical Airway management including intubation
- Breathing, vent management and ABG interpretation
- Hemodynamic stabilization and managing patient's electrolyte disturbances
- Chest tube placement
- Thoracentesis and paracentesis
- Incision and drainage, Laceration repair Simple/ complex suturing, Joint injection/aspiration, dislocation/ fracture reduction and cast/splint placement
- Central line, arterial and vascular catheter placement for emergent hemodialysis
- Managing wide variety of chronic and emergent health health problems
- Laceration repair, Wound care, regional block anesthesia and procedural sedation
Affiliations
AAPA
Certification
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of GA and New York
Certified ACLS, BLS, PALS American Heart Association
EMR
EPIC
Meditech
Scener
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Dutch
Limited Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant Critical and Hospital Medicine
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Appling HealthCare System-Emergency Medicine
06.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, ED & Hospital Medicine
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Physican Assistant, Critical Care
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2023
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army
09.2010 - 04.2015
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) - Doctorate
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Mercy College
Master of Science - Bioscience Engineering
Gent University
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major
University of Nairobi
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