Proactive and goal-oriented Physician Assistant with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
• Experience in providing quality care at Level II Trauma Center, ranging from first assist in General surgery/surgical subspecialties cases, managing high acuity trauma and critical care patients and pre/post op care .
• Procedural experience with simple and complex multi-layer wound closure, bedside incision and drainage, wound debridement, nasogastric and dob hoff tube insertion and removal, wound vac placements, central venous catheter and arterial line placements and removal and chest tube removal.
• Collaborate with surgeons on patient consultations, evaluated and treated patients with acute and emergent conditions.
• Intermittent SICU experience
• Provides patient education on post operative care and follow up coordination, ensuring effective communication with patients. Worked closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient centered care.
• Provider at a busy urgent care, working autonomously as a solo provider during shifts seeing an average of 30-40 patients/day.
• Provided acute care services for a diverse pediatric, adolescent, and adult population.
• Performed in-house procedures including laceration repair, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, wound care dressing, and splinting.
• Evaluated and treated a wide range of acute illnesses including viral and bacterial respiratory infections, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary tract infections, women’s and men’s health issues, pulmonary issues, and gastrointestinal issues.
• Conducted physical exams for school admission, sports participation, and employment.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Worked closely with medical assistants, X-ray technicians, and office staff to provide quality care.
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