RUSSELL QUEEN
Landenberg,PA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 16 years of experience and a proven knowledge of Orthopedic Spine surgery, Emergency Medicine, Physician collaboration, and pre, intra-operative, and post-op care. My goal is to contribute my skills to augment the success of your surgical spine team.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering patient-centered care and supporting medical teams in diverse clinical settings. Prioritize effective communication and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in diagnostic procedures and patient education, fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Interventional Spine/Pain Management
Regional Medical Associates
Dover, DE
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories and conducted comprehensive physical examinations.
- Develop and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Assist in surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Educate patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Physician Assistant Interventional Spine
First State Orthopaedics
Newark, DE
2019 - 2024
- Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories to support treatment planning.
- Assisted in the development of care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and best practices.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide decision-making in patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication usage, and preventive health measures to enhance understanding.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
DFES (Doctors For Emergency Services)
Newark, DE
03.2006 - 03.2023
- Working full-time with a group of over 100 physicians and 40 PA's covering Christiana, Wilmington, and Middletown Emergency Departments with a great deal of autonomy to evaluate, order appropriate testing, interpret, diagnose, and coordinate disposition for a wide variety of acute medical conditions.
- Perform procedures including suturing I&D of abscesses, bedside ultrasound, fracture reduction, splinting, foreign body removal, advanced vascular access, airway management, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and moderate sedation.
SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Dr. Ali Kalamchi MD PA
Newark, DE
11.2003 - 03.2020
- Working side by side with an experienced physician in an Orthopedic Spine private practice for over 15 years - covering office, treating patients, post-op patients, inpatient treatment, first contact for office/post-op call and consults. Working as first assist for surgical orthopedic spine surgeon for over 15 years. Trained in multiple cervical and lumbar approaches and techniques. Schedule included one day/week in the office and one in the OR. Additionally, I cover post-op rounds, discharges, and taking first call.
Education
B.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA08-2003
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with patients to explain symptoms related to their pathology and correlate symptoms with radiographic evidence
- Strong ability to formulate a clear treatment plan and set reasonable patient goals
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Managing prescription refills
Certification
- Physician Assistant PA-C
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EMT-B
- Private Pilot SEL with High Performance Endorsement
- Advanced Open Water Diver
Timeline
Physician Assistant Interventional Spine/Pain Management
Regional Medical Associates
01.2025 - Current
EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
DFES (Doctors For Emergency Services)
03.2006 - 03.2023
SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Dr. Ali Kalamchi MD PA
11.2003 - 03.2020
Physician Assistant Interventional Spine
First State Orthopaedics
2019 - 2024
B.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
Certifications
Advanced Trauma Life Support, ACLS, EMT-B
Private Pilot SEL with High Performance Endorsement
Advanced Open Water Diver