Sarah Chapman
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Seeking to secure a full-time position in a healthy work environment with opportunity to utilize individual strengths and supportive of commitment to ongoing recovery in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston, WV
08.2001 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
Physician Assistant
Charlotte Radiology PA
Charlotte, NC
01.2005 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Physician Assistant
sanger clinic, PA
Charlotte, NC
03.2003 - 01.2005
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
Radiology Assistant
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston , WV
01.1994 - 06.2001
- Maintained patient records and updated information in the radiology database.
- Greeted patients, verified personal information, and answered questions about procedures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging exams according to established protocols.
- Managed inventory of supplies necessary for radiology procedures.
- Transported patients from one department or facility to another as needed.
- Scheduled appointments based on patient needs and availability of resources.
- Cleaned rooms between patient visits according to infection control guidelines.
- Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV06-2001
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient diagnosing
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Diagnosis
- Electronic Medical Records
- Performing physicals
- Surgical Assistance
- Prescribing medication
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Patient History Documentation
- Laceration Repair
Certification
- Board Certified by the American Medical Association, Active
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Charlotte Radiology PA
01.2005 - 10.2022
Physician Assistant
sanger clinic, PA
03.2003 - 01.2005
Physician Assistant
Thomas Memorial Hospital
08.2001 - 03.2024
Radiology Assistant
Thomas Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 06.2001
- Board Certified by the American Medical Association, Active
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
Mountain State University
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