Personable and driven physician assistant presently thriving with over 11 years of cardiology experience and 2 years of emergency medicine experience. Eager to apply my passion for medicine in a challenging yet rewarding clinical setting wherever needed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Cardiology Consultants of Texas
Waxahachie , TX
03.2014 - Current
Inpatient cardiac management with an extensive range of complexities including critical cardiac patients in the intensive care unit.
Managing chronic and acute cardiac conditions in an outpatient setting.
Activation of heart catheterization lab for ST elevation myocardial infarctions.
Diagnosing cardiac rhythm disorders and facilitating permanent pacemaker insertion.
Performing history and physicals prior to invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
Facilitate inpatient transfers.
Evaluate patients in the emergency department.
Preoperative cardiac risk evaluations prior to surgical intervention and general anesthesia.
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
EmCare
Ennis, TX
03.2015 - 03.2017
Identified acute and chronic illnesses to effectively triage patients.
Performed minor surgical procedures including suturing lacerations as well as incision and drainage of abscesses.
Interpreted X-rays.
Applied splints for a variety of orthopedic injuries.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Maintained detailed electronic health records for all patient interactions.
Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and medical histories.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Harding University
Searcy, AR
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Harding University
Searcy, AR
05.2010
Skills
Advanced EKG interpretation
Exercise and chemical stress test interpretation and supervision
Epic EMR mastery
Advanced cardiac life support certification
Advanced heart failure management
Pacemaker and internal defibrillator interrogation and management