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Sean McGovern

Portland,CT

Summary

Dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with 12 years of experience, nearly 10 at Hartford Hospital, with a background in both emergency medicine and urgent care who is seeking career advancement and having more responsibilities within the emergency department.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Hartford Hospital
06.2014 - Current
  • Provide high-quality evidence based emergency care to a diverse patient population.
  • Evaluate and manage patients of all ESI triage levels.
  • Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, APs, RNs, PCAs, and consulting services to provide exceptional medical care.
  • Precept students.
  • Facilitate efficient workflow within the Emergency Department by determining admissions and discharges.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emergency medicine best practices through continuous professional development activities.
  • Optimize resource utilization by accurately ordering diagnostic tests and imaging studies based on clinical presentation and assessment findings.
  • Deliver high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
  • Optimize time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
  • Mentor newly hired Physician Assistants within the emergency department, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Proficient in many emergency medicine procedures including: central line placement, rapid sequence intubation, lumbar puncture, laceration repair, abscess incision and drainage, paracentesis, ultrasound guided IV placement, point of care ultrasound, many others.

Expert Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Expert IQ
01.2019 - Current
  • Review emergency medicine cases and medical documentation to determine standard of care, breach of duty, merit.
  • Review medical charts, depositions, case reports, legal documentation.
  • Provide expert emergency medicine physician assistant case report.
  • Review and reply to rebuttals of expert report and other submitted documentation.
  • Speak and work directly with lawyers as it pertains to case review.
  • Be prepared to be deposed or go to trial and defend opinion.
  • Have reviewed 7 cases thus far (4 defendant, 3 plaintiff).

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

Physician One
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked approximately 3-4 shifts/month as sole provider in urgent care setting.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, EKGs, and lab tests by ordering appropriate tests based on clinical assessment.
  • Administered covid/flu vaccinations.
  • Determined if patients needed to be transferred and evaluated at an emergency department

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

New England Urgent Care
06.2014 - 11.2019
  • Worked 3-4 shifts/month in urgent care setting.
  • Evaluated and managed patients independently.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations and infection management.

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Evaluated and managed patients in busy level II trauma center.
  • Hospital is only burn center in largest county in California.
  • Mentored new physician assistant fellows and precepted students.
  • Offered position as assistant director of postgraduate emergency medicine fellowship for physician assistants.

Physician Assistant Fellow, Emergency Medicine

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • 14 month postgraduate fellowship in emergency medicine.
  • Completed 9 months of training dedicated to emergency medicine.
  • Completed rotations in general surgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, inpatient medicine, youth diabetes camp.

Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Clinical Laboratory Partners
06.2008 - 05.2010
  • Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
  • Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
  • Performed and interpreted gram stains and cultures on patient specimens.
  • Set up and interpret malaria, ehrlichia, and babesia blood smears.
  • Set up and interpret ova and parasite smears.
  • Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
  • Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Spellman
Brockton, MA
06.2004

Skills

    • Effective Communication
    • Time Management
    • Compassionate Patient Care
    • Approachable
      • Able to Take/Give Criticism
      • Team Player
      • Flexible
      • Excellent Bedside Manner

Affiliations

  • Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
  • Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants
  • EM:RAP Subscriber

Certification

  • EM-CAQ (Emergency Medicine Certificate of Added Qualifications)
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • ATLS (plan to renew 2024)

About Me Outside of Work

I have been married for almost 10 years to my supportive and caring wife, Julie, who is a great mother to our two beautiful girls, Madelyn (6) and Chloe (3). I love being a father and I consider it the most important job in my life. I am a very involved, loving dad. From driving them to school, girl scouts, and dance/gymnastics to having a "daddy daughter" date , I enjoy every minute of it. These girls make me strive to be a better person.


Besides being a father, I enjoy golfing in my spare time and having an occasional fire pit in the backyard.

Timeline

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

Physician One
01.2021 - 01.2022

Expert Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Expert IQ
01.2019 - Current

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Hartford Hospital
06.2014 - Current

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

New England Urgent Care
06.2014 - 11.2019

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014

Physician Assistant Fellow, Emergency Medicine

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 12.2013

Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Clinical Laboratory Partners
06.2008 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

University of Connecticut

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Spellman
Sean McGovern