Shannyn Carey
Scranton
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with over 6 years of experience in urgent care and hospital settings. Proven ability to educate patients, interpret laboratory results, and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. Focused on delivering high-quality care while optimizing patient flow and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Valley Integrated Urgent Care
Dickson City, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine urgent care needs and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Xray interpretation
- 12 lead EKG interpretation
- Suturing, I&D, splinting
- Educated patients on health management strategies and preventive care practices.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing a high volume of walk-in visits, emergencies, and appointments.
Physician Assistance
ApolloMD
Regional Hospital Scranton, Pa 18510
05.2024 - Current
- Nocturnist hospitalist
- Diagnose and treat all adult medical illnesses and injuries requiring hospitalization.
- Contributed to a collaborative healthcare team, providing assistance to nurses, physicians, and other staff as needed.
- Provided vital assistance during emergencies, staying calm under pressure to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Responsible for overseeing Code Blue and Rapid Response team overnight.
- Proficient with the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters, including the use of venous doppler
- Strengths: Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail and working well with patients and staff
Physician Assistant
Adfinitas Health
Moses Taylor Hospital/Regional Hospital Scranton
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Nocturnist hospitalist
- Responsible for all hospital admissions assigned to the hospitalist team including ICU
- Responsible for leading Rapid Response team and Code Blue
- Overnight coverage for all patients assigned to the hospitalist team including ICU coverage with teleintensivist as backup
Physician Assistant
St Luke's Health Network- Monroe Campus
Stroudsburg, PA
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for all hospital admissions overnight, except ICU. Average 10-12 admissions nightly.
- Responsible for obtaining a detailed history and physical, as well as developing and initiating a treatment plan for each admission
- Ordering appropriate laboratory and imaging studies, interpreting results, and providing interventions when necessary.
- A valuable resource for nursing staff during medical emergencies, most commonly dealing with acute heart failure, atrial fib with RVR, acute coronary syndrome, AMS, CVA/TIA, severe sepsis, hypotension, and acute PE.
- Average patient census 80-100.
Physician Assistant
St Luke's Health Network- Bethlehem Campus
Bethlehem, PA
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Responsible for managing 110-150 patients admitted to the hospitalist service overnight, 8 pm-8 am.
- Recognizing any deterioration in patient status, and providing appropriate interventions.
- Ordering appropriate laboratory and imaging studies, interpreting results, and providing interventions when necessary.
- Assisting the attending provider with hospital admissions when needed.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonegate Nursing Home and Rehab
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Care of geriatric long-term, and short-term rehabilitation patients
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate residents' health status effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Midland, TX08-2015
Bachelor of Science - University Studies-Science Track
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2013
Licensed Vocation Nurse Diploma - Nursing
John Peter Smith Institute
Fort Worth, TX03-2003
Skills
- Patient management, infant through geriatric
- Suturing
- Incisions and drainage
- Wound care
- Orthopedic care, including splinting
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- EMR / EHR, including Cerner and Epic
- Interpreting radiology results
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- Licensed Physician Assistant - 10 years
- NCCPA certification 2016- 12/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)10/25/25-10/25/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 10/25/25-10/25/27
- DEA registration active
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care
Valley Integrated Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current
Physician Assistance
ApolloMD
05.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Adfinitas Health
09.2021 - 05.2024
Physician Assistant
St Luke's Health Network- Monroe Campus
10.2019 - 09.2021
Physician Assistant
St Luke's Health Network- Bethlehem Campus
03.2017 - 10.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonegate Nursing Home and Rehab
08.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - University Studies-Science Track
The University of Texas At Arlington
Licensed Vocation Nurse Diploma - Nursing
John Peter Smith Institute