Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of medical protocols and collaborating with various departments for positive patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center
Chicago, IL
03.2014 - Current
Responsible for evaluation, assessment and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations for Urgent Care Clinic at Walmart for acute medical needs/sick visits.
Responsible for providing school/sports physicals, immunizations, lead and hemoglobin screenings to Pre-School, Grammar, and High School students in the Englewood/Southside Chicago area for Pediatric Mobile Unit.
Responsible for providing blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and PSA screenings for Adult Mobile Unit as well as educational discussions for Seniors in the Englewood/Southside Chicago area.
Physician Assistant
Christian Community Health Center
Chicago, IL
10.2004 - 03.2014
Responsible for pediatric school/sports physicals and adult BP, Glucose Screenings on Medical Mobile Unit at schools and health fairs.
Responsible for evaluation, assessment, and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations to include routine physical exams, annual screenings, immunizations and sick visits.
Responsible for management of patients with chronic disease states to include HTN, DM, Asthma, and HIV.
Responsible for precepting PA, NP, Nursing Students for Clinical Rotations.
Education
Associates Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Malcolm X College/Cook County Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2002
Certificate of Completion - Administrative Foundations in Public Service
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
05.1988
Skills
Patient history documentation
Physical examination
Diagnosing conditions
Interpreting laboratory results
Patient management
Educating patients
Managing prescription refills
Accomplishments
Completion 3 year Service Requirement National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program 2006-2009 to provide healthcare to underserved
Completion 2-year Service Requirement Illinois National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program 2011-2013 to provide healthcare to underserved
Participant with Certification Exam Question Writing and Review for The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 2024 to Present
Certification
Physician Assistant (Prescription and Schedule Controlled Substances)
Occupational Therapy
Timeline
Physician Assistant
St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center
03.2014 - Current
Physician Assistant
Christian Community Health Center
10.2004 - 03.2014
Certificate of Completion - Administrative Foundations in Public Service