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Sharon Bruce

Spring Hill

Summary

Accomplished Physician Assistant with extensive experience in urgent/emergency care, demonstrated at STATMED and other notable healthcare facilities. Excelled in patient management and advanced suturing, enhancing patient outcomes through effective diagnosis and treatment plans. Renowned for exceptional patient education and collaborative problem-solving skills, significantly improving healthcare delivery.

Professional healthcare provider with demonstrated ability to deliver patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant- Urgent / Emergency Care

STATMED
09.2024 - Current
  • Single PA coverage in busy Urgent care
  • Typical Urgent Care issues ie colds, flu, pneumonia, ENT, GI, Cardiac Respiratory issues as well as orthopedic issues
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with PA, MDs as indicated
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.


Physician Assistant - Remote Family Practice/UC

Highland Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed Typical Family Practice/Internal Medicine conditions: DM, HTN, CAD, COPD, ASTHMA, URI, UTI, GI, GU, etc
  • Walk In Urgent Care- MI, TRAUMA, ORTHOPEDIC FRACTURES, no hospital in the county - Helicopter Pad on site
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Left position to care for elderly parents from September 2023 to April 2024
  • Started looking for work April 2024 until able to start position at Urgent Care September 2024

Physician Assistant -LTAC/REHAB/SNF

Optum- United Health Group
02.2014 - 03.2021
  • Addressed chronic and acute situations involving geriatric care in SNF/Rehab facility. Goal was to find/treat issues before critical conditions developed
  • Providing in house IVF, IV ABT, EKG, OXYGEN, NEB treatments utilizing mobile x ray/ultrasound to treat acute issues
  • Chronic wound management with wound team
  • Helped patients and family members to understand chronic medical conditions, management of end of life care
  • Worked with attending physicians and specialists

Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

MED EXPRESS
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Double coverage with MD seeing typical Urgent care issues- ie URI, UTI, Flu, Pneumonia, Asthma, Marine stings/insect bites, etc. Orthopedic sprains, strains, fracture management

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

EMCARE- Largo
09.2008 - 05.2012
  • Worked with EMBC Physicians assisting with critically ill patients utilizing ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS protocols
  • Responsible for Fast track/urgent care in ER
  • Presented Admissions to Attending physicians
  • Worked well with support staff

Physician Assistant - Family Practice, Navajo

CompHealth Medical Staffing
05.2008 - 09.2008
  • Worked on Navajo Indian Reservation Health Clinic addressing chronic medical conditions ie DM, HTN, CAD, COPD, URI, UTI etc
  • Worked closely with local Navajo RN, Support staff, Community Health Nurse absorbing the culture
  • Worked closely with MD attendings, and specialists

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

EMCARE Dunedin
11.2005 - 05.2008
  • See Job description for EMCARE Largo

Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

WE CARE MED
09.2004 - 11.2005
  • Providing solo Provider coverage in start up Urgent Care
  • Typical walk in cases, URI, UTI, Flu, Pneumonia, Respiratory conditions, Marine / Insect bites/ Allergic reactions
  • Provided care treatment for acute, subacute, conditions of adults, children and infants
  • Provided x rays as certified Basic Machine Operator

Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Pinellas Park Family Practice
03.2003 - 09.2004
  • Single MD Family practice seeing infants, children and adults
  • Managed all aspects of family practice with supervising Physician

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Durham, NC
05-1987

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Radford University
Radford, VA

Skills

  • Patient management
  • Advanced Suturing Skills
  • Comprehensive History Documentation and Physical exam
  • Patient Education
  • Interpreting laboratory and X ray results
  • Fracture / splinting management

Certification


  • NCCPA Certified Expires 12/31/2026
  • ACLS Certified Expires 5/2026
  • PALS Expired 2/2025 (exploring classes)
  • BLS/AED Certified Expires 5/2025
  • DEA Florida Expires 7/31/2025
  • ADVANCED WILDERNESS LIFE SUPPORT
  • FLORIDA PA LICENSE PA9102165 Expires 1/31/2026

Timeline

Physician Assistant- Urgent / Emergency Care

STATMED
09.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant - Remote Family Practice/UC

Highland Medical Center
09.2021 - 09.2023

Physician Assistant -LTAC/REHAB/SNF

Optum- United Health Group
02.2014 - 03.2021

Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

MED EXPRESS
05.2012 - 07.2016

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

EMCARE- Largo
09.2008 - 05.2012

Physician Assistant - Family Practice, Navajo

CompHealth Medical Staffing
05.2008 - 09.2008

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

EMCARE Dunedin
11.2005 - 05.2008

Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

WE CARE MED
09.2004 - 11.2005

Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Pinellas Park Family Practice
03.2003 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Radford University

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