Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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Shayla Jackson

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Compassionate physician assistant with over a decade of experience in delivering direct clinical care. Excels in high-volume environments. Strengths encompass interpersonal skills, teamwork, adaptability to changing situations, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Strives to make patient satisfaction a priority without compromising overall care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phyician Assistant

Atrium Health Telemedicine
Charlotte, NC
12.2022 - Current
  • Provide medical care to pediatric populations on a telemedicine platform
  • Work in conjunction with certified medical assistance in the school setting using Tyto-Care technology to perform physical examinations, make diagnoses and determine necessary medical management
  • Recognize and determine the need for higher level of care in the office setting, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
  • Operate EMR Epic
  • Prescribe course of treatment of pharmaceutical medications

Physician Assistant

Levine Children’s Urgent Care
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide medical care to the pediatric population in the urgent care setting.
  • Works autonomously, obtaining history and performing physical examinations to determine necessary management
  • Order and interpret diagnostic test to further investigate and treat patient conditions
  • Perform minor procedures including laceration repairs, splinting, I&D, trephination, and foreign body removals
  • Recognize and determine to the need for higher level of care in the emergency room setting.
  • Operates electronic medical record Epic
  • Administration and prescribe appropriate course of treatment of pharmaceutical medications

Physician Assistant

Children’s Community Pediatrics and Children’s Express Care
Wexford, PA
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Provide medical care in the pediatric office and urgent care setting
  • Works autonomously, obtaining history and physical examinations to determine management plan
  • Order and analyze diagnostic tests to further investigate illness to appropriately treat patient conditions
  • Recognize and determine whether or not extensive evaluation and management is necessary in an ED setting
  • Perform minor procedures including laceration repairs, nursemaid reductions, splinting, bedside I&D’s and trephination
  • Administer and prescribe appropriate course of treatments including pharmaceutical medications
  • Work with nurse and attending physician to coordinate and provide follow-up care as necessary.

Physician Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provide medical care to a diverse population of ages in ethnic backgrounds from adolescents to geriatrics.
  • Works autonomously, obtaining history and physical examinations to determine further management
  • Order and analyze diagnostic tests to further investigate and treat patient conditions
  • Recognize and determine the need for more extensive evaluation/management in the ER.
  • Operate electronic medical record Docutap
  • Perform minor procedures including laceration repairs, splinting, I&D, and trephination
  • Administer and prescribe appropriate course of treatment including pharmaceutical medications

Physician Assistant

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2015 - 09.2018
  • Provide medical care in an emergency care setting
  • Obtain appropriate history and physical examinations to determine further management
  • Monitor patients’ condition, progress, and re-evaluate treatment plans as necessary
  • Order and analyze diagnostic tests to further investigate patient conditions
  • Perform minor procedures including laceration repairs, splinting, and bedside I&D of abscesses
  • Administer and prescribe appropriate course of treatment including pharmaceutical medications

Physician Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • Provide medical care in the outpatient setting for initial evaluations and patient continuity
  • Interpret studies, review testing, provide education, and prepare patients for upcoming surgery
  • Develop and implement a plan of care in conjunction with attending physicians
  • Complete appropriate documentation of care and services rendered in the electronic medical record

Nurse Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
Erie, PA
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Observed patients' conditions, collected appropriate vital signs, and reported patient changes to professional staff
  • Provided patient care by applying dressings and supervising exercise routines
  • Assisted patients with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
  • Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Science - ARC-PA Accredited

Gannon University
Erie, PA
08.2012

Bachelor of Health Science -

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2011

Skills

  • Patient assessment and telemedicine care
  • Electronic medical records management
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Pharmaceutical management

Certification

  • Board Certified September 2012
  • CPR June 2025
  • Pennsylvania
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Illinois
  • Wisconsin
  • Virginia

Awards

Undergraduate: 2008 - 2011, Gannon University Dean’s List

Timeline

Phyician Assistant

Atrium Health Telemedicine
12.2022 - Current

Physician Assistant

Levine Children’s Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current

Physician Assistant

Children’s Community Pediatrics and Children’s Express Care
06.2019 - 12.2022

Physician Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
09.2018 - 05.2019

Physician Assistant

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2015 - 09.2018

Physician Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2014

Nurse Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
03.2009 - 11.2009

Master of Physician Assistant Science - ARC-PA Accredited

Gannon University

Bachelor of Health Science -

Gannon University