Sheila Murphy
Physician Assistant
Saunderstown,RI
Summary
Highly skilled Physician Assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Interested in leveraging 12 years of clinical experience to create a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system, increasing health literacy, expanding access to education and improving the healthcare culture for both patients and providers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Primary Care Provider
WellOne Primary Care
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Independently managed a complex patient panel of 800+ patients (all ages) in a FQHC, increasing access to care in underserved community.
- Improved patient health outcomes, literacy, compliance and satisfaction in a diverse population with many various SDOH needs.
- Managed acute illnesses and chronic conditions effectively through evidence-based treatments and interventions.
- Contributed to a positive work environment, a leader in a multidisciplinary team.
- Conducted physical examinations, individualizing care for optimal treatment.
- Educated patients on infectious disease prevention, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing.
- Educated patients on medication adherence strategies, reducing instances of medication-related complications and hospitalizations.
- Coordinated with specialists, nurses, case managers, medical assistants, family members, care team, nursing homes and group homes to ensure collaborative approach to effective patient care.
- Active in consistently increasing clinical knowledge, with a focus on behavioral health and psychiatric medicine to expand access and meet growing mental health needs.
- Preceptor for PA and NP students
- Nextgen EHR
Urgent Care
CareWell Urgent Care
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Practiced urgent care and emergency medicine in a small community, serving a diverse patient population.
- Performed physical examinations for pre-employment, DOT, school and summer camps.
- Performed procedures daily.
- Appropriately triaged patients requiring higher level of care.
- Evaluated, treated and performed follow-up examinations for workers compensation injuries.
- Athena EHR
Emergency Medicine
St. Anne's Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Practiced in a high volume (45,000-50,000 patients/year) community emergency department in a city with diverse patient population, all ages
- Experience in both express and core areas of the emergency department.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a wide range of illnesses including chronic illness, orthopedic, ENT, cardiac, pulmonary, GI, dermatology, pediatrics, opiate dependence, mental health and gynecology.
- Performed procedures daily including incision & drainage, laceration repair, foreign body removal, wound care, joint reduction, fracture reduction, joint aspirations and nerve blocks.
- Assisted in higher acuity procedures such as lumbar puncture, central line placement and intubation.
- Worked effectively as part of an emergency medicine team including paramedics, medical assistants, hospital interpreters, nurses, scribes, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, doctors, social workers, and specialty consultants.
- Involved in the training of new providers as well as physician assistant students.
- Meditech and PACS systems.
Emergency Medicine
Quincy Medical Center
10.2013 - 01.2015
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Telehealth
Chronic disease management
Preventive care
Prescription management
X-ray & EKG interpretation
Procedure Experience
Laceration repair
Incision & Drainage
Joint Aspiration
Joint Reduction
Splinting & Casting
Nexplanon
Foreign body removal
Certification
Current RI board of registration license # PA01016
Timeline
Primary Care Provider
WellOne Primary Care
06.2019 - 12.2024
Urgent Care
CareWell Urgent Care
02.2018 - 06.2019
Emergency Medicine
St. Anne's Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Emergency Medicine
Quincy Medical Center
10.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Northeastern University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northeastern University
05.2001 -
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