Shelby Layton Carroll
Lexington,KY
Summary
Emergency medicine professional prepared to excel in fast-paced healthcare settings. Committed to providing high-quality care and adept at managing urgent medical situations. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper preparation of operating room equipment and patient positioning for optimal outcomes.
- 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.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
Computed Tomography Technologist
UK Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Performed venipuncture for laboratory testing on adults and children in both in-patient and outpatient settings
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures
- Tended to all patient reactions and complications
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides
- Processed
- Labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records
- (40-80 hrs
- Per week)
Radiologic Technologist
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match patient records
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
- (24 hrs
- Every weekend)
Education
M.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY01.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY01.2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Obtaining and interpretation of EKGs
- CPR
- Wound care
- Dressing changes
- Closure of wounds via suture, staples, and Dermabond
- Prescription of medications
- Examination of eyes using fluorescein staining
- Incision and drainage
- Removal of ocular foreign bodies
- Casting and splinting
- Cardiac defibrillation
- Assisted respiration
- Endotracheal intubation
- Lumbar puncture
- Patient management
- EMR / EHR
- Diagnostic codes
- Pediatric care
Certification
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2022
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 2020-2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2020-2022
- Board of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, 2018-Current
- Image Gently & Image Wisely, 2018-Current
Professionalmemberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 08/01/20, 05/01/22
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Computed Tomography Technologist
UK Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
Morehead State University
Associates of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Morehead State University
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2022
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 2020-2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2020-2022
- Board of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy, 2018-Current
- Image Gently & Image Wisely, 2018-Current
M.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
Sullivan University
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