Shelby Perkins
Summary
Highly adept Physician Assistant with 7 years of exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients. Compassionate healthcare provider equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn and proficient multitasker. Seeking opportunity to focus energy and passion to optimize health care in innovative ways.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Dispatch Health-Mobile Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful in home urgent care visits.
- Conducted routine point of care testing, i-STAT laboratory assessments to formulate thorough treatment plans for various ages.
- Coordinated emergency escalations with EMS to transport patients to hospitals for further care.
Physician Assistant
Porter Medical Associates-Primary Care
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and infection management.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
UT Health Science Center
San Antonio12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock05-2013
Skills
- Implement treatment plans utilizing evidence based medical decision making
- Minor medical procedures
- Blood draws and IV start procedures
- Geriatric care/Pediatric care
- Educating patients
- Evaluating culture results
- Patient history documentation
Certification
- Certified Licensed Physician Assistant, PA-C 2018
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Current Prescriptive Authority
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Dispatch Health-Mobile Urgent Care
06.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Porter Medical Associates-Primary Care
03.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
UT Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas Tech University
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