Shelia Mitchell
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
DHA
Ft. Campbell, KY
05.2016 - Current
- Conduct pre-deployment health screenings, post deployment health screenings, post deployment health reassessments, Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), out-processing services addressing physical and behavioral health
- Adhere to CENTCOM Mod 13, AR 40-501 guidelines for minimal standards of fitness for deployment, as well as, respective guidelines for deploying civilians and contractors
- Approval/dispensation of antimalarial prophylaxis, as well as, other chronic medication usage for pre and post deployment purposes
- Ensure proper immunizations are given in relation to traveling destinations out of country
- Prepare and document appropriate history and physical examinations and diagnoses
- Supervise and review all required laboratory studies for all in-processing and deploying service members
- Initiate and/or complete further action if studies indicate
- Properly screen for immunization contraindications, as well as, treat and/or refer for any adverse reactions to vaccines
- Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission standards
Physician Assistant
COVID Triage Clinic
Ft. Campbell, KY
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for contacting patients with laboratory-confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance in order to interrupt ongoing disease transmission
- Conduct interviews with patients to gather information including symptom history, source of illness, list of close contacts, and activity history while infectious
- Provide patients with instructions for isolation (quarantine for family members) and facilitate appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services, as indicated
- Convey information on situations requiring the exclusion of individuals from work, daycare, or specific activities within a group setting
- Responsible for continuing care of these individuals until they have met criteria per CDC guidelines for recovery out of isolation and/or quarantine
Physician Assistant (PRN)
Logistics Health Inc.
Lacrosse, WI
02.2007 - 07.2019
- Assist our National Guard and Reserve Armed Forces in satisfying their medical readiness requirement
- Support Physical Health Assessments of military personnel in Reserves and National Guard
- Perform review of Health History, Service Member Medical Records, and medical questionnaires
- Interview military personnel to determine current and prior medical concerns
- Identify any concerns that need to be addressed immediately, inclusive of Behavioral Health
- Document interview results for readiness classification in the service member’s medical record
Physician Assistant
CCMS (Contractor)
Ft. Campbell, KY
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Served in the capacity of PCM for the service members of the 63rd chem co as well as for those units that are unattached here at Ft
- Campbell
- Performing a variety of direct health care clinical duties related to a broad range of general medicine including assessing, planning, evaluating, & modifying the treatment of patients within the scope of the credentials & privileges
- These duties included examining patients, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting lab studies & x-ray procedures, interpreting findings and determining the prescribed medication/treatment for commonly occurring diseases & problems from our in-house and approved formulary
- Recorded patient computer-based progress notes that were maintained in an electronic medical record
- Complete Procedures: Toenail removals, I&D’s, trigger point injections and corticosteroid joint injections
Physician Assistant
Nebben Physical Medicine
Clarksville, TN
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted physicals, trigger point injections and joint injections
Physician Assistant
Giacare
Ft. Campbell, KY
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Provide a full range of emergency services or crises interventions in the absence of the physician
- Diagnose disease, illness, disorder or injury in patients of all ages
- Examine patients and perform patient work-up and assessment of care and treatment
- Secure a health and medical history, record findings and make clinical evaluations
- Order appropriate x-rays or laboratory tests
- Serve as a direct primary health care provider in the capacity of a credentialed Physician's Assistant
- The incumbent serves in a Soldier Readiness Center (SRC), Department of Deployment Health (DDH) of a Military Treatment Facility (MTF)
- Duties include case management for a patient population of approximately 1,500 or more
- The incumbent performs a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of general medicine
- Responsible for the independent examination, diagnosis and treatment within personal credentials and privileges delineated by the MTF
- Assignments include a wide range of activities including assessing, planning, evaluating, and modifying the treatment of patients in various locations throughout the MTF
- Treated service members according to the Army Regulations 40-501 (AR 40-501)
- Issued profiles according to AR 40-501
- Military computer systems: Ahlta, CHCS I, Medpros, TMDS
Physician Assistant
Platinum Medical Corp
Ft. Campbell, KY
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Served in the capacity of PCM for the service members of the 4th brigade Rear – D
- Performing a variety of direct health care clinical duties related to a broad range of general medicine including assessing, planning, evaluating, & modifying the treatment of patients within the scope of the credentials & privileges
- These duties included examining patients, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting lab studies & x-ray procedures, interpreting findings and determining the prescribed medication/treatment for commonly occurring diseases & problems from our in-house and approved formulary
- Recorded patient computer-based progress notes that were maintained in an electronic medical record
- I also occasionally worked at the Soldier Readiness Center where I was responsible for making sure our service members were physically and mentally stable and prepared for deployments as well as making sure their needs were met after they returned from deployment
- Performed Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), Predeployment Assessments, Post Deployment Health ReAssessments (PDHA), and Post Deployment Health ReAssessments (PDHRA)
Physician Assistant
Ft. Carson SRC (Medtrust Staffing)
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Serve as a direct primary health care provider in the capacity of a credentialed Physician's Assistant
- The incumbent serves in a Soldier Readiness Center (SRC), Department of Deployment Health (DDH) of a Military Treatment Facility (MTF)
- Duties include case management for a patient population of approximately 1,500 or more
- The incumbent performs a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of general medicine
- Responsible for the independent examination, diagnosis and treatment within personal credentials and privileges delineated by the MTF
- Assignments include a wide range of activities including assessing, planning, evaluating, and modifying the treatment of patients in various locations throughout the MTF
- Treated service members according to the Army Regulations 40-501 (AR 40-501)
- Issued profiles according to AR 40-501
- Military computer systems: Ahlta, CHCS I, Medpros, TMDS
Physician Assistant
Peterson AFB (Sterling Medical)
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Treated Service member from all branches of the military and their families
- Performed physicals, well/sick child exams, and medical exams
- Development of treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
- Issued profiles
- Started MEB processes
- Worked with Ahlta and CHCS I
Physician Assistant
Dr. Charles Johnson
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Performed physicals, well/sick child exams, and medical exams
- Development of treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
- Treating over 30 patients per day
Physician Assistant
Due West Family Healthcare
Nashville, TN
07.2005 - 01.2007
- Primary care provider in a private Family Practice setting treating pediatric to elderly population
- Involved in all aspects of patient care, including: detailed history and physical examinations, development of treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
- Credentialed at Tennessee Christian Medical Center (TCMC) to perform H & P’s and medical consults on all new admissions to the psychiatric units (total of 6 units)
- All H & P’s to be conducted within 24 hours
- Also perform H & P’s on all ECT candidates
Education
Physician Assistant Certification -
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland08.2004
Masters of Medical Science -
St. Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Health Management
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05.2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Health screenings
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Examine patients
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Gynecological Examinations
- Prescription management
- Blood draw techniques
Certification
- NCCPA - Expires 12/31/26
- Tennessee License #1266 - Expires 01/31/27
- BLS - Expires 02/09/27
- DEA - Expires 01/31/27
References
Available Upon Request
Credentials
- PA-C
- MMS
Timeline
Physician Assistant
COVID Triage Clinic
03.2021 - 12.2021
Physician Assistant
DHA
05.2016 - Current
Physician Assistant
CCMS (Contractor)
08.2015 - 05.2016
Physician Assistant
Nebben Physical Medicine
06.2015 - 12.2015
Physician Assistant
Giacare
12.2012 - 12.2014
Physician Assistant
Platinum Medical Corp
04.2010 - 12.2011
Physician Assistant
Ft. Carson SRC (Medtrust Staffing)
07.2008 - 12.2009
Physician Assistant
Peterson AFB (Sterling Medical)
09.2007 - 05.2008
Physician Assistant
Dr. Charles Johnson
04.2007 - 09.2007
Physician Assistant (PRN)
Logistics Health Inc.
02.2007 - 07.2019
Physician Assistant
Due West Family Healthcare
07.2005 - 01.2007
Physician Assistant Certification -
Anne Arundel Community College
Masters of Medical Science -
St. Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Health Management
Howard University
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