Sunny Baker DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in emergency medicine, boasting 20 years of valuable expertise. Demonstrated proficiency in patient observation, assessment, and examination, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. Swiftly responding to critical situations and providing compassionate care to individuals in need.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
University Medical Center
2014.01 - Current
- Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of emergencies in a level one trauma center.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients and documented medical histories.
Guest Lecturer
El Paso Fire Department
2024.04 - 2024.06
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Prevented information overload by limiting content and emphasizing key points.
Physician Assistant
Providence Hospital Transmountain
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of emergencies.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients and documented medical histories.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Physician Assistant
Westwind Pediatrics
2001.10 - 2015.01
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients in an office setting.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Physician Assistant
Quest Care Partners at Las Palmas Emergency Department
2007.01 - 2015.01
- Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats all types of emergencies for the 26-bed ER.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients and documented medical histories.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Flight Paramedic
Native Air Ambulance
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Transport and treatment of critically ill and injured persons to the most appropriate and closest facility via helicopter or fixed-winged aircraft.
Emergency Department Paramedic
Phoenix Baptist Hospital Emergency Department
2002.01 - 2004.01
- Assessment and care of all types of emergencies in a 21-bed ER.
Paramedic
New Mexico State University Special Events Department
2000.01 - 2002.01
- Stand-by medical care for events held on the campus.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
2000.01 - 2002.01
- To respond to 911 calls, treat and transport patients to the most appropriate and closest facility via ground ambulance.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response
1999.01 - 2000.01
- To respond to 911 calls, treat and transport patients to the most appropriate and closest facility via ground ambulance.
EMT- Basic
American Medical Response
1998.01 - 1999.01
- To respond to 911 calls, treat and transport patients to the most appropriate and closest facility via ground ambulance.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science Education -
A.T. Still University
06.2024
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies -
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
Bachelors in Biomedicine -
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Paramedic Studies -
New Mexico State University
Skills
- Physical examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient History Documentation
- Differential diagnoses
- EMR / EHR
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Interpreting radiology results
- Fast-tracking patients
- Incisions and drainage
- Laceration Repair
- Wound Care
- Airway Management
Certification
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- CAQ-EM
Publications
- 2008, Emergency Evaluation of Jaundice, Advance for Physician Assistants, 40-45
- 2019, Hidradenitis Suppurativa a Quick Review Series, JAAPA, January 2019 Vol. 32, page 47-48
- 2020, Orogastric tube placement during trauma arrest, JACEP Wiley Open Access, February 2020, doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12013
- 2022, The JAAPA QRS Review for PAs, Chapters on Vesiculobullous Disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Envenomations, and Arthropod Bites
- 2022, Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine Puddy Kidney – a result of extrapulmonary TB of the Kidney, Journal of Emergency Medicine, September 2022, doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2022.09.022
- 2022, Use of knives and multitools to perform a cadaveric limb amputation, Journal of Special Operations, Spring 2022, doi: 10.55460/Y31C-V4OI
- 2024, Cross-sectional Retrospective Epidemiological Study of 9-1-1 Calls to the El Paso Texas, and Ciudad Juarez International Border Crossing, International Journal of Paramedicine, July 2024, https://doi.org/10.56068/CPIV3712
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
El Paso Fire Department
2024.04 - 2024.06
Physician Assistant
Providence Hospital Transmountain
2019.01 - 2022.01
Physician Assistant
University Medical Center
2014.01 - Current
Physician Assistant
Quest Care Partners at Las Palmas Emergency Department
2007.01 - 2015.01
Flight Paramedic
Native Air Ambulance
2004.01 - 2006.01
Emergency Department Paramedic
Phoenix Baptist Hospital Emergency Department
2002.01 - 2004.01
Physician Assistant
Westwind Pediatrics
2001.10 - 2015.01
Paramedic
New Mexico State University Special Events Department
2000.01 - 2002.01
Paramedic
American Medical Response
2000.01 - 2002.01
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response
1999.01 - 2000.01
EMT- Basic
American Medical Response
1998.01 - 1999.01
Doctor of Medical Science Education -
A.T. Still University
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies -
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
Bachelors in Biomedicine -
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Paramedic Studies -
New Mexico State University
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- CAQ-EM
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