TAMARA HAYES
Leland,NC
Summary
NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant with more than 16 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to mostly orthopedic patients. Working at Stony Brook University Hospital, a state owned Level I Trauma hospital in the past, has provided a wealth of knowledge to such diverse orthopedic patient population. Highly skilled in communicating complex medical histories to supervising physician and devising treatment plans to meet patient physical and psychological medical needs. Knows the importance of patient education to provide preventive care, treat current conditions, comprehending urgent verse emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
EmergeOrtho
Wilmington, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Currently working with Dr. Lu in both office and operative room settings doing orthopedic spine surgery.
- Manage patients with fracture and post operative pain
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
Physician Assistant
Orlin and Cohen Orthopedic Group
Smithtown, NY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Part time float Physician Assistant mostly doing orthopedic spine with Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein and urgent care focused.
- Originally hired with Dr Philip Schrank who retired, treating shoulder pathology for rotator cuff tears, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, calcific tendinitis and fractures.
- Position is office based only. Evaluating patients, ordering/interpreting imaging, diagnosing and formulating treatment plan for the patient.
- Administered glenohumeral joint visco-supplementation and corticosteroid injections.
- Cleaned, examined and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
Physician Assistant
Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Smithtown, NY
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked closely with Dr Christian Vorys and Dr Timur Yasin.
- I worked with this practice part time from August 2019-January 2020 then returned full time November 2020 until January 2022.
- Office based position treating adult and pediatric patients as well as urgent care visits.
- Treatment of trauma, fractures, strains, sprains, tendinitis, sports medicine related injuries, lower back pain, motor vehicle and workers' compensation injuries.
- Proficient with interpretation of x-rays, CTs and MRIs.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
Physician Assistant
Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Position was OR based with several physicians. Assisted with both open and closed General, Cardiothoracic, GI, GU, GYN, Bariatric, Plastics, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Cleaned, examined and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
Physician Assistant
Stony Brook Orthopedic Associates PC
East Setauket, NY
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Worked with Dr Brian Morelli caring for adult operative and non-operative orthopedic spine patients at Stony Brook University Hospital with Level I Trauma.
- Treatment of fractures, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, infections, myelopathic/paraplegic patients, proficient interpretation of spinal x-ray/CT/MRI.
- 1st assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures along with orthopedic residents.
- Precepted orthopedic, family medicine, anesthesia-pain management residents and physician assistant students.
Physician Assistant
Stony Brook Orthopedic Associates PC
East Setauket, NY
10.2009 - 12.2014
- Worked with Dr Wesley Carrion in pediatric orthopedics at Stony Brook University Hospital with Level I Trauma.
- Entailed operative and non-operative treatment of pediatric fractures, infections, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, sports injuries and other congenital orthopedic abnormalities.
- Proficient interpretation of pediatric x-rays, CT, MRI and pediatric hip ultrasound.
- 1st assist in operating room along with orthopedic residents.
- Precepted orthopedic, family medicine, anesthesia-pain management residents and physician assistant students.
Physician Assistant
Mark Tan MD. Rheumatology
Smithtown, NY
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Worked with Dr. Mark Tan primarily worked with infusion patients with rheumatologic and other autoimmune pathology.
- Obtained vital signs, intravenous access and phlebotomy.
- Reconstituted and administered immunosuppressive/biologic medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Managed any allergic or adverse reactions to the administered medications.
Physician Assistant
Benjamin Schwartz MD. Gynecologic Oncology
Brightwaters, NY
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Worked with Dr Benjamin Schwartz for 3 months temporary position while another PA was out on maternity.
- Managed and cared for post-operative gynecologic cancer patients.
- 1st assisted in the in-office procedure room.
- Accessed mediports and obtained intravenous access to administer chemotherapy medication.
- Reviewed laboratories and radiology reports for chemotherapy patients to determine if they were healthy enough for chemo medications or had infections.
Physician Assistant
East End Geriatric and Adult Medicine
Southold, NY
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Worked with Dr. Jay Slotkin doing geriatric internal medicine.
- Involved in all aspects of comprehensive patient care including ordering and interpretation of labs and imaging studies, formulate treatment plans, obtain consultations.
- Perform small in-office medical procedure.
- Interpret EKGs, history and physicals, medical clearances.
- Performed house calls patients when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Bay Shore, NY09.2007
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY08.2005
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
Patchogue, NY12.2001
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Shirley Ambulance Company
Shirley, NY07.2003
BioPrep Fellowship And Independent Research and Laboratory Project -
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY08.2000
Skills
- Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery and pediatric orthopedics
- Fracture management
- Cast and splint application
- Intra-articular and trigger point injections
- Wound care
- Proficient with Cerner and Allscripts electronic medical records
- Performing physicals
- Differential diagnoses
- Ordering and interpreting advanced imaging
- Implementing treatment plans
- Preoperative evaluations
- Postoperative care
- Continuity of care record
- Interpreting pathology results
- 1st assist OR experience
Accomplishments
- National Commissions on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certified- October 2007
- NCCPA Recertification May 2013, 2019
- Barrier Precautions and Infection Control- NYS Education Department Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)- Member
- January 2018 Performed final review of the new Orthopedic Surgery Certification of Additional Qualification (CAQ) examination with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) before it was released for national testing
- April 2019 Participate in the Standard Setting for NCCPA's orthopedic examination to develop a recommendation for a passing score for the Orthopedic CAQ Exam
References
References furnished upon request
Additional Information
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Touro Physician Assistant program
Timeline
Physician Assistant
EmergeOrtho
01.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Orlin and Cohen Orthopedic Group
03.2022 - 07.2023
Physician Assistant
Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
08.2019 - 01.2022
Physician Assistant
Mather Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Physician Assistant
Stony Brook Orthopedic Associates PC
12.2014 - 05.2019
Physician Assistant
Stony Brook Orthopedic Associates PC
10.2009 - 12.2014
Physician Assistant
Mark Tan MD. Rheumatology
10.2008 - 10.2009
Physician Assistant
Benjamin Schwartz MD. Gynecologic Oncology
08.2008 - 12.2008
Physician Assistant
East End Geriatric and Adult Medicine
05.2008 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Shirley Ambulance Company
BioPrep Fellowship And Independent Research and Laboratory Project -
SUNY Stony Brook
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