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Work History
Education
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Tammy DiChiara

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Highly skilled Physician Assistant with over 40 years of health care experience. Exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen in the field of congenital heart disease. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.


Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Children's Specialty Group
07.2003 - Current
  • Clinical Director for Heart Center
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
  • Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Developed clinical protocols
  • Supported patient education initiatives by creating informative materials.
  • Mentor Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students from EVMS and other universities.

Physician Assistant

Mid Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons
06.2001 - 06.2003
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper preparation of operating room equipment and patient positioning for optimal outcomes.
  • Management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients. Duties included H&Ps, emergency resuscitation, insertion of chest tubes, CVLs and intraoperative procedures.

Physician Assistant

Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
10.2000 - 06.2001

Diagnosis and management of children and adults with congenital heart disease.

Registered Nurse

St. Vincent's Hospital
02.1997 - 06.2000
  • Worked in Open Heart Recovery Unit
  • Shift Charge Nurse
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.1991 - 11.1994
  • Worked in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
  • Shift Charge Nurse
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Maryview Medical Center
12.1986 - 06.1990
  • Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
  • Shift Charge Nurse
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
Brighton, MA
1985.06 - 1986.12
  • Step Down Unit
  • Shift Charge Nurse
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
1993

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing
Brighton, MA
1985

Skills

  • In-depth cardiology knowledge
  • EVMS preceptor of year 2009-2010
  • VAPA preceptor of the year 2013
  • Dependable and hard working
  • Patient Management
  • Staff education and training

Certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Virginia Board of Medicine- Physician Assistant License 0110001178

Drug Enforcement Administration License md 2153877

PALS

ACLS

BLS

Additional Information

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants

Tidewater Pediatric Society

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Children's Specialty Group
07.2003 - Current

Physician Assistant

Mid Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons
06.2001 - 06.2003

Physician Assistant

Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
10.2000 - 06.2001

Registered Nurse

St. Vincent's Hospital
02.1997 - 06.2000

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.1991 - 11.1994

Registered Nurse

Maryview Medical Center
12.1986 - 06.1990

Registered Nurse

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
1985.06 - 1986.12

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing
Tammy DiChiara