Very experienced in general internal medicine. Board eligible in Internal Medicine. Will sit for board recertification October, 2014. Highly motivated, and an excellent multitasker. A team player as well as a very compassionate Internist wherein, the needs of the patient take priority. 23 years overall experience in primary care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo practitioner as an Internal Medicine physician
Self Employed
Whitwell Medical Plaza, Whitwell, TN
09.2013 - Current
Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Delivered medical services to [ 5 ] patients daily in office and hospital environments.
Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.
Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Hospitalist physician on staff
Teamhealth Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
02.2008 - 05.2013
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.
Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
Physician as private practitioner and hospital practice
Self Employed/solo practitioner
Whitwell Medical Plaza, Whitwell, TN
07.2004 - 01.2008
Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
Emergency medicine physician/Hospitalist
Teamhealth
Knoxville, TN
01.2000 - 04.2004
Primary care physician
Baptist Minor Medical Centers
Memphis, TN
06.1987 - 07.1993
Primary care physician
Dr's Black and Marlowe
Tunica, MS
05.1986 - 05.1987
Primary care physician
Franklin County Hospital
Meadeville, Ms.
07.1985 - 05.1986
Education
D.O. - Residency Family Practice did not complete - changed to Int. Med.
University Tennessee College of Medicine
left June 1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Southern Mississippi
1981
D.O. - Internal Medicine Residency
The University of Tennessee, Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
1999
D.O. - medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
1986
Skills
Accomplished in primary care
Community medicine competence
Dedicated to integrity
Observant
Conscientious provider
Perseverance
Humane and respectful
Culturally sensitive
Strong interpersonal skills
Compassionate professional
Open-minded communicative physician
Calm under pressure
Dedicated to excellence
Good clinical judgment
Systems-based practice
Accomplishments
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Southern Mississippi.
Named "Science Woman of the Year", graduating class
Timeline
Solo practitioner as an Internal Medicine physician
Self Employed
09.2013 - Current
Hospitalist physician on staff
Teamhealth Parkridge Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2013
Physician as private practitioner and hospital practice
Self Employed/solo practitioner
07.2004 - 01.2008
Emergency medicine physician/Hospitalist
Teamhealth
01.2000 - 04.2004
Primary care physician
Baptist Minor Medical Centers
06.1987 - 07.1993
Primary care physician
Dr's Black and Marlowe
05.1986 - 05.1987
Primary care physician
Franklin County Hospital
07.1985 - 05.1986
D.O. - Residency Family Practice did not complete - changed to Int. Med.
University Tennessee College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Southern Mississippi
D.O. - Internal Medicine Residency
The University of Tennessee, Erlanger Medical Center