Terry Tompkins
Schenectady,NY
Summary
A seasoned Physician Assistant with a robust background in surgical assistance and patient management, notably at St. Peter’s Hospital where I led as the primary PA. Expert in clinical decision-making and educating patients, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal care. My skills are complemented by a commitment to staff training and patient education.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Cardiology Associates of Schenectady
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
St Clare’s Hospital Schenectady
Physician Assistant
Ellis Bellevue Women’s Hospital
02.2005 - Current
Take call for emergency C sections , perdiem position
Physician Assistant
St. Peter’s Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Surgical PA,
Floor rounds , consults , admissions and discharges.
First assist in the OR on variety of cases ,
Speciality focus with colorectal surgery.
Preceptor for new hires
Currently lead PA
Physician Assistant
St Clare’s Hospital
04.2003 - 07.2006
General surgery PA
First assist in wide variety of cases such as
Orthopedic , plastic surgery , Gyn surgery , general surgery as urology .
Floor rounds , admissions , consults , discharges . Worked variety of shifts
Education
AAS - Physician Assistant
Albany Medical College And Hudson Valley Community
Troy, NY08.2001
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Medical diagnosis
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Interpreting radiology results
- Electronic medical records
- Discharge summaries
- Surgery
- Staff education and training
- Hospital consultations
- Surgical assistance
- Preoperative evaluations
- Performing physicals
- Prescribing medication
- Clinical decision making
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Ellis Bellevue Women’s Hospital
02.2005 - Current
Physician Assistant
St. Peter’s Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Physician Assistant
St Clare’s Hospital
04.2003 - 07.2006
Physician Assistant
Cardiology Associates of Schenectady
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
St Clare’s Hospital Schenectady
AAS - Physician Assistant
Albany Medical College And Hudson Valley Community
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