Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Therese Kossuth

Hudson,FL

Summary

Seasoned Physician Assistant and mid-level practitioner with over 30 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant

Access Healthcare
Spring Hill, FL
10.2016 - 04.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
  • Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
  • Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
  • Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, biopsies, and joint injections/aspirations.
  • Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
  • Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
  • Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
  • Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
  • Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
  • Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.
  • Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
  • Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.

Physician Assistant

US Healthworks
Tampa, Florida
12.2013 - 04.2016
  • Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
  • Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
  • Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
  • Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
  • Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
06-1990

Skills

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Educating patients
  • Patient Management
  • Telemetry
  • Geriatric Care
  • Suturing
  • Preoperative evaluations
  • Physical examination
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient History Documentation
  • Immunization per CDC Guidelines
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Medical Diagnosis
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Prescribing medication
  • Interpreting pathology results
  • Internal Medicine
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Prescription Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Managing charts
  • Performing physicals
  • Preventive Care
  • Referral Coordination

Affiliations

  • During my off time from work, I enjoy sewing/embroidery and music.
  • My strong skills are backed by my faith and commitment to my local church
  • Although personally single, family time is always appreciated and enjoyed with a large extended family.

Certification

  • After my undergraduate study, I received certificate for attending one year residency for PA's focused on surgery including specialties from general surgery to orthopedics.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Access Healthcare
10.2016 - 04.2024

Physician Assistant

US Healthworks
12.2013 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Florida

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Therese Kossuth