TINA M. HORTON
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Physician Assistant
Chow Surgical LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in Software.
- Maintained a strong commitment to ethical practice by adhering to state regulations and professional guidelines in all aspects of patient care.
- Enhanced quality of care by regularly reviewing internal policies and procedures based on evidence-based practices.
- Assisted in surgical procedures to ensure successful patient outcomes and reduce recovery time.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide optimal patient care, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and personalized care strategies.
- Educated patients on medication management, ensuring proper usage and adherence for optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough medical assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
Physician Assistant-Certified
The Dungy Orthopedic Center
10.2009 - 05.2020
- Worked independently in clinic seeing new patients, follow ups, injections and post-ops
- Assisted in total joint arthroplasties, peri-prosthetic fracture fixation, complex revision arthroplasties
Physician Assistant-Certified
Oasis Orthopedics
10.2002 - 10.2009
- Diagnosed multiple orthopedic pathologies in clinic
- Multi location injections (joint, tendon sheath etc)
- Assisted in total joints, ACL/PCL recon, multiple shoulder procedures
Education
Master's - Bioethics
Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale, AZ09.2002
Bachelor's - Physician assistant
Midwestern University-Glendale
Glendale, AZ06.2002
Bachelor's - Human dietetics and nutrition
Arizona State University-Tempe
Tempe, AZ05.1999
Skills
- Pain management techniques
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care and suturing
- Diagnostic testing interpretation
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy coordination
- Pharmacotherapy
- Orthopedic evaluation and treatment
- Surgical assistance expertise
- Clinical decision making
- Nutrition and weight management counseling
- Direct patient care
- Physical examination
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Patient history documentation
- Wound care
- Suturing
- Managing prescription refills
- Assessing needs
- Patient management
- Performing procedures
Certification
NCCPA, Present
Timeline
Certified Physician Assistant
Chow Surgical LLC
01.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant-Certified
The Dungy Orthopedic Center
10.2009 - 05.2020
Physician Assistant-Certified
Oasis Orthopedics
10.2002 - 10.2009
Master's - Bioethics
Midwestern University-Glendale
Bachelor's - Physician assistant
Midwestern University-Glendale
Bachelor's - Human dietetics and nutrition
Arizona State University-Tempe