Solution-oriented Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with 25+ years of experience. Adept at taking initiative and fast and accurate patient triaging. Accomplished efficiently diagnosing and treating individuals of all backgrounds. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
US Navy SecNav, Navy Achievement Medal 1988 - service-wide medical intake system design and implementation
NCCPA Emergency Medicine Specialty Certification Steering Committee (2008-2009)
National Board of Medical Examiners NCCPA Pathway II Test Committee (2004-2006)
Centers for Disease Control National Commission on Injury Prevention and Acute Care Research Agenda Task Force (2005)
CDC Grant Review Committee (2007-2008)
National Board of Medical Examiners Test-Item Writer for NCCPA (2000-2004)
Georgia Association of Physician Assistant (fellow)
American Academy of Physician Assistant (fellow)
Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (fellow) - Director-at-Large 2003, SE Reg Director 2004, SEMPA News Editor-in-Chief 2005-2006
Editorial Review Board, Merion Publications ADVANCE for Physician Assistants (1997-2004)
Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons - since 2010
Advance Cardiac Life Support - Amer Heart Association - since 1997
Basic Life Support AHA - since 1997
Pediatric Advanced Life Support AHA - since 1997
Advance Burn Life Support ABA