Highly skilled Physician Assisted with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical competency. Looking for new opportunities for growth. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Emory Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
Average patient load is 15-20 patients per day.
Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
Implement therapeutic regimens consisting of medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Perform complete histories and physicals on teens, young adults, and geriatrics.
Develop working diagnosis and treatment plans for patients, emphasizing and utilizing preventative healthcare strategies.
Proficient in using current EMR systems in place while maintaining meaningful use requirements.
Serve as the liaison between patients and other members of their multi-disciplinary care team and specialists as necessary.
Maintaining continuity of care by completing patients' charts, management plans and paperwork. by deadlines.
Preceptor to physician assistant students at Emory's Physician Assistant program.
Physician Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care Clinic
04.2017 - 02.2023
Completed in-depth physical exams and gathered pertinent patient medical histories to complete speedy and successful office visits.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
Worked with energy, initiative, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Performed minor suturing of non-emergent lacerations and irrigation and drainage of abscesses.
Ordered and interpreted labs and medical imaging.
Maintained charts accurately and proficiently using our comprehensive EMR system.
Operate as an integral team member alongside other providers, medical assistants and practice management staff.
Physician Assistant
Eagles Landing Diabetes and Endocrinology
10.2014 - 02.2018
Developed and executed a treatment plan for patients with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), thyroid disease and other disorders of the endocrine system.
Educated patients on oral diabetic medications and insulin regimens.
Educated patients and their families on appropriate diabetic care.
Provided a high level of compassion, professionalism and commitment to all patients.
Gave quality healthcare to patients with courtesy and attention to specific needs, while servicing patients in a pleasant and comfortable environment.
Maintained follow up visits with patients in a timely manner to reiterate and discuss appropriate measures in their plan of care.
Physician Assistant
Southside Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2015
Performed complete histories and physicals on patients of various age groups to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan
Counseled patients in preventive health and gave anticipatory guidance with relation to their healthcare needs
Coordinated and managed the care of patients through examinations, diagnosing, educating, interpreting labs/diagnostic tests and initiating medication regimens
Delivered the core functions of primary health care to patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions
Developed working diagnosis and treatment plans; performed routine procedures such as injections, minor wound care and I&Ds
Demonstrated a high standard of compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Physician Assistant
Georgia Medical Associates
09.2004 - 01.2006
Performed routine medical exams, including comprehensive physicals and diagnostic testing.
Served as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team and specialty areas as necessary
Proficient with the EMR system that was in place, maintaining the meaningful use requirements
Counseled and educated patients on chronic and acute illnesses
Emphasized and utilized preventative healthcare strategies.
Education
Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Medical Science -
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL
08.2004
Biology, Bachelor of Science -
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
06.2001
Skills
Diagnosing conditions
Educating patients
Laceration Repair
Preventive care
Licensure And Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certified in Basic Life Support
Honors And Achievements
National Health Service Corps, 2007-2013
Southside Medical Center, Provider of the Year, 2011
National Institute of Health, 2007
A.W. & Shirley Gardner Scholarship, 2000
Chair of COVID-19 task force of local community organization 2023
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Emory Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
Physician Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care Clinic
04.2017 - 02.2023
Physician Assistant
Eagles Landing Diabetes and Endocrinology
10.2014 - 02.2018
Physician Assistant
Southside Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2015
Physician Assistant
Georgia Medical Associates
09.2004 - 01.2006
Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Medical Science -