TWANA RIGNEY
Tomah
Summary
Accomplished Certified Physician Assistant with more than 26 years of experience in providing leadership, operational, and medical knowledge in delivering high-quality medical care, mentoring and training students, introducing protocol improvements, and playing an active role in improving the work and care environment for colleagues and patients alike. Detail-oriented with a reputation for effectively leading care initiatives from start to finish, contributing medical expertise, and promoting an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Physician Assistant
TOMAH VAMC
01.2006 - Current
- Dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and rehabilitation care to Veterans, while serving as a Preceptor to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Students. Plays an integral role in establishing the admission criteria template for Community Living Center Long Term Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Inpatient Hospice Care, and Respite Care.
- Acting Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care May 2023- Dec 2023
- VISN 12 Lead Physician Assistant Oct 2022- Present
- Designed and implemented an interdisciplinary communication sheet that outlined procedures completed, and treatment recommendations prior to specialist final reports, which improved the timely application of therapies, wound care, and medication adjustments for Veterans. Jan 2008- Present
- Appointed to Dysphagia Committee rounds designed to minimize choking and swallowing issues of inpatient Veterans Jan 2010-Present
- Appointed to Falls Prevent Committee March 2014- Present.
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. KAY WALKER
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with the doctor in providing health care to diagnosed allergy and asthmatic patients, which included emergency care in the case of anaphylactic reactions to testings, and in-office treatments. Conducted pulmonary function testing and peak flow testing for asthmatics.
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. BRIAN ZEHNDER
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Delivered health care to socioeconomically challenged residents and their families, which included performing minor surgical procedures. Performed sutures, staples, and the reduction of minor joint displacements. Placed splints for injured patients. Assessed initial x-rays prior to final reading by the Physician/Radiologist.
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. KATHRYN ALLEN
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Contributed expertise in pediatrics, adult, obstetrical, and geriatric patient care to provide high quality health care to families, while serving as a mentor to first-year physician assistant students. Offered family planning and well-baby care for new parents. Performed minor orthopedic procedures and minor surgeries, which included casting, splinting, and ingrown toenail, mole, and wart removals.
Medical Aid
BUNGALOW CARE CENTER
01.1995 - 01.1997
Lead Medical Technologist
ASSOCIATED REGIONAL & UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGIST, INC. (ARUP)
01.1992 - 01.1997
Emergency Medical Technician
UTAH MEDI-VAN
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
Physician Assistant Certification -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.1999
Masters of Business Administration - Technical Management
University of Phoenix
Murray, UT01.1997
Bachelor of Science Degree - Medical Technology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.1992
Skills
- Infectious disease prevention
- Patient education
- Effective pain management strategies
- Compassionate care for dementia patients
- Hospice care proficiency
- Patient-centered decision making
- Interpretation of diagnostic tests
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Managed a staff that consistently received outstanding remarks on patient satisfaction reports.
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Veteran’s Affair Physician Assistant (VAPA)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- Order of Eastern Star (OES)
Certification
- Graduate of VISN 12 Leadership Development Program 05/2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification; Basic Life Support Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathologist Certification
- Emergency Medical Technologist Physician Assistant Licensure for State of Illinois
- Physician Assistant Licensure for State of Utah
- DEA Licensure (Class II-VI)
Awards
Recipient of the Harder Right Award Tomah VAMC 2017, Recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation Award Tomah VAMC 2017, Recipient of the Provider Clinical Excellence Award Tomah VAMC 2014, Nominated for 2012 Practitioner of the Year, Tomah VAMC Appreciation Award (2007), Empire’s Who’s Who Lifetime Member (2005; 2006)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Physician Assistant
TOMAH VAMC
01.2006 - Current
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. KAY WALKER
01.2004 - 01.2006
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. BRIAN ZEHNDER
01.2001 - 01.2006
Certified Physician Assistant
PRIVATE PRACTICE – DR. KATHRYN ALLEN
01.2000 - 01.2006
Medical Aid
BUNGALOW CARE CENTER
01.1995 - 01.1997
Emergency Medical Technician
UTAH MEDI-VAN
01.1995 - 01.1996
Lead Medical Technologist
ASSOCIATED REGIONAL & UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGIST, INC. (ARUP)
01.1992 - 01.1997
Masters of Business Administration - Technical Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree - Medical Technology
Michigan State University
Physician Assistant Certification -
University of Utah
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