Physician Assistant Certified

• Jan 2022 - Present

Interventional Pain Management Physician Assistant Certified

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

Performed succinct comprehensive clinical evaluation and documented findings in medical records for new and existing patients. Exercised autonomy and developed a comprehensive individual plan of care for pain management patients to include teaching, necessary referrals to other health care providers in accordance with latest evidence based medicine findings. Placed orders for interventional procedures following physical examination and review of pertinent patient studies. Ordered and interpreted advanced imaging and other studies to include nerve conduction studies/EMG Prescribed and managed appropriate medications for patients for management of symptoms. Evaluated the effectiveness of interventional procedures and in office procedures. Performed trigger point injections, selective peripheral nerve root blocks, tendon injections, bursa injections and intra articular joint injections. Used MyChart via Epic for telemedicine visits in response to Covid-19 for continue care for patients.

Physician Assistant Certified

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

Conducted remote salivary COVID-19 testing using Zoom meeting space Provides education regarding the course of illness, symptoms and resources for education for COVID-19 Conducted remote salivary COVID-19 testing using Zoom meeting space Provides education regarding the course of illness, symptoms and resources for education for COVID-19

Interventional Pain Management Physician Assistant

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

Obtained patient medical history and conducted physical examinations. Conducted follow-up visits independently and consistent with organization’s incident to guidelines and updated patient records using Centricity EMR. Analyzed test data and reviewed advanced imaging and made recommendations for interventional pain management procedures and other conservative measures such as physical therapy. Developed medical care plans under collaborating physician with periodic reviews of patient’s medical needs and responses to treatment. Served as a resource and educator for patients by providing ongoing care information, counseling and guidance. Managed and adjusted pain medications for patients with both acute and chronic pain. Performed trigger point injections, intra articular joint injections, sub acromial bursa, and selective tendon injections.

Physician Assistant Student

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

Clinical Rotations Experience January 2018-June 2019 Obtained histories and performed physical examinations under the supervision of preceptors. Made recommendations for patient care in the management of both acute and chronic health conditions. Performed various procedures under the supervision of preceptors. Orthopedics, Arthritis & Sports Sterling, VA Behavioral Health/Psychiatry, Neuroscientific Insights Rockville, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Olney, MD General Surgery, DHMR Clinics Woodbridge, VA Family Medicine, Family Healthcare Germantown, MD Pediatrics, Accessibility Medcare Derwood, MD Emergency Medicine, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Fredericksburg, VA Internal Medicine, Jefferson Internal Medicine Associates Roanoke, VA

Registered Dental Hygienist

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Provided treatment and assessment of patients for dental care according to soft tissue management program. Performed prophylaxis on elderly, children and adult patients to include personal instructions for teeth and gum care, and recommendations for professional dental care. Planned care for patients. Assessed periodontal health of patients with concise periodontal charting. Provided non-surgical Periodontal Therapy to patients to include deep scaling and root planning with the use of local anesthetics. Assessed intraoral and extra oral anatomy for abnormalities.

Registered Dental Hygienist

• Jan 2010 - Oct 2013

Provided treatment and assessment of patients for dental care according to soft tissue management program. Performed prophylaxis on elderly, children and adult patients to include personal instructions for teeth and gum care, and recommendations for professional dental care. Planned care for patients. Assessed periodontal health of patients with concise periodontal charting. Provided non-surgical Periodontal Therapy to patients to include deep scaling and root planning with the use of local anesthetics. Assessed intraoral and extra oral anatomy for abnormalities.

Dental Hygienist

• Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

Provided treatment and assessment of patients for dental care according to soft tissue management program. Performed prophylaxis on elderly, children and adult patients to include personal instructions for teeth and gum care, and recommendations for professional dental care. Planned care for patients. Assessed periodontal health of patients with concise periodontal charting. Provided non-surgical Periodontal Therapy to patients to include deep scaling and root planning with the use of local anesthetics. Assessed intraoral and extra oral anatomy for abnormalities.

Registered Dental Hygienist

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

Provided treatment and assessment of patients for dental care according to soft tissue management program. Performed prophylaxis on elderly, children and adult patients to include personal instructions for teeth and gum care, and recommendations for professional dental care. Planned care for patients. Assessed periodontal health of patients with concise periodontal charting. Provided non-surgical Periodontal Therapy to patients to include deep scaling and root planning with the use of local anesthetics. Assessed intraoral and extra oral anatomy for abnormalities.

Information Specialist

• Oct 2003 - Apr 2006

Managed automations and network security for over 150 Active Directory computers and 300 personnel user accounts. Responded to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support. Resolved and researched hardware/software problems over the phone or made onsite call to end-user. Installed, configured and trouble-shooted Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange accounts, admin packs, and a myriad of non-standard off the shelf productions.Identified problems to determine if it is hardware or software related. Reported status of all current projects to first line supervisor bi-weekly. Lead the battalion in establishing which life cycle relevancy and replacement of information technology equipment such as printers, laptops, and other peripheral devices used. Trouble-shooted network equipment such as network cards, switches, routers, hubs, etc. Worked directly with Tier 3 Maintenance and Dell for repairs and warranty issues on equipment. Responded to user requests for system or account modifications. Scheduled repair action to match mission priorities and minimize customer down time. First person to talk to information managers at unit levels. Escalated trouble tickets and tracked status for IT devices and peripherals requiring next level of support until completed. Ensured unit level Information Management Officers were in compliance with NSC guidelines for information assurance in regards to basic software patches, IAVA and anti-virus upgrades were applied to Army applicable equipment. Performed system administration functions such submitting new/deletion requests for network access to the NSC for professional accounts, VPN accounts and new peripheral devices for the network. Locally reset passwords for end users. Responsible for the troubleshooting and operation of VTC equipment to ensure key members of the chain of command were able to communicate effectively each week to ensure continued operations during deployment of 1st Brigade Combat Team.

Communications Specialist

• 2000 - 2003

Prepared maintenance and supply requests. Provided technical assistance and training for automation and communication equipment. Maintained radio and data distribution systems Performed signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems. Planned, supervised, and integrated the installation, operation, and maintenance of Combat Net Radio (CNR), to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems and Blue Force Trackers (BFT). Planned and provided unit level training for automation and communications systems and Signal support equipment. Assisted in staff supervision of information services. Planned, supervised and executed unit level maintenance programs for user owned and operated signal equipment. Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support.