Physician Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Present

Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and EGS Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and EGS

Physician Assistant Certified

• Sep 2017 - Present

•Independently manage the clinic from open to close as the sole provider practicing at the top of my license.•Manage workman’s compensation cases from initial injury evaluation to discharge, and work in coordination with the patient’s company to safely and effectively transition the patient back to work after an injury. •Partner with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and physical therapists to provide exceptional patient care.•Actively listen to patient and family concerns, provide patient education on their diagnosis, collaborate with the patient to develop a safe and effective treatment plan, counsel the patient and their family on current recommendations regarding their diagnosis, and facilitate proper follow up care.•Independently order and interpret diagnostic testing including x-rays, ultrasound and CT/MRI scans, laboratory studies, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, audiograms and urinalyses. •Perform clinical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, staple placement/removal and wound care, arthrocentesis, joint reduction, splinting, incision and drainage, managing conditions produced by infection or trauma.

Physician Assistant Certified

• Sep 2019 - Present

•Employed per diem to assist the emergency care team in whichever capacity needed to provide excellent patient care for the community. •Employed per diem to assist the emergency care team in whichever capacity needed to provide excellent patient care for the community.

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

•Level II Trauma Center•Conduct thorough medical histories and physical examinations on pediatric and adult patients. •Order, evaluate, and interpret appropriate laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to provide advanced critical care services to patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic health conditions.•Perform routine clinical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, arthrocentesis, joint reduction, splinting, incision and drainage. •Manage conditions produced by infection or trauma, and assist in the management of more complex illness and injury.•Collaborate with a team of physicians, residents, nurses, staff, social work, and consulting physicians to provide high quality patient specific care to patients.•Consult with multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff to admit, transfer or discharge and ensure arrangements are made for proper outpatient follow-up. •Clinical preceptor for PA Students.

Physician Assistant Student

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2016

Student Aid

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2014

Assist athletic trainers with treatments involving electric stimulation, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and physical therapy rehabilitation.Assist with injury prevention by fitting student athletes for braces and taping ankles, wrists, heels, arches, thumbs etc.Document treatments and develop injury reports for coaches. Monitor hydration status of student athletes during competition. Complete all projects assigned by the sports medicine staff promptly and efficiently. Assist athletic trainers with treatments involving electric stimulation, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and physical therapy rehabilitation.Assist with injury prevention by fitting student athletes for braces and taping ankles, wrists, heels, arches, thumbs etc.Document treatments and develop injury reports for coaches. Monitor hydration status of student athletes during competition. Complete all projects assigned by the sports medicine staff promptly and efficiently.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Intern

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

Monitored blood pressure, heart rate, RPEs during Phase II and III rehabilitation session. Observed and assisted with cardiac and pulmonary function tests. Developed pulmonary rehabilitation risk stratification standards using evidence based research. Assisted with initial evaluations and formulation of individual treatment plans. Proficient with EPIC and Scotcare Telemetry in the cardiac and pulmonary pathways. Developed incentive programs for the Wellness Center members. Practiced ECG/EKG interpretation. Created learning education board for the prevention of stroke. Assisted with and taught educational classes.

Student Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2013

Observed how to combine traditional physical therapy treatment techniques with alternative treatments such as manual therapy, muscle energy technique, craniosacral therapy, traction, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and massotherapy. Observed how to combine traditional physical therapy treatment techniques with alternative treatments such as manual therapy, muscle energy technique, craniosacral therapy, traction, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and massotherapy.

Physician Assistant Volunteer

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

Observed various surgical procedures including total knee and total hip arthroplasty, double mastectomy with stage I breast reconstruction, hysterectomy, mastectomy with breast free flap reconstruction, debridement of lower leg, laparoscopic cystectomy with left lobe prostectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Observed pre and post-operative surgical care. Observed various surgical procedures including total knee and total hip arthroplasty, double mastectomy with stage I breast reconstruction, hysterectomy, mastectomy with breast free flap reconstruction, debridement of lower leg, laparoscopic cystectomy with left lobe prostectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Observed pre and post-operative surgical care.