Physician Assistant

• Mar 2023 - Present

Physician Assistant

• Jul 2022 - Present

The duties described below were performed under Wellpath's contract with the PA DOC at State Corrections Institute Phoenix which is one of the largest and newest state-run corrections facilities with the greatest inmate volume and highest capital crime inmate population in the state. Provided quality care for a high volume of acute patients with an average patient volume of 25 in a 4 hour period which included history taking, physical examination, interpretation of diagnostics, medical records reviews, diagnosis, and formulation of a treatment plan with medication prescription, diagnostic ordering, and further referral as necessary Rounded in the facility infirmary which included long-term care patients, acutely ill recent admissions, surgery post-op patients, and acute psychiatric patients Triaged and provided acute care to emergent patients within the facility's small emergency room area and facilitated transport to outside facilities or admission to the infirmary when necessary Monitored patients with chronic health conditions via chronic care clinics, following care guidelines to ensure appropriate treatment Reviewed diagnostic imaging and lab results and followed up with patients for critical results Performed minor procedures within the facility emergency room including but not limited to wound suturing/gluing, skin biopsies, incision and drainages, and ingrown nail removals Show less

Physician Assistant Student Intern

• May 2021 - May 2022

Duties varied per clinical rotation but generally included taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, performing procedures, diagnosing diseases and formulating an appropriate treatment plan, and presenting assessments and plans to clinical preceptors. Rotations are listed below: Pediatrics (4 weeks) - Swarthmore Pediatrics, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Head and Neck Surgery Elective (4 weeks) - Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Women's Health (4 weeks) - United States Coast Guard, Cape May, New Jersey Internal Medicine (4 weeks) - Suburban Geriatrics, East Norriton, Pennsylvania General Surgery (4 weeks) - St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware Cardiology Elective (4 weeks) - The Heart and Vascular Clinic, Newark, Delaware Interventional Radiology Elective (4 weeks) - Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Behavioral Medicine (4 weeks) - VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Emergency Medicine (4 weeks) - Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Family Medicine (4 weeks) - Dr. Joel Goldberg Family Medicine, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania Show less

Recovery Specialist

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Monitored unit patients and completed rounds to ensure patient safety and security Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients’ problems, needs, and strengths Lead group therapy sessions with all patients on the ward and ensured their participation Practiced appropriate safety precautions and followed all patient safety protocols Assisted with new patient admission and documentation Monitored unit patients and completed rounds to ensure patient safety and security Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients’ problems, needs, and strengths Lead group therapy sessions with all patients on the ward and ensured their participation Practiced appropriate safety precautions and followed all patient safety protocols Assisted with new patient admission and documentation

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

Drafted medical charts for approval by an attending physician during patient encounters in a pediatric primary care clinicSupported medical assistants and physicians as neededActed as local administrator in order to hire/train employees, approve timecards, and create work schedulesCoordinated conference calls between multiple team members

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

Drafted medical charts for approval by an attending physician during patient encounters in a pediatric primary care clinicSupported medical assistants and physicians as needed

Medical Scribe

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Drafted medical charts for approval by an attending physician during patient encounters in an emergency department setting Supported nursing staff and physicians in secretarial duties and coordination of patient care with other medical professionals Monitored the return of labs and imaging and reported findings to attending physician Documented in chronological detail interventions provided to coding patients Drafted medical charts for approval by an attending physician during patient encounters in an emergency department setting Supported nursing staff and physicians in secretarial duties and coordination of patient care with other medical professionals Monitored the return of labs and imaging and reported findings to attending physician Documented in chronological detail interventions provided to coding patients

• Feb 2015 - May 2017

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

Undergraduate Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

I assist the full time staff with their daily activities, doing things such as handling money in bank accounts, making copies and putting together information packets. I also sit-in on various kinds of therapy sessions and help get them started if there is something the therapist needs done before they arrive. I assist the full time staff with their daily activities, doing things such as handling money in bank accounts, making copies and putting together information packets. I also sit-in on various kinds of therapy sessions and help get them started if there is something the therapist needs done before they arrive.