Work:
Sandhills Physical Medicine
Non-Surgical Orthopedic Pain Management Physician Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Hospital - Fayetteville, NC
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Port City Neurosurgery and Spine - Wilmington, NC
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College - Wilmington, NC
College Instructor
Methodist University Physician Assistant Program - Fayetteville, NC
Physician Assistant Student
Lighthouse Orthopedics and Lauderdale Orthopedic Surgeons - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Orthopedic Technician/ Medical Assistant
Acute Care Physical Therapy Aide - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
Student Athletic Trainer
Education:
Methodist University - Fayetteville, NC
M.M.S. in Physician Assistant
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Skills:
SURGICAL SKILLS Ability to stay fully engaged with surgeon while anticipating current and future needs to keep the room running smoothly and efficiently. Creativity while remaining calm and collective even during moments of great stress to aide in problem solving and patient safety. Ability to interpret and apply three dimensions to biplanar fluoroscopy in order make necessary adjustments during neurosurgical procedures. Single hand knot ties, closure of fascia and superficial layers utilizing multiple suture techniques. The use of bovie and bipolar cautery, efficient use of surgical equipment/devices, and use of high speed drill. Under supervision independently perform vertebroplasty procedures and accurate placement of pedicle screws via personal interpretation of biplanar fluoroscopy.