JOHN R. CURRY, P.A.
Nursing at Hospital Dr, Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia
Cardiovascular Surgical Physician Assistant Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center - Richmond, VA
Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Physician Assistant in Physician Assistant Studies Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Clinical experience:<br/>-Pre-operative inpatient and outpatient surgical evaluation including cardiac valvular disease, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms, VAD and transplant candidates. <br/>-Responsible for ordering and interpreting appropriate pre-operative imaging and laboratory testing.<br/>-Communicate relevant information to attending and fellow surgeons and help formulate plans.<br/>-Responsible for outpatient post-operative assessments and follow up care.<br/>-Provide education to patient and families.<br/><br/>OR procedure/skills experience:<br/>-Proficient with endoscopic and open vein harvesting.<br/>-First and second assist skills in various cardiac cases including open, minimally invasive and transcatheter aortic valve replacements, open and minimally invasive mitral valve repair/replacements, coronary artery bypass grafting, VAD placement, heart transplants and ascending aortic aneurysm repairs. Vascular experience includes assisting with femoropopliteal bypasses and carotid endarterectomies.<br/>-Femoral and radial arterial line placement.<br/>-Foley catheter placement.<br/>-Surgical prepping, positioning, and sterile draping techniques.

Physician Assistant

Hospital Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22908