LAURA CATHERINE MOODY, PA-C
Physician Assistant at Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA

Primary Care, Essex Medical Associates - Andover, MA Emergency Medicine, UMass Memorial Medical Center - Worcester, MA Internal Medicine, Southcoast Hospitals Group - New Bedford, MA Psychiatry, Behavioral Health Care Services - Worcester, MA Pediatrics - Providence, RI Internal Medicine, Coppola Medical Associates - Pawtucket, RI Women's Health - Northborough, MA VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury, MA General Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury, MA Children's Hospital Boston - Boston, MA
Research Assistant I & II Tufts Medical University - Boston, MA
Research Technician Simmons College - Boston, MA
Undergraduate Researcher

MCPHS University - Worcester, MA
Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Physician Assistant Studies Simmons College - Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Ensure patient safety and confidentiality; obtain accurate history and physical exams, lab results interpretation, breast, pelvic and rectal examinations.<br/> Diagnosis and management of acute illnesses including but not limited to URIs, sinusitis, otitis media and externa, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, bronchitis, pneumonia, migraines, UTIs, gastroenteritis, and fractures/dislocations.<br/> Experience in management of chronic illnesses including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, thyroid disease, heart failure, anemia, allergic rhinitis, and asthma.<br/> Procedures: injections, wound closure via staples, sutures, and dermabond, suture/staple removal, throat culture, rapid strep testing, IVs, foley catheter placement/removal, NG tube placement/removal, sterile technique, splinting, intraoperative assisting, collection of cultures including PAP smears, cerumen irrigation, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound care and dressings.<br/> Experience in outpatient, inpatient, hospital, and office settings working with a multicultural population with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds.<br/> Attention to detail, diligent, passion for efficient and quality patient care, form positive and professional relationships with patients and health-care staff, commitment to lifelong learning in the ever-evolving field of medicine.<br/> Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experienced in Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.<br/> Proficient in charting and data entry using various EMRs including Meditech, Allscripts, CPRS, Pulsecheck, eClinical Works, and A.I. Med.