Work:
NextCare
Physician Assistant
Western Rockingham Family Medicine - Madison, NC
Physician Assistant
Greensboro Adult & Adolescent Internal Medicine - Greensboro, NC
Physician Assistant
Education:
Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program - Winston-Salem, NC
Physician Assistant in Physician Assistant Studies
Appalachian State University - Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Psychology
Skills:
Evaluated and managed pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient disorders and diseases. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including: all common primary care labs per blood and urine, DEXA bone densitometry, ECG, spirometry, and pulmonary function tests. Performed well child check ups, pre athletic physicals, annual adult physicals, geriatric in home visits, nursing home visits, as well as routine problem visits for all age groups. Triaged patients for urgent care and performed in office procedures such as: ECG interpretation, suturing, splinting, casting, initial x-ray interpretation. Evaluated and managed acute patients in an ambulatory care setting such as: running patient codes, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, acute coronary syndromes, and acute respiratory distress. Documented history, physical exam, and medical decision making on each patient visit and coded the appropriate level visit. Performed common dermatological skills such as biopsies, incision and drainage of accesses, hemorrhoid therapy, and cryotherapy. Documentation via EMR experience and dictation also notable. Conducted and keynote speaker for health information seminars on prostate cancer and skin cancer to local area industries as scheduled by occupational nurse. Routinely trained medical and physician assistant students on rotations in previous employer's practice.