CHRISTINA L. WILLIAMS, P.A.-C.

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Chelmsford, MA 01824-1207

978-***-**** (Home); 978-***-**** (Mobile)

accrqp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking an exceptional opportunity to work as a Physician Assistant for a reputed medical practice/facility in an

environment fostering continued development and enhancement of my skills, knowledge base in the medical field, and

professional growth while working as an integral member of a dynamic medical team rendering the best care for patients.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Licensed Physician Assistant with nearly 12 years of medical practice experience in various medical and surgical

specialties.

• Possess patient care experience in various settings including outpatient care, inpatient care, ambulatory and

emergent care, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, transitional care unit and intensive care units (medical

& surgical) under the direct supervision of my supervising physician(s) and senior residents as part of a

collaborative medical team.

• Highly effective with multitasking the coordination of care of multiple patients alongside managing

administrative duties within a medical practice.

• Skilled ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm manner.

• Able to communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public as well as

educate patients and/or families as to the nature of their disease/condition, providing easy to understand

instruction on proper care and treatment in a compassionate manner.

• Possess passionate commitment to a strong MD-PA team environment dynamic with the ability to contribute

expertise and follow leadership directives from my supervising physician(s).

• Resounding desire to learn more about the human body, its physiology, disease states and implementing the best

treatment for those in need of care.

• Exceptional rapport building skills while contributing to the growth and sustainability of a successful medical

practice.

• Through self-directed study or organized educational venues continue to expand my knowledge base of medicine

to be as an effective and efficient a Physician Assistant to my supervising physician(s) and my patients.

GENERALIZED SKILLSET

• Able to obtain complete histories and perform comprehensive and problem-focused physical examinations.

• Extensive experience assessing patients for various conditions then ordering appropriate tests/studies (ECG,

MRI/CT, U/S, laboratory studies, X-rays) for evaluation to assist with implementing a treatment plan.

• First assist with complex and routine spinal surgeries, positioning the patient on the OR table, perform traction of

tissue/muscle, assist with implantation of fusion hardware, assist with deep tissue and skin closure. First assist

with brain surgery for acute hemorrhages. First assist with placement of gastric feeding tubes, ERCPs, endoscopic

surgeries, photodynamic therapy, endoscopic ultrasounds and in-office urologic procedures.

• Perform daily inpatient rounds, by examining patients, writing progress notes, implementing a treatment plan,

organize a discharge plan as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

• Perform therapeutic procedures such as suturing wounds, removing sutures/staples, removing ventricular drains,

dressing changes, placement of splints, placement & removal of urinary catheters.

• Experience with electronic medical record use and electronic prescription practices.

CHRISTINA L. WILLIAMS, P.A.-C.

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: MAY 2013 to Present

METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER Framingham & Natick, Massachusetts

MetroWest Physician Services/ Department of Surgery

• Evaluate and treat surgical patients in the inpatient, including critical care, surgical settings.

• First assist in various surgical specialties: Neurosurgery, Vascular, General, Orthopedic & Plastic Surgery.

• Assist in the preparation & clearance of surgical patients preoperatively.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: APRIL 2012 to Present

MEDI-WEIGHTLOSS CENTER Billerica, Massachusetts

• Evaluate & care for overweight, obese & morbidly obese patients following current Evidence Base Medicine.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: Per Diem: July 2007 –to Present

Full Time: October 2002 – June 2007

LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Burlington, Massachusetts

Department of Neurosurgery

• Currently covering first call for the Neurosurgery Department on weekend days/nights and holidays; caring for

inpatients postoperatively or admitted emergently by admitting, examining, performing daily rounds,

implementing treatment plans and assisting in the OR as needed. Performing telephone triage for neurosurgical

inpatients/ outpatients resolving any issues.

• Evaluated perioperative neurosurgical patients and treated appropriately.

• Involved in training new midlevels to the department and precepting Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner

students

• Coordinated care with Research Physician Assistant in ongoing neurosurgical research studies.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: April 2010 to April 2013

NEW ENGLAND ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY/PRIMARY CARE North Andover, Massachusetts

• Evaluated and treated patients with allergic, asthmatic and immunologic disorders.

• Performed routine general medical care in the primary care setting.

• Evaluated and treated emergency medical conditions within the setting of primary care and allergy and asthma.

• Involved in asthma and allergy research.

• Midlevel coordinator for Healthcare Effectiveness Data & Information Set for the practice.

• Provided instructional education for physician assistant and nurse practitioner students.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: November 2007 to April 2010

LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER Burlington, Massachusetts

Institute of Urology

• Evaluated and treated general urologic conditions of men and women.

• Coordinator of the Sexual Dysfunction Treatment Program; instrumental in treating and training patients on the

different modalities and involved in active research of new oral medications.

• Gathered data for research purposes with published data presented at Urologic Conferences.

CHRISTINA L. WILLIAMS, P.A.-C.

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: July 2007 – April 2008

NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL Newton, Massachusetts

Department of Emergency Medicine

• Provided urgent/emergent care and treatment for pediatric, adult and geriatric aged patients.

• Assessed, managed and treated psychiatric patients in conjunction with behavioral medicine specialists.

• Performed treatment procedures as needed and coordinated care with multiple medical specialists.

PARAPROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

• Certified Nursing Assistant: August 1996-August 1997

Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Cardiothoracic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

• Pharmacy Technician (inpatient/outpatient): January 1996-August 1996; January 1997-August 1997

• Operating Room Orderly: August 1988-August 1989

Second Scrub Privileges and Certification, assisting with Orthopeadic, Gynecologic, Vascular, Urologic and

General

Surgery surgeries.

All of the above at: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Burlington, Massachusetts

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Board Certified: October 2001 to Present

• Fellow Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants: 1998-Present

• Active Physician Assistant License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (License # PA1414)

• Inactive Physician Assistant License in the State of New Hampshire (License # 782)

• Active Drug Enforcement Agency number, valid through May 31, 2014

• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registered through September 26, 2015

• Healthcare Provider Certified

EDUCATION

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES

Boston, Massachusetts

Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies: September 2001

Dean’s List

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Rochester, New York

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Cum Laude: May 1993

Dean’s List, Nominee of National Dean’s List

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