MARK DUNBAR

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA MEDICINE/ SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST

Talented physician assistant with diverse experience providing medical care to both adult and pediatric patients in a variety of health care fields, including emergency department and clinic settings. I am ready to extend my experience into an orthopedic role. Effective diagnostician that manages patient care by thoughtfully ordering appropriate lab work to formulate proper differentials and performs medical procedures including suturing, venipunctures, and splinting, fracture reduction, Arthrocenteses, joint injections, independent X-ray interpretations. Spearheads disease intervention by tracking target communicable diseases and managing exposure.

Urgent / Emergent Care Clinic / Internal Medicine Case Reviews Patient Care

Diagnostics / Differentials History and Physicals Pediatrics Lab Result Interpretation Research

Patient Management Disease Intervention / Management Data Analysis Prevention / Education

Suturing / Splinting Ultrasound-guided Deep Brachial Venipuncture External Jugular Venipuncture

Lacerations Neurological Emergencies Standard Upper Respiratory Infections Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLYMPIA ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, Olympia, WA Mar 2015 – Current

Physician Assistant

I work extensively with one orthopedic trauma surgeon in whom responsibilities include hospital rounds, first assist in surgery, consultations, ER/hospital call, and independent office clinic. First assist with total joint replacement including knees and hips. First assist in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, trauma surgery/operative management of lower and upper extremities fractures. Partner with attending physician in providing orthopedic acute care, diagnosing and managing non-operative patients in clinic. I manage pre-op assessments, post-op management, discharge summaries. I interpret X-rays, CT scans, and MRI in collaboration with attending physician and independentantly. I run clinic in which perform joint injections, cast, and splint. My ER experience allows me to provide critical internal medicine management with inpatient population, post operatively.

HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER, Franciscan Health System, Burien, WA September 2014 – February 2015

Physician Assistant

Manage medical care for both fast-track patients and patients in the main emergency department, including work ups for abdominal pain, headaches, lacerations, standard upper respiratory infections, and orthopedic injuries. Direct health care services for patients presenting with pregnancy-related abdominal pain, pediatric patients with fever, and chest pain for patients older than 40. Examine neurological emergencies and formulate diagnosis pertaining to TIA and stroke. Partner with emergency department physicians to provide optimal medical care and meet the needs of each patient.

EASTSIDE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, Swedish Medical Center, Mill Creek, WA July 2013 – August 2014

Physician Assistant

Manage medical care in a free standing emergency department. This is a mid-level centered operation where all patients are seen by the mid-level and then presented to the attending. The mid-levels see up to level 2 acuity patients. See and independently manage up to 50% orthopedic cases, such as fracture reduction, dislocation reduction, Arthrocenteses, splinting. This partnership with emergent department physicians provides optimal medical care for each patient.

SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Fredericksburg, Virginia November 2012 – Still available for per diem work, covering for vacations, and hiring gaps.

Physician Assistant

Manage medical care for both fast-track patients and patients in the main emergency department, including work ups for abdominal pain, headaches, lacerations, standard upper respiratory infections, and joint pain. Direct health care services for patients presenting with pregnancy-related abdominal pain, pediatric patients with fever, and chest pain for patients older than 40. Examine neurological emergencies and formulate diagnosis pertaining to TIA and stroke. Partner with emergency department physicians to provide optimal medical care and meet the needs of each patient.

Operational Highlights:

Enhance patient safety and satisfaction by performing thorough examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and considering all possible differentials.

Improve patient care by participating in monthly meetings with physician mentor to evaluate cases, identify possible areas for improvement, and formulate effective resolution for future cases.

TACOMA EMERGENCY CARE PHYSICIANS, Tacoma, Washington April 2011-August 2012

Physician-owned medical group that provides emergency services to patients at 3 area hospitals. Comprised of 30 emergency-trained physicians and 5 allied health providers.

Physician Assistant

Manage medical care for both fast-track patients and patients in the main emergency department, including work ups for abdominal pain, headaches, lacerations, standard upper respiratory infections, and joint pain. Direct health care services for patients presenting with pregnancy-related abdominal pain, pediatric patients with fever, and chest pain for patients older than 40. Examine neurological emergencies and formulate diagnosis pertaining to TIA and stroke. Partner with emergency department physicians to provide optimal medical care and meet the needs of each patient.

Operational Highlights:

Enhance patient safety and satisfaction by performing thorough examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and considering all possible differentials.

Improve patient care by participating in monthly meetings with physician mentor to evaluate cases, identify possible areas for improvement, and formulate effective resolution for future cases.

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, Seattle, Washington 2010-2011

Emergency department that provides urgent / emergent care for patients. Staffed with teams comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Physician Assistant

Administered clinical medical care to patients by utilizing internal medicine tactics in emergency department. Initiated medical procedures on patients as needed, including suturing, splinting incision and drainage, external jugular venipuncture, and ultrasound-guided deep brachial venipuncture. Spearheaded patient management by ordering lab work and interpreting results.

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KING COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC, Seattle, Washington 2003-2008

Public health clinic that provides testing and treatment for tuberculosis patients.

Disease Intervention Specialist

Facilitated screenings, such as venipuncture and tuberculosis skin testing, for more than 500 patients within homeless population to manage and track the spread of tuberculosis. Collaborated with needle exchange program and county STD clinic to manage exposure to disease. Coordinated counseling, education, and assistance related to disease research and evaluation programs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY Interrogator

Utilized tactical and strategic techniques while performing interrogations.

Facilitated translation of more than 1,500 pages of North Korean documents into English.

Implemented debriefings for dozens of North Korean Defectors and authored numerous high-level intelligence reports.

EDUCATION

Certificate, Physician Assistant Program

St. John's University, Queens, New York

August 2008-June 2010

Bachelor of Arts, East Asian Studies

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

September 1996-June 2000

CERTIFICATIONS

Washington, and Virginia State Licensure

NCCPA Board Certified

BLS

ACLS

PALS

DEA

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Physician Assistants

Washington Academy of Physician Assistants

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