Elon Mwaura

***-** ******* **, ********** PA ****0: acvgm1@r.postjobfree.com: 412-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Certified and Licensed Physician Assistant pursuing a stable position as a Physicians’ Assistant utilizing extensive medical skills to deliver finest medical care to patients

EDUCATION

Master of Physician Assistant Studies July 2014

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Public Heath Sep 2009

University of Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology May 2001

Minor in Psychology

University of Nairobi, Kenya

WORK EXPERIENCE

Correct Care Solutions, State Correctional Institute, Greene County, PA

Physician Assistant: Nov 2014 to current

Providing a full range of medical services for inmates under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians and in accordance with established policy and procedure as well as within the state guidelines

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Prescribe a planned regimen of total patient care, which is adequate, problem-oriented and appropriate to the needs of the patient.

Conduct sick visits and on-site chronic care clinics as assigned.

Conduct infirmary/inpatient rounds as assigned and record encounters in the patient's progress notes.

Perform simple office procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, cyst and wart removals, hydrocele draining and joint injections and splinting

Ensure progress note/ patient encounter documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible.

Respond to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.

Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations

Keep patient information confidential and respect patient's rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices.

Use of Universal or Standard Precautions at all times.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS EXPERIENCE

General Surgery - 02/21/14- 05/22/14

South Western Surgical Associates, St. Clair Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA

Performed daily inpatient rounds,

Recording progress notes- operative and post-op notes,

Completed pre and post-op H&Ps,

First assist during surgery including suturing

Provided wound and abscess care.

Internal Medicine - 03/17/14- 04/17/14

Comprehensive Care Associates, UPMC; Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted sick visits H&Ps on a broad range of patients

Devised differential diagnoses and created appropriate treatment plans

Chronic care clinics such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and others

Educated patients on healthy lifestyle modifications.

Women’s Health

St. Clair Hospital- OB/GYN, Pittsburgh, PA- 02/10/14-03/13/14

Performed annual and routine women’s health exams

Obstetrical H&Ps

Contraceptive management,

Assisted with deliveries,

Daily inpatient/ maternity hospital rounds

Documentation

Gastroenterology- 01/06/14 - 02/06/14

Gastroenterology Associates, Pittsburgh, PA

Obtained problem based H&P

Wrote progress notes

Ordered necessary tests and interpreted results.

Formulated and communicated treatment plans

Pediatrics- 11/04/13 - 12/12/13

Steel City South Pediatrics, Pittsburgh, PA

Performed H&Ps

Conducted wellness visits including immunization schedules

Created diagnosis and management plans,

Provided patient education and preventative care

Documented progress notes using a SOPE format,

Collaborated information for consults

Psychiatry- 09/13/13 -10/31/13

Psychiatric Care Systems; Washington, PA

Performed daily inpatient psychiatric interviews, wrote progress notes, evaluated and documented laboratory data, discussed medication adjustments, experienced outpatient psychiatric evaluation and management.

Emergency Medicine - 08/26/13-09/26/13

Windber Medical center, Johnstown, PA

Performed problem focused H&Ps

Developed differential diagnoses, justified appropriate orders and prescriptions,

Evaluated laboratory results, interpreted x-rays and EKGs,

Provided wound care, suturing, stapling and splinting,

Created treatment plans and discharge instructions

Primary Care - 7/15/13 - 08/15/13

Primary Health Network, Petrolia, PA

Performed detailed H&Ps on daily sick visits,

Annual health exams.

Assisted in wound care, pap smears, splinting

Ordered diagnostic tests

Initiated proper referrals

Counseled patients on disease prevention and health promotion

Documented patient encounters in a SOPE format

Asthma and allergies- 06/03/13- 07/11/13

Allergic diseases & Asthma Associates; Pittsburgh, PA-

Documented H&P wrote progress notes, order necessary tests and interpreted results. Formulated and interpreted treatment plans.

ADDITIONAL DIRECT PATIENT CARE WORK EXPERIENCE

Weinblingers Residential Care, Pittsburgh, PA

Direct Support Staff, Aug 2011- July 2014

Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community.

Assisted residents with home management, and community activities, following goals in their annual service plan.

Assisted program participants with taking medications in accordance with regulations.

Assisted with teaching appropriate social and independent living skills, while encouraging them to perform tasks as independently as possible, and to participate in all activities to the maximum extent possible.

Accurately documented provision of care within program timelines.

ATC Health Care and Staffing solutions, Pittsburgh, PA

Direct Care Professional, Sep 2007- July 2011

Provided quality, direct resident care for clients with mental and physical disabilities in all activities of daily living including; dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, walking and positioning.

Provides individualized physical, psychological and social support to residents while maintaining dignity and achieving their optimal level of functioning.

Interacted with family, visitors and other health care providers while implementing the plan of care for the residents.

Laurel Highlands Foundation (RESPOND program), Pittsburgh, PA

Therapeutic Aide, Mental Health, September 2004- Aug 2007

Supported teenagers with behavior and mental health challenges.

Provided therapeutic support by implementing interventions in the client’s treatment plans stipulated by a treatment team from Western Psychiatric Hospital team, (UPMC)

Planned, implemented and documented clients activities and reports.

Medication passing and documentation

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Pittsburgh aids task force, Pittsburgh, PA Volunteer, 2008 to current

Participate in volunteer activities aimed at supporting and empowering individuals living with HIV/AIDS and preventing the spread of infection.

CERTIFICATIONS

•Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)- 20007- Current

•First Aid – 2013

•ALS and BLS- 2015

LICENSURE

•Physician Assistant- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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