A M B E R H A R R I M A N

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Saint Libory, IL 62282-0333

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-qualified and dedicated Physician Assistant offering 14+ years experience in field. Skilled in performing the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages suffering from a wide range of conditions, as well as performing wellness examinations and preventative medicine education.

Highly organized in managing paperwork, compiling data, ordering appropriate diagnostic testing, and interpreting results and prescribing treatment plans. Has experience in outpatient clinic, inpatient/hospital, and urgent care/walk in clinic settings.

Focused on delivering exceptional care to every patient. SKILLS

Problem-solving Interpret test results

Organization Plan treatments

Teamwork Training newly hired NP/PA's

Mentoring NP/PA Students ACLS and PALS certified

EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant, Red Bud Regional Hospital, Oct 2007 Current, Red Bud, IL Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic

Compiled history information and completed physical examinations for successful outpatient appointments.

Wrote orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic testing to treat diverse issues.

Initiated, documented, and communicated plans of care with adult and pediatric patients.

Scheduled patient appointments and educated patients on medication and management of disease processes.

Triaged telephone calls, answered questions, and consulted remotely about medical issues to support office patients.

Performed Medicare wellness exams, well child exams, and sports physicals. Performed basic in office procedures such as cryotherapy, Incision and drainage of abscesses, cyst removal, and suturing.

Inpatient/Hospitalist

Collaborated with attending physicians, residents, and nursing staff to coordinate quality care.

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Aug 2007

Aug 2004

Prepared H&P's, discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals for continued care. Completed daily patient rounds to check on inpatients and check on treatment efficacy.

Observed patients on hospital rounds, updated charts, and reported findings to physicians to aid in treatment.

Urgent Care/Walk in Clinic

Used observations, direct assessments, and test results to make tentative diagnoses and treatment plans.

Worked within the physician's approval to prescribe medications and specific therapies.

Hospitalist Physician Assistant, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Aug 2007 Dec 2010, Belleville, IL Collaborated with attending physicians, residents, and nursing staff to coordinate quality care.

Prepared discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals for continued care. Completed daily patient rounds to check on inpatients and check on treatment efficacy.

Wrote orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic testing to treat diverse issues.

Observed patients on hospital rounds, updated charts, and reported findings to physicians to aid in treatment.

Registered Nurse, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Aug 2004 Sep 2007, Belleville, IL Intensive Care Unit

Established priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluated plan of care effectiveness and made revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions. Tracked vital signs, laboratory data, and responses to determine need for emergency intervention.

Administered intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications to treat patients' conditions and symptoms.

Used medical equipment and devices to closely evaluate cardiac and pulmonary conditions of each patient.

Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopies, endoscopies, and intubations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant

Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Carbondale, IL Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse

University of Missouri St. Louis, MO

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