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GAYLE HARRIS

adz7j6@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** Midland, NC 28107

Accomplished practitioner with 20 years of experience in Urgent care and 4 years' experience in the new field of Telemedicine. Highly skilled in diagnosing, treating, and procedural techniques. Outstanding perception skills that allow me to sense the emotions of my patients and help them feel at ease. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills when identifying the best treatment options for various injuries and ailments. Forward thinking approach to healthcare. Doctors Plus Urgent care Charlotte, NC

Physician Assistant

10/2022 - Current

Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.

Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.

Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.

Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.

Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.

Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal. URGENT CARE ATRIUM HEALTH

Charlotte, NC

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

12/2014 - Current

Spends 48-56 hours/week in direct patient care in the last 2 years Work approximately 18 days per month in direct patient care in the last 2 years

Minor procedures such as laceration repair, wound care, incision and drainage, foreign body removal

Care and splinting of minor fractures

Order and execute diagnostic tests and analyze diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions

Appropriately diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting

Team player approach to patient care

DOT certified

NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD

Charlotte, NC

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

01/2008 - Current

Provide remote medical care to patients via email, audio and video calls Assist in policy writing for accreditation to American Telemedicine association

Write Protocols for Provider videoconferencing

Knowledge or Telehealth protocols

Participated in clinical guideline development

Excellent verbal communication

Audit provider charts

Create newsletter for the Virtual care department

Lead and present case reviews to all virtual providers Summary

Experience

Train Providers for Telemedicine visits

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Brigade PA for the 130th Maneuver enhancement Brigade Train medics 68W

Manage Soldier medical readiness

Conduct Physical Health Assessments and deployment readiness Served as Company Commander for the 163rd Area Support Medical company

Medical officer in charge for the 105th Engineers in Afghanistan Mas Casualty planning and execution

Curative Talent Charlotte, MT

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

10/2022 - 02/2023

Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.

Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care. Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.

Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care. Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.

Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security. Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.

ATRIUM HEALTH

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

11/2014 - 12/2019

Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care. Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.

Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.

Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.

Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.

Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal. North Carolina, CAROLINAS MEDICAL

Medical Review officer, • PHYSICIAN

ASSISTANT

10/1999 - 10/2014

Responsible for reviewing laboratory results generated by NCNG drug testing program of all soldiers.

Detailed interpretation of possible alternative medical explanations of drug test results.

Served as advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing process.

Provide quality assurance review of the drug testing process Expert knowledge regarding the toxicology and pharmacology of illicit drugs and substances.

METROLINA COMPREHENSIVE CARE

Charlotte, NC

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

02/1995 - 10/1999

Independent Provider for 3 years at Mint Hill UC

Proficient and certified in DOT Physicals

Skilled in suturing, I&D and X-ray interpretation

Assessed and treated patients of all ages

Diagnose and treat wide range of injuries

EKG interpretation

Team player approach to patient care

Planned and implemented start up Urgent care facility Performed H&P's, diagnosis and treatment to various age groups Assisted in writing grant proposals for teen clinics and HIV program Cared for and treated homeless shelter patients

Managed daily patient load of 30 plus patient encounters SYRACUSE COMMUNITY HEALTH

CENTER Syracuse, NY

PHYSICAIN ASSISTANT

01/1993 - 12/1994

Evaluate, diagnose and treat Pediatric/adult patients in an urgent care setting

Played a critical role in providing care to those without access to health care

Worked together with a team of Health professionals to provide care to the community

Diagnose and treat wide range of STD's, injuries and school-based health services

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

BS in Physician

12/1991

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

BS in Natural Sciences

12/1991

Awards, Meritorious service medal Army commendation medal Army Achievement medal Global war on terrorism medal

Education and Training

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