Physician Assistant - PA-C
Resume:
Ruth C. R. Ross,MPAS-C.,BS HCA,RN
PO Box ****,Silver City, NM 88062.402-***-****.575-***-****. ********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
To be the best care-giving Physician Assistant and team player who will always strive for excellence.
JOB HISTORY/DUTIES
Independent Contractor- Quality Assurance
International Quality Home Care, Rochester, MN: Start Date: 11/2009: End Date: 06/2010:
Analyzed and recommended quality assurance procedures as to assure compliance with MD’s/allied health
and government policies
Implemented changes as to assure appropriate services to private and government policy holders
Physician Assistant
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN: Start Date: 08/2008: End Date: 03/2009
Assisted in evaluation of patients for admission to Intensive Addiction Program
Triaged for upscale medical care and collaborated with consultants and other departments to ensure optimum
care
Interpreted Laboratory results and assisted in detoxification process
Performed medication reconciliation, prepared prescriptions and discharge summaries
Community Health Professional
Region V Services - Lincoln, NE: Start Date: 12/2007: End Date: 08/2008.
Served physically and mentally challenged clients
Prepared meals, administered medications, performed range of motion exercises to ensure clients optimum
care
Collaborated with other care givers and supervisory personnel as to assure optimal care
Charge RN
Nebraska State Penitentiary - Lincoln, NE - 3 Nights/ wk: Start Date: 02/2004: End Date: 08/2004
Triage and treat emergent and non-emergent situations at prison hospital and out-patient facility
Maintained appropriate medication administration, per patient and interpreted responsiveness
Maintained prison facility’s policies and procedures
Trained new RNs and supervised LPNs – night shift
Collaborated with other health care professionals, administrators, security and housing unit personnel to assure
quality patient care and safety
Staff RN
Bryan LGH (East & West Campuses) Lincoln, NE: Start Date: 10/97: End Date: 11/2003 – Med/Surg/Rehab
Assessed all systems per patient; 10-21 patients maximum per shift
Evaluated and implemented patients need for medications, wound care and/or respiratory treatments
Maintained appropriate medication administered and interpreted responsiveness
Maintained on-going assessment of patients’ progress to determine physician’s involvement
Facilitated upscale nursing care to ICU/CCU
Implemented isolation techniques for patients with communicable diseases
EDUCATION
DEGREE: Masters Degree
Major: Physician Assistant Studies- Union College, Lincoln NE
Date Completed: 12/2007
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Health Care Administration- Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
Date Completed: 07/1989
DEGREE: RN - Diploma – British Curricula/Hands-on Work Experience & Training – 43 months
Major: Nursing- General Hospital, Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Date Completed: 07/1979
Ruth C. R. Ross, MPAS-C., BS HCA, RN
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Physician Assistant Licensure: Expiration: 06/30/2011, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice,
Minneapolis, MN
DEA License: Expiration: 04/21/2011- Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC
RN Licensure: Expiration: 10/31/10 - Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, NE
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Expiration: 12/18/2010 - American Heart Association, MN
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Continuing Care Nurse Coordinator – Kaiser Permanente, Washington DC – 18 months
Duties: Oversaw Utilization review, Case Management and Discharge Planning
Travel RN – SC, WY, AZ, MO, KS, IN – 1992 -1993; 1995 – 1997
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Noyes Center - Rockville, MD & Patuxent Maximum Security Prison- Jessup, MD
Duties: Coordinated prison volunteer social ministry for residents – ages 8-17 - 31/2 years
Coordinated and participated adult prison ministry program
Enlisted - prominent members from the community to mentor juvenile residents;-
(EGS) – Assistant Commissioner of Social Security/ Deputy Assistant Secretary of State & Pastoral Ministries
Education Roles: Facilitated drug prevention and smoking cessation programs
Soup Kitchens – Washington, DC and Lincoln, NE
Prepared and served meals to homeless; performed dishwashing and janitorial services
Foot Clinic – Lincoln, NE
Foot Care and shoe distribution to homeless
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Compassionate Nursing Care Award - (St Francis Via Christi, Hospital, (Kansas) - 1995
Editor’s Award National Library of Poetry (Maryland) -1994
Commitment to Excellence Through Competence – Exemplary Patient Care -
Name Inscribed Hadassah Book of the Builders (Hebrew University, Jerusalem), -1983
Third prize –Theory /Practice Surgical Nursing (Trinidad) - 1979
Award of Merit ENT Nursing (Trinidad) – 1979
REFERENCES
Dr. Amit Chopra. 4870 Opal Lane. Rochester, MN 55901.
Dr. Charlotte Wirges.Family Medical Specialities.414 East Avenue. Holdrege, NE 68949.
Mr. Clifford Korf, PA-C. Professor of PA Studies –Union College.3800 S. 48th St.Lincoln, NE 68506
402-***-**** ext.2345
Dr. Charles Freidline.Professor of Chemistry-Union College.3800 S.48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506
402-***-**** ext.2365
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