Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
WILLIAM CAPASSO
Arlington, Massachusetts 02474
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MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP (SEMC) - Brighton, Ma
Physician Assistant, Vascular Surgery
. Implement MD plans to facilitate the Cardiac Vascular Institute's
objective of providing the best quality of care.
. Specialize in all endovascular procedures, first-assist in all
endovascular cases,
. Conduct morning rounds, identify medical problems, order appropriate labs
and other diagnostic studies, interpret results and designate appropriate
patient care.
. Document patient medical records, including admission and discharge
notes, daily progress notes, prescriptions, dictations, after care
instruction, and transfer notes.
. Provide training in vascular procedures to medical staff and RNs.
STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP (SEMC) - Brighton, Ma
2012 to present
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Weekend and Holiday Shifts
. First-assisted in all orthopedic cases.
. Managed care from initial admission through surgery to time of discharge.
. Conduct morning rounds, identify medical problems, order appropriate labs
and other diagnostic studies, interpret results and designate appropriate
patient care.
. First responder to emergency room consultations, relaying that
information to the orthopedic surgeon on call, then acting on the decision
making process.
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER - Boston, MA 2005
- 2012
Lead Physician Assistant, Vascular Surgery
. Supervise mid-level PAs, and NPs.
. Implement MD plans to facilitate the Cardiac Vascular Institute's
objective of providing the best quality of care.
. Specialize in all endovascular procedures, first-assist in all
endovascular cases, including but not limited to EVAR, peripheral, renal
and mesenteric procedures.
. Conduct morning rounds, identify medical problems, order appropriate labs
and other diagnostic studies, interpret results and designate appropriate
patient care.
. Document patient medical records, including admission and discharge
notes, daily progress notes, prescriptions, dictations, after care
instruction, and transfer notes.
. Oversee discharge of patients communicating plan to case management for
rehabilitation and/or VNA services.
. Provide training in vascular procedures to mid-level staff and RNs.
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER - Boston, MA 2005
- 2012
Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Weekend and Holiday Shifts
. Performing comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams,
interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Formulate a
treatment plan for Orthopedic problems and implement therapeutic
intervention for specific conditions when appropriate.
. Ordering or performing diagnostic studies such as electrocardiogram,
compartment pressure measurements, and x-ray examinations including
special x-ray examinations CT, MRI, and bone scans etc.
. Performing procedures such as minor outpatient surgical procedures such
as: wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and
drainage, needle biopsy, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited
to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and
dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as
well as brace, cast and splint applications - limited knowledge
. Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and
superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other
action delegated by the surgeon.
. Conduct hospital, rounds, write orders, and take call for the Orthopedic
surgeon.
. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a
treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge
summaries, histories and physicals.
Physician Assistant, Interventional Neuroradiology 2001-2004
. First-assisted the chief of Interventional Neuroradiology in complex
procedures including coiling of cerebral aneurysms, embolization of
cerebral tumors and AVM's, nucleoplasty, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and
injection of fibrin glue into Tarlov cysts.
. Managed care for INR patients, ordered laboratory and diagnostic testing,
assessed results and provided appropriate treatment.
. Researched and assisted chief in publication of studies, and prepared
reports.
LAHEY CLINIC - Burlington, MA
1999-2001
Physician Assistant, General Internal Medicine
. Admitted patients from emergency room and communicated medical plan with
on-call PCP.
. Conducted morning rounds, identified problems, ordered appropriate labs
and diagnostic studies, and implemented patient plan.
. Documented patient records including admission and discharge, daily
progress notes, prescriptions, dictations, after care instruction, and
transfer notes.
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
. First-assisted in all neurosurgical cases.
. Managed care from initial admission through surgery to time of discharge.
. Answered call and served as first-line care provider to other medical
departments regarding neurosurgical matters.
ST. ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER - Boston, MA
1997-1999
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
. First-assisted in cardiothoracic surgical procedures which included vein
graft harvesting.
. Floor procedures included insertion and removal of chest tubes, removal
of pacing wires, performed pleurocentesis, placed central lines and
arterial lines.
. Managed care from the post-operative period to the time of discharge,
including patient's stay in the SICU.
MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - Bedford, MA
1997-2002
Physician Assistant, U.S. Army National Guard
. Officer in charge of supervising a battalion medical station for soldiers
in the field.
. Conducted physical exams.
. Taught ATLS, ACLS and BLS to armed forces personnel.
. Member of medical review board to determine disability for veterans.
U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES DETACHMENT - Various Locations 1991-1996
Senior Medical NCO, Special Forces
. Directed administrative and logistical support for battalion medical
clinic, including the operation, interaction and activities of medical
facilities within designated area of operation.
. Provided medical, surgical, dental, laboratory, pharmaceutical and
preventive medicine to U.S Army Special Forces personnel and indigenous
populations.
. Diagnosed and treated variety of medical, dermatological, pediatric,
infectious and obstetric conditions.
. Treated combat-related wounds, such as blast and burn injuries, gun shot
wounds and other trauma injuries.
. Ordered, stored, cataloged, safeguarded and distributed medical supplies,
equipment and pharmaceutical supplies.
. Coordinated veterinary training and support for operations requiring
animal transportation or use.
PRE-MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
RONCO SECURITY SERVICES - Baghdad, Iraq
2004-2005
Security Advisor
RHODE ISLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Greenwich, RI 1986-1991
NCO, Operations and Intelligence
UNITED STATES ARMY
1976-1986
Ranger Battalion
Special Forces 10th Group
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, San Antonio, TX
1997 B.S., Physician Assistant Studies, (Magna Cum Laude)
CERTIFICATIONS
NCCPA Certified, Gold Seal 1997
Commissioned U.S. Army Officer, 1996
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