Physician Assistant
Resume:
LINDA J. ANDERSON P.A., MBA
GALLATIN, TN 37066
E-mail *************@*****.***
Extensive history in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery as a Physician Assistant. Possess substantial experience in outpatient clinics, operating room, and hospital environment. Seeking a position utilizing my extensive medical knowledge and business education to improve patient care
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSION
Educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training.
Licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision.
Conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery.
Practice in all areas of medicine both primary care and surgical specialties
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than 20 years of healthcare experience
Knowledge of Standards of Care in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
Experience in data gathering and research projects
Extensive use of Power Point presentations and knowledge of Excel
Extensive use of EMR including Cerner, MEDITECH, and Mysis
Extensive use of PACS
Knowledge of FMEA and Six Sigma
Able to work effectively on an independent basis and/or with others as a team player
Willing to travel as needed
Outstanding history of relationships with healthcare workers and physicians
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Training and proctoring of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students
Supervised Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Department
NON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
HCA (2007-present)
Director of Clinical Content Physician Documentation
Distribution and tracking of clinical content for the purposes of review and editing assignments
Management of the clinical knowledge content library
Management of the clinical content lifecycle and accuracy relative to Physician Documentation
Monitor versioning and synchronization of clinical content updates
Maintains the timeline for updating and editing content
Monitors and educates the Physician Executive Committee and the EHR Team relative to new documentation functionality
Provides status reports on content inventory, update requirements, work plan status, resource requirements and evidence reviews to stakeholders
Field and log requests from users and other stakeholders
Supports strategies that enhance Physician adoption of the EHR through design and organization of Physician Documentation
Works with clinicians in the redesign of clinical processes toward the enhancement of patient safety and clinical efficiencies by taking advantage of advanced clinical systems functionality
Serve as an advocate for EHR adoption as a liaison to the medical staff
Advanced Clinical Functions Analyst (2009-present)
Managed multiple clinical application implementations
Developed strategies, plans, and tools to determine implementation readiness
Assisted in development in clinical workflows and action plans based on a gap analysis
Provided Training for providers and additional end users
Facilitated meetings with facilities in analyzing current and future states for all departments
Senior Clinical Business Analyst (2007-2009)
Review process flows and develop data flow diagrams
Implementation of Computerized Provider Order Entry
Coordinate projects with project manager
Gather requirements
Review documents for new projects
Maintain the Operating Room and Community Wide Scheduling MEDITECH Modules
Neurological Surgeons, Nashville, TN (2006-2007)
Quality Assurance and Research Coordinator
Monitor monthly infection reports for the hospital
Chart review for compliance and practice indicators
Staff Education for Joint Commission
Management of current research projects including obtaining ERB approvals
Policy revisions per Joint Commission standards
Process improvement
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Care Spot, Lebanon TN ( current employment)
Assess and treat patient age 6 months and up
Order and evaluate diagnostic studies
Laceration repair
School,Sports, DOT physicals
Physician Assistant
Neurological Surgeons, Nashville, TN (2003-2006)
Physician Assistant
Responsible for independently managing hospital patients post operatively, ICU, and special care unit.
Perform procedures under practice protocols.
Admit and discharge patients.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (1997-2003)
Physician Assistant
Independently performed both pre and post-operative patient exams.
Evaluated patients from both emergency room and outside facilities
Developed treatment protocols
University of California at Irvine, CA (1994-1997)
Physician Assistant
Managed the facility private practice clinic
Independently performed both pre and post operative patient exams
Functioned as a first assist in operating room in private practice setting
Managed the research data with total joint surgeons
Friendly Hills Medical Group, La Habra, CA (1988-1994)
Physician Assistant
Provided care for all age groups independently in Family Practice
Functioned as a first assist in operating room for Orthopedics
Evaluated and treated patients in Emergency Room
Managed patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Alta Pacific Medical Group Laguna Hills, CA (1992-1992)
Physician Assistant
Functioned as a first assisted in operating room
Performed rounds independently
Evaluated and treated patients in emergency room and clinics
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration in Healthcare Management 2004
University of Phoenix, Nashville, TN
Physician Assistant Program 1988
Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston- Salem, NC
Bachelor of Science General Business 1984
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
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