PA M O N A P U R D Y PA - C

***** *** ***** • COTTONWOOD, CA 96022 707-***-**** • abiv8d@r.postjobfree.com

P HYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Goal oriented self starter who has earned a reputation for being professional, hard working, and a team builder. Quick

learner with rapid advancement of clinical skills who is committed to top quality patient care and exceptional customer

service. Possesses excellent communication skills and is very resourceful. Consistently met new challenges and excelled

in fast-paced medical settings in diverse health care positions held throughout career.

• Compassionate and Professional – Dedicated to providing a positive and respectful patient care experience

• Flexible and Adaptable – Integrates experience and skills quickly during transitions to maintain productivity

• Energetic and Organized – Well equipped to prioritize and manage diverse patient visits

• Computer Experience - Proficiency with MS Office and multiple electronic medical records platforms

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Lassen Medical Group • Red Bluff, CA Sept 2009 – Present

Dermatology Physician Assistant

Gathers medical histories and conducts physical examinations; orders, collects and interprets labs; and determines the

need for surgical interventions for medical dermatological concerns. Provides treatment plans for common conditions

including acne, psoriasis, warts, eczema, rosacea, fungal infections, alopecia, and routine skin checks. Adept in clinical

office procedures including cryotherapy, needle hyfrecation, acne surgery, shave and punch biopsies, cyst and lipoma

removals, wart therapies, fungal cultures, intralesional kenalog injections.

Performs cosmetic procedures including Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, and sclerotherapy. Operates the award-winning

Cutera CoolGlide Laser Platform providing laser hair removal, IPL, and resurfacing procedures to address multiple

cosmetic concerns. Utilizes the VISIA complexion analysis technology to augment cosmetic procedures.

• Proactive in obtaining appropriate training to maintain continuity of care while moving into new role in

dermatology and managing schedule of supervising dermatologist on maternity leave.

• Authored multiple written patient education documents and created samples packages effectively

increasing patient compliance for home care treatment of acne and eczema.

• Implemented an internal communication plan that improved communication and documentation between

reception, nursing staff, and providers.

• Restructured and established a more informed consultation experience by creating a comprehensive

consultation questionnaire allowing for a more concise and productive cosmetic evaluation.

• Created several marketing campaigns that increased the number of consultations scheduled and retail

products sold.

Urgent care Physician Assistant

• Effectively gathers histories, formulates treatment plans and provides patient education in an acute care setting at

a large rural health clinic

• Performs minor procedures that include incision and drainage, suturing, splinting, toe nail removal.

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CLINICAL TRAINING

Vails Family Practice • Elk Grove, CA 2007 to 2009

• Developed and implemented patient management plans in a small private family practice, including pediatrics and

obstetric care in collaboration with supervising preceptors. Provided preventative health care to families and

children with a focus on patient education.

Kaiser Permanente – Fair Oaks Medical Offices • Sacramento, CA 2007 to 2009

• Utilized history-taking and assessment skills to manage acute and chronic conditions in a large internal medicine

clinic.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Obstetrics / Gynecology • Pediatrics • Internal Medicine • Emergency Services

Trauma Surgery • Orthopedics • Dermatology • Geriatrics • HIV/AIDS

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Radiologic Technologist • Synarc Inc., San Francisco, CA 2004

to 2007

Provided quality assessments of medical images including radiographs, MRI scans, and CT scans. Trained technologists

nationwide in diagnostic imaging and CT protocols for large scale, client-driven radiologic research trials.

Radiologic Technologist • Solano Medical Group, Fairfield, CA 2003 to 2004

Performed imaging services for radiologists and referring physicians.

Diagnostic Imaging Journeyman • United States Air Force, TX and CA 1999 to 2003

Provided digital and fluoroscopic radiologic and computed tomography services.

Medical Assistant • Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA 1997 to 1999

Assisted in the management of patient care for multiple providers in a high volume internal medicine clinic.

E DUCATION

Physician Assistant Certification -- UC Davis FNP/PA Program, Sacramento, CA 2009

Radiologist Technologist Certificate with Honors -- United States Air Force 2001

Associate of Applied Science -- American River College; working to achieve BS/MS (expected 2012) 2001

NCCPA, NPI, DEA, California License, BLS

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

California Academy of Physician Assistants

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

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