Physician Assistant Medical

CLEMENT A. NCHO, PA-C

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Lilburn, GA 30047

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CAREER SUMMARY

Highly motivated, team-oriented Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

with a strong clinical background seeking a position to utilize acquired

skills, education, and experience to support center and hospital

physicians to perform tasks traditionally performed by physicians

EDUCATION

Masters of Medical Science, Saint Francis University, PA

August, 2010

Physician Assistant, Anne Arundel Community College, MD

July, 2010

BS. In Community Health, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX

August, 2005

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Concentra Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine:

November, 2011- Present

Physician Assistant

Engages in direct patient care:

. Evaluate and treat work related injuries, disorders and prepare

employees to successful return to work while acting as a liaison

between the clinic and various company case workers.

. Provide assessment, order labs and order workup to provide initial

intervention to patient suspected of having a heart attack and acute

abdomen and make appropriate referral to the Emergency Room.

. Diagnose and provide in office interventional treatment for patients

with acute conditions such as asthma attack and COPD Exacerbation to

include titrated oxygen therapy, Albuterol Nebulizer treatment,

steroid injections and monitoring based on clinical exam and ordered

Pulmonary Function Test, Peak flow and pulse oximetry.

. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and emergent medical

problems. Responsibilities include: assess diagnosis of medical

conditions, illness or injuries; determine treatment cause and

prescribe medications based on patient's history, physical examination

and laboratory findings. Common medical conditions managed include ear

pain and infections, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal upset,

gastritis, skin infections, conjunctivitis, Urinary Tract Infections

and sexually Transmitted diseases, anxiety headaches, colds, sprains

and strains as well as splinting fractures before orthopedic referral

. Perform a wide range of comprehensive general, occupational and urgent

care medicine duties including taking patient histories; examining

patients; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory studies;

making diagnoses; formulating and implementing an appropriate

treatment plan. Prescribe medication, including the appropriate

dosage.

. Perform comprehensive pre-employments physicals, DOT physicals and

sports physicals therapeutic procedures

. Perform timely evaluation and treatment of emergent and urgent care

patients as well as arrange for appropriate referral to the Emergency

Room; facilitate specialist or Primary care follow up when

appropriate

. Perform Urgent care services such as managing cases of COPD and Asthma

exacerbation, Simple and deep Laceration Repair with Sutures, Ingrown

Toenail Avulsion, Incision and Drainage of Abscesses, perform Pelvic

exams to determine and treat specific cause of Vaginitis, evaluate

Abdominal and Chest pain patients, order studies and interpret studies

such as EKGs, Urinalysis, CBCs, Chemistry Profile, X-rays to

determine treatable etiology and/or emergent referral when

appropriate.

. Compile patient medical data, including health history and results of

physical examination, order laboratory tests to aid diagnosis,

prescribe medications, monitor medication side effects and make

changes based on these laboratory findings.

. Order and interpret laboratory studies to determine treatment,

prescribe medications and other forms of in office treatments for

conditions such as acute asthma exacerbation. Monitor these

medications and their side effects, order labs to monitor adverse drug

effects and make appropriate changes when indicated.

. Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed

therapeutic regimens and health maintenance in a culturally sensitive

manner

. Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress

notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care through

referrals to Physical Therapist and other specialists

. Follow patient progress and make changes in treatment as necessary

. Apply local anesthetic, examine and clean wounds, incises and drain

abscesses

. Suture lacerations, remove sutures, perform wound care, and manage

infections based on culture findings

. Perform other duties as required by supervising physician: Assists in

scheduling and coverage for Company or Association owned

clinics/centers.

. Participate in the "on call" program to facilitate after hours and

weekend case care.

. Work with Supervising physician and Medical Director to develop,

implement and revise policy and help ensure operations adhere to

policy and standards of occupational medicine and Urgent Care.

. Meet with employers to discuss health and safety needs and conducts

work place on-site assessments. Call client representatives following

employee treatment for initial injury or return to work status

David Fieseler, M.D., P.C. Family Practice &Pediatrics Dec.

2010 - Nov. 2011

Staff Physician Assistant

. Physician Assistant for two-doctor practice, effectively providing

direct outpatient primary care; see an average of 25 scheduled

patients a day and 15 walk-in patients utilizing current evidence-

based medicine standards and Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

. Assist supervising physicians to admit patients to hospital, perform

hospital rounds on in-patients, write SOAP notes and orders under

physician supervision.

. Utilized evidence-based medicine to asses, diagnose, and treat

patients with multiple interacting acute and chronic medical problems,

and multi drug therapies; some medical conditions managed include

hypertension, diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Acid Reflux, Coronary Artery

Disease, cholesterol problems, Peptic ulcer disease, Anemia, skin

disorders, acute respiratory infections

. Responsibilities include: assess diagnosis of medical conditions,

illness or injuries. Perform a wide range of comprehensive general

medicine duties including taking patient histories; examining

patients; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory studies;

making diagnoses; formulating and implementing an appropriate

treatment plan.

. Perform in office procedures such as joint injection, skin biopsy,

incision and drainage, suturing, suture removal; Splinting, and

general wound care. Conduct well woman's exam, Pre -employment

physical exams, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, sports

physicals; interpret electrocardiography, X-Ray and pulmonary function

tests

. Identify medical emergencies and make appropriate referral. Perform

pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up for orthopedic

and general surgery patients. Plan follow up measures, refer patients

and consult with various area hospitals and outpatient specialties

services to ensure continuity of care.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS May 2009 - July 2010

Completed 10 clinical rotations of 5 week duration in multi-discipline

medical fields. To follow are some relevant highlights of this practical

experience.

Emergency Medicine: Calvert Memorial Hospital

Physician Assistant Student

. Managed patient care to include taking histories, performing physical

examinations, as well as disease diagnosis, treatment, and recovery

while under my preceptor's supervision.

. Cases seen ranged from asthma exacerbation, cardiopulmonary

complaints, abdominal complaints, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

and minor trauma cases

. Performed proper injury care to include but not limited to minor

injuries such as sprains, corneal abrasions, and lacerations. Some

procedures performed included Incision and Drainage, suturing,

splinting, and casting.

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Surgery: Mercy Hospital

Physician Assistant Student

. Conducted pre and post-operative assessments in a busy surgical

department.

. Confirm procedures with surgeons, assist in moving and positioning of

patient, place pneumatic tourniquet, drape patient within surgeon's

guidelines, provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal

visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction

instrument and technique

. Assist in maintaining homeostasis by direct pressure; placement of

ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical

homeostatic agents, and other measures as directed by the surgeon

. Maintain integrity of sterile field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DeKalb County Board of Health Aug., 2005 - April,

2008

Communicable Disease Specialist

. Provided pre and Posttest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

counseling services to patients receiving HIV tests

. Initiated field investigation and home visit when appropriate to

county jails and state prisons.

. Conduct computer searches to locate communicable disease patients

and contacts; arranged follow up appointments on all patients,

provide disease specific education as required and made referrals

to other agencies if needed.

Flex orthopedics Services

Jan., 2002-Aug. 2004

Orthopedic Technologist

. Applied, adjusts, and removes casts, assembled traction apparatus,

and fit strapping and splints for orthopedic patients

. Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in reduction of fractures

. Responsible for suture removal, staple removal, and dressing

changes including una boot application

. Instructed patients in care of and assists patients in walking with

casts, braces, crutches, and other orthopedic apparatus and

supplies as ordered.

. Responsible for maintaining supplies in cast room and treatment

rooms, to include ordering and stocking materials.

. Assist in making follow-up appointments and consultation

appointments with specialists for patients.

. Serve as technical advisor to the hospital staff in matters

pertaining to orthopedic devices and equipment

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

. American Heart Association certified in BLS, ACLS and PALS

. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Certified in

Advanced Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention (ASTDI).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. American Academy of Physicians Assistants (AAPA)

. Georgia Association of Physician assistants (GAPA)

. DeKalb County Medical Reserve Corps

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