Cassandra Edwards, PA
Stone Mt., Georgia 30087
ac7p6p@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To work as a Physician Assistant in a great
team setting that could utilize my experience &
knowledge for both pediatric and adult patients.
EDUCATION
SUNY at Downstate Medical Center PA Program, B.S. 1993 CUNY at Hostos Community College, MLT, A.A.S. 1990 WORK EXPERIENCE
MODERN INTERNAL MEDICINE URGENT CARE 9/17-Present
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DR., ATL, GA, PA (F/T)
Treat and diagnose adult & peds patients in urgent care. Perform venipuncture, EKG, suturing and ID wounds. Document daily H&Ps and plans in the EMR system.
REDAN HAIRSTON FAMILY PRACTICE (F/T) 6/14 -9/17
DECATUR, GEORGIA, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Manages chronic medical illnesses to sick patients. Executes urgent management to our acute ill patients. Document daily H&Ps and plans in the EMR system.
Integrates alternative medicine approach to patients. Supervises staff daily operation and NP/PA students. STONE MOUNTAIN FAMILY PRACTICE 12/14 - 8/16
FAMILY PRACTICE/INTERNAL MEDICINE, PA (F/T)
Treated acute and chronic illness of adult and pediatric patients. Maintained annual physical and wellness protocol for patients. Delivered leadership role, supervising staff daily operation. ATLANTA MEDICAL PHYSICIANS AND 6/13 - 6/14
RST MEDICAL GROUP, DECATUR, GEORGIA
MEDICAL RESEARCH/FAMILY PRACTICE, PA (F/T)
Executed acute and chronic medical care to adult patients. Supervised diverse research projects on adult populations. SNAPFINGER FAMILY PRACTICE, DECATUR, GA 9/12 - 9/13 FAMILY PRACTICE/INTERNAL MEDICINE, PA (F/T)
Managed acute and chronic illnesses of adult patients. Executed urgent care management to adult patients. HOPE MEDICAL GROUP/URGENT CARE, ST. MT., GA 6/11 - 6/12 FAMILY PRACTICE/URGENT CARE CENTER, PA (F/T)
Delivered medical care to adult and pediatric patients. Multi-tasked & supervised staff daily operational duties. SOUTH FULTON MEDICAL, ATLANTA, GA 1/10 - 4/11
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, PA (F/T)
Assisted & managed critical care high risk deliveries of neonates. Under the physician supervision, performed invasive procedures. EMORY UNIV. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ATL., GA 3/09 -11/09 GRADY HOSPITAL/ER PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PRN)
Obtained histories and perform physical exams on adult patients. Managed adult patients with acute illnesses in ER Fast Track. NORTH BRONX MEDICAL CLINIC, BRONX, NEW YORK 4/01-12/08 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)
Managed adult patients with occupational injuries. Obtained histories & physical exams on adult patients. JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER, BRONX, NEW YORK 4/01- 8/07
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU), PA (F/T)
Obtained histories & physical exams via EMR system. Performed invasive technical skills on PICU patients. FLOATING HOSPITAL, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK 3/98 -12/04 AMBULATORY CARE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P/T)
Worked independently, managing adult & peds patients. Referred adult & peds patients to sub-specialties & ER. JAMAICA MEDICAL CENTER, JAMAICA, NEW YORK 1/97 -1/98 EMERGENCY MEDICINE, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)
Worked with physicians to deliver acute care to pediatric and adult patients in a busy urban Level 1 Trauma Center. JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER, BRONX, NEW YORK 1/93 -12/96 GENERAL PEDIATRIC, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (F/T)
Collaborated with a pediatric interdisciplinary team to deliver acute care to in patients; follow up cases in outpatient clinic. CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia State Medical Board of Professional PA License New York State Education Dept. Professional PA License Eligible for Board Recertification by NCCPA
Certified Phlebotomist Lincoln Hospital, New York
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support
Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
RECOGNITIONS
Achievements by NYS Joint Commission: General Peds, Primary Care; plus PA Clerkships in General Surgery & PC Employee of the month at South Fulton Hospital NICU in 2011 REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST