Faith H. Saunders, PA-C
Alexandria, VA 22310
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OBJECTIVE
Physician Assistant with emergency experience seeking employment, which utilizes my strengths, skills, with patient-centered and quality care.
EDUCATION
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
Masters of Science in Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, May 2015
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, May 2013
EMPLOYMENT
EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, Fairfax, Alexandria, & Warrenton, VA
Physician Assistant- July 2015-Present
Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates
Description: Physician assistant in a fast-paced ED. Pediatric, main side, and fast track experience. Involved in all aspects of patient care across the lifespan, including; detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as many procedures.
DIRECTOR OF SCRIBE PROGRAM, Fairfax, VA
Physician Assistant- January 2016-Present
Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates
Description: Scribe Director at Fair Oaks and Fauquier Hospitals. Overseeing scheduling, management, performance reviews, and annual recruitment.
NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPT, Christiansburg, VA
Medical Scribe- November 2011-April 2013
Description: Coordinated with Physician and other members of the healthcare team to accurately document patient visits, informed patients of laboratory and imaging results, and provided quality patient care.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistant
LICENSES
National Commission of Certified Physician Assistant Board Certification
Virginia Physician Assistant License
DEA
ACLS
CLINICAL SKILLS
Wound care
Incision and Drainage
Ultrasound guided peripheral IV
Bedside US procedures
EKG interpretations
Radiology interpretations
QUALIFICATIONS
Adept in charting encounters and billing procedures.
Demonstrates personal growth, professionalism and dependability in the role as a physician assistant.
Works well individually or with a team to provide quality care for all patients.
Skilled at learning new concepts and communicating clearly and effectively with others.
Leader who initiates, organizes and participates in community activities promoting health and wellness.
EMR & COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
EPIC – Greater than 7 years experience
MEDITECH- Greater than 3 years experience
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST