Medical Physician Assistant

April Smith 843-***-****

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Education

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MEDEX Northwest

University of Washington

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Seattle WA, 98105

2009-2012 Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Kaplan University

550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor

Chicago IL, 60607

Professional Experience

Department of Corrections, Fairbanks Alaska 2016-2018

Physician Assistant/ Health Practitioner I

Independently conducts sick call.

Establishes and maintains chronic care clinics. Works with urgent and emergent patients.

Maintains health records and documents diagnosis and treatment.

Makes initial assessments and diagnosis of the patients health status, (takes medical history, conducts physical examination and obtains appropriate diagnostic tests), interprets findings, provides routine and emergent medical care and treatment, and/or referral to a physician as appropriate.

Maintains liaison between facility and local physicians and hospitals, deals directly with the collaborating physician or as required with outside agencies on treatment plans.

Prescribes Schedule II - V drugs as appropriate in accordance with State licensing requirements and the prescriptive authority by the Alaska Medical Board.

Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage Alaska 2012-2013

ER-Laboratory Technician

Collected and performed all laboratory tests and procedures with precision and ease on patients of all ages.

Carried out phlebotomy and analysis on a diverse range of patients and correctly labeled and handled samples.

Prepared pathology, hematology, and oncology specimens for an entire hospital.

Worked efficiently and independently in trauma scenarios to ensure patient safety and while expediting critical results.

Lab Corp., Wichita Kansas 2009-2010

Phlebotomist/Patient Care Technician

Preformed phlebotomy for clinical and medical testing, transfusion, donations, and research.

Trained and educated new employees on dermal puncture, venipuncture, processing, and central receiving.

Maintained specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques, following department procedures and state standards; observing isolation procedures.

Maintained quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results of quality-control; identifying and reporting needed changes.

Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations

Family Practice: DOD/VA JBER Joint Commission Clinic, JBER AK

September 2015-February 2016

Contributed to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; provided information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommended options and courses of action; implemented physician directives.

Assessed patient health by interviewing patients; performed physical examinations; obtained, updated, and studied medical histories.

Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; presented normal growth and development information; discussed family planning; provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoted wellness and health maintenance.

Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgical Medicine

February 2016- March 2016

Developed knowledge of common orthopedic subjects, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or shoulder, knee, ankle, back injuries, etc.

Sharpened skills in casting and splinting of both lower and upper extremities.

Developed proficiency in techniques such as joint aspiration/injections.

Observed and assisted in the operating room during complex orthopedic procedures.

Behavioral Health: Integrative Pain Center of Alaska

March 2016 – April 2016

Obtained pertinent medical history and performed appropriate physical examination.

Became familiar with supportive mental health and behavioral medicine resources.

Differentiated and recognized acute and chronic problems with medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency.

Formulated differential diagnosis and appropriate medical management plans.

Emergency Medicine: Bassett Army Community Hospital

April 2016- May 2016

Acquired skills of functioning in the emergency department with a team approach to care for acutely ill and injured patients, including good communication, referral and patient education skills

Learned and experienced necessary communication with pre-hospital providers, hospital consultants and family members of the patient in the emergency situation.

Recognized the true life-, limb-, eye sight-, and sensed-threatening conditions while initiating appropriate stabilizing measures.

Designed a plan of therapy that integrated the superior medical knowledge and skills.

Professional Organizations

2014-present, Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants

2016-present, Director at Large, Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants

Certifications/ Licensures:

2016- Active: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

2016- Active: ACLS, BLS, Suicide prevention.

2016- 2018: Alaska State PA License #116467

2016- Active: DEA License #MS4095508

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