Physician Assistant

FRANCESCA LOCKLEAR CARTER

*** *** ***** **** • Apex, NC 27502 • 919-***-**** • ********.*********@*****.***

EDUCATION

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Winston – Salem, NC

Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant May 2017

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Winston-Salem, NC

Master of Arts in Management May 2015

School of Business Merit-Based Scholarship, Beta Gamma Sigma Lifetime Member

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Chapel Hill, NC

Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Health Policy & Management concentration May 2012

EXPERIENCE

Duke Primary Care Blue Ridge Raleigh, NC

Physician Assistant, Certified September 2017 - Present

Conduct approximately 18 patient encounters daily with a patient population ranging from toddlers to geriatrics

Treat a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions to include, but not limited to, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, obesity/weight management

Gather medical history, formulate diagnoses, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications for all age groups

Collaborate with physicians in office and across specialties to provide high quality and appropriate patient care

Manage a patient panel size of more than 1,500

Follow up on labs, therapies, radiographic imaging and preventive screenings for my patient panel

Navigate and utilize EPIC EMR system

Counsel with a focus on overall patient wellness by addressing age appropriate screenings, vaccinations and tobacco cessation

EYE CARE ASSOCIATES Cary, NC

Optometric Technician February 2013 – June 2014

Evaluated approximately 22 patients per day in order to obtain patient information including: chief complaints, medical and ocular histories, and glasses and contact lens status

Operated a variety of machines including the autorefractor, non-contact tonometer, and retinal camera, to gather ocular measurements and evaluate patient health

Achieved a 70% average sales rate on retinal photos as a means of promoting patient ocular health

WAKEMED HEALTH AND HOSPITALS Raleigh, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant October 2012 – February 2013

Maximized patient dignity and safety while reducing discomfort by providing high-quality care to approximately 13 intermediate cardiac patients per 12-hour shift

Performed a variety of patient care duties including, assisting with ambulation, bathing, changing diapers, and dressing

Demonstrated clinical skills in evaluating vital signs, performing blood sugar checks and executing procedure preparation

GLOBAL MEDICAL TRAINING Las Tablas, Panama

Student Volunteer August 2011

Executed approximately 100 clinical hours of patient interaction by setting up clinics in rural Panamanian communities

Counseled, diagnosed, and treated locals with several health concerns including, fungal infections, sexually transmitted diseases, parasites, and hypertension

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DUKE PRIMAY CARE APP FELLOW September 2017 – March 2018

The first APP at Duke Primary Care to complete a 6-month fellowship while simultaneously building a patient panel

The fellowship included 6 months of cross specialty training and shadowing experience in areas of dermatology, psychiatry, orthopedics, neurology, urgent care and pediatrics

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