Physician Assistant

Jessica Taylor, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Board Certified

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Qualification Skills

• Ability to develop broad differential diagnosis, and knowledge of diagnostic testing. Pharmacological knowledge of indications, side effects, and administration. Proficient in performing history and physical exam (including pelvic exam) efficiently.

• Performed procedures such as: suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses and paronychias, foreign body removal, punch biopsies, shave biopsies, cryotherapy, splinting, injections, staples, nasal packing, and eye slit lamp exam with fluorescein.

• Experience in diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopedic injuries, minor fractures, and dislocations.

• Performed interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, as well as, laboratory tests.

• Assessed and treated patients of all ages from newborn to elderly.

• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, commended for great rapport with patients of various ages, able to make patients feel at ease. Manage time efficiently, multitask with a strong attention to detail. Independent worker with the ability and desire to work within a team at highest level. Collaborate with physicians for patient care.

• Experience in completing chart notes in EMR such as Cerner, Meditech, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, eDerm, and EPIC. Proficient in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite. Education

University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Master of Health Science, Graduated July 2018,

Dean's List Summer 2016 to 2018

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Physician Assistant Studies Certificate, Graduated July 2018, Dean's List Summer 2016 to 2018

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, College Park, MD Bachelor of Science, Information Systems, Graduated May 2011 Certifications

NCCPA Board Certified July 2018 until July 2028

Maryland Physician Assistant License until June 2021; Virginia Physician Assistant License until March 2021; Georgia Physician Assistant License (Pending); South Carolina Physician Assistant License (Pending) National Registry of Certified Medical Examiner (NRCME) DOT certification until November 2028; DEA License until November 2021; Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License until September 2021; BLS certification until November 2019 Relevant Healthcare Experience

Concentra, Baltimore, MD

Physician Assistant (November 2018 – Present)

-Provide occupational medical care to patients including perform DOT and pre-employment physicals, evaluate and treat work related injuries, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform necessary procedures (suturing, foreign body removal), and documentation. Righttime Medical Care, Annapolis, MD

Physician Assistant (November 2018 – April 2019)

-Provided urgent patient care including obtained medical history, performed physical exam, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, performed medical procedures, developed treatment plans, consulted with medical professionals, and completed documentation. Adventist Healthcare Takoma Park, MD

Patient Care Tech (May 2015 - August 2015)

- Assisted with patient care procedures, obtained vitals, completed documentation in EMR, and ensured continuity of care. Scribe America Takoma Park, MD

Medical Scribe (March 2014 - May 2015)

- Completed patient documentation for Physician in EMR at Washington Adventist Hospital Emergency Department. Butler Medical Transport Beltsville, MD

EMT-B (December 2013 - March 2014)

- Provided BLS treatment and transport of patient. Obtained vital signs, assessed patient, and completed records in EMR. Life Star Response Ambulance Company Rockville, MD EMT-B (February 2013 - July 2013)

- Provided BLS treatment and transport of patient. Obtained vital signs, assessed patient, and completed records in EMR. Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department, Adelphi, MD Volunteer EMT (October 2009 – September 2011)

-Provided emergency patient care. Assessed patient's vitals and condition, performed history and physical exams, airway management, oxygen administration, CPR, bleeding control, splinting, and medication administration. Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department, Glen Burnie, MD Volunteer EMT (August 2005 - September 2008)

-Provided emergency patient care. Assessed patient’s vitals, and condition, performed history and physical exams, airway management, oxygen administration, CPR, bleeding control, splinting, and medication administration. Other Experience

Booz Allen Hamilton Herndon, VA

Senior Consultant (March 2013 - August 2015)

- Managed website, published content to web and updated design using HTML/CSS coding for an organization. Northrop Grumman Fort Meade, MD

Cyber Software Engineer (August 2011 - March 2013)

- Designed web forms, configured databases with Adobe Dreamweaver, and updated website for an agency. Clinical Rotations

Dermatology - Charles County Dermatology - May 2018 – June 2018

- Conducted independent history and physical assessments for focused visits. Performed skin checks with Dermatoscope, shave biopsies, cryotherapy. Observed MOHS surgeries and histology process. Documented patient encounters in eDerm. Emergency Medicine - Upper Chesapeake Medical Center - April 2018

- Independently assessed 25 patients per day in fast track, performing suturing, I&Ds and splinting for the unit. Observed lumbar punctures, central line placement, arthrocentesis, and intubation. Internal Medicine - Mercy Medical Center, Medicine - February 2018 - March 2018

- Became skilled at interviewing patients with a diverse range of cases. Participated in daily rounds with M.D., completed documentation including daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and patient education. Family Medicine - PRMC Family Medicine Laurel, DE - January 2018

- Developed great rapport with patients. Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients from a rural population. Performed procedures such as cryotherapy, punch biopsies, nebulizer treatments, injections, and vaccinations. Psychiatry - Johns Hopkins Bayview, Psychiatry - November 2017 - December 2017

- Participated in daily rounds of psychiatric patients on a Dual Diagnostic inpatient unit (substance abuse and mental illness). Independently interviewed patients in psychiatric inpatient unit, as well as hospital consults. Pediatrics - Dr. Heiligman Pikesville, MD - October 2017

- Conducted independent assessments (newborns to 18 years) for focused visits and well child visits. Administered and prepared vaccinations. Performed urinalysis and rapid strep tests. OB/GYN - Dr. Ali, Southern Maryland Hospital - August 2017 - September 2017

- Performed all pelvic examinations, assisted in delivery and C-sections. Observed gynecologic surgeries and in office procedures. Assessed 70 patients daily for OB/GYN. Surgery - Mercy Medical Center, Surgery - July 2017

- Assisted in hernia surgeries, vascular surgeries, thyroidectomies, plastic surgery, and several other surgeries both open and laparoscopic technique. Learned surgical knot tying. Commended for having great rapport with patients. Occupational Health - Concentra Rosedale, MD - May 2017

- Independently conducted 30 DOT physicals per day, pre-employment physicals, and new injury assessments. Developed the skill of performing an efficient and concise full assessment. Employment Health - Sinai Hospital Baltimore, MD - March 2017

- Independently conducted pre-employment physicals and new injury assessments. Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA); Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA); Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)

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