Physician Assistant Service
Resume:
Meaghan Reynolds PA-C
Milford, MA 01757
Email: ******************@*****.***
EDUCATION
*/**** ************* ******* ** Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Boston, MA
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
5/2005 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Bachelors of Science in Biology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2/2016-present McNeil Orthopedics, North Easton, MA
Clinic:
General Orthopedics:
Participating in combined clinic with supervising physician as well as intermittent solo clinic obtaining comprehensive to problem focused histories for chronic to acute orthopedic conditions
Performance of appropriate physical examination with interpretation of in office x-ray, ordering of further diagnostic studies including but not limited to blood tests, MRI, CT scan, and EMG
Review and interpretation of diagnostic test results with patients while discussing treatment options including arrangement for surgical intervention
Prescribing appropriate courses of treatment including pharmaceutical medications, performance of intra-articular injections and aspirations
Application of casts and other assistive mobility/immobility devices
Surgical first assist for various general orthopedic cases including total joint replacements of the shoulder, hip and knee, arthroscopy and fracture fixation, assisting with wound closure
Rounding on post-operative patients in the hospital and monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatment as necessary
Aiding in arrangements for discharge by performing appropriate documentation
In addition to full time clinic as above:
Admitting and treating patients as part of the trauma level 3 hospital 24-hour on-call service
Managing patients to treat trauma, orthopedic emergencies, and infections
Evaluating patients in the ER performing various procedures including reductions of fractures or dislocations, splint application, fracture management, digital nerve blocks, aspirations, deep and superficial wound closure
Consulting on patients with orthopedic injuries and complaints in the emergency department as well as admitted patients on other services in the hospital
Surgical first assist for various orthopedic trauma injuries including fracture fixation, tendon repair, and wound closure
9/2009-1/2016 Orthopedic Care Physicians Network, North Easton, MA
Clinic:
General Orthopedics: Partook in both combined clinic with supervising physician as well as solo clinic obtaining comprehensive to problem focused histories, performance of appropriate physical examination and ordering of diagnostics, review and interpretation of diagnostic test results, performance of intra-articular injections/aspirations, application of casts and other assistive devices, evaluation and referral to appropriate surgeon vs. follow-up for patients varying from infant to elderly with conditions consisting of chronic orthopedic problems to acute/emergent orthopedic injuries.
Pain Management: Participated in solo clinic with availability of physician if needed, obtained comprehensive histories, performance of appropriate physical examination and ordering of diagnostics, performance of trigger point injections, intra-articular injections, evaluation and examination of patients to determine if appropriate candidate for epidural steroid injection versus fluoroscopic guided intra- articular injections, prescription and monitoring of neuropathic and pain medications, continuous monitoring of long-term pain patients.
9/2009- 1/2012
In addition to full time clinic as above
Hospital: 24 hour call covering hospital emergency room for orthopedic emergencies under a supervising physician, obtained appropriate histories and physical exams, performed closed reductions, followed and cared for patients on-floor post-operatively following joint replacement and emergency fixation, monitored for post-operative complications, aided in arrangements for discharge, worked as surgical first assistant in several types of orthopedic surgeries including total joint replacements, emergency fixations, and ligament repair
9/2005- 8/2006 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic: Eascare Ambulance Service Worcester, MA
Assessed the scene, obtained patient histories, documented findings, performed warranted treatment, and transported patients to appropriate treatment facility
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
6/2009 –present State of Massachusetts Physician Assistant License
5/2009 –present Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants- Recertification June, 2014
1/2008-present American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
7/2005- present American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2006-present American Academy of Physician Assistants
VOLUNTEER WORK
9/2011-12/2013 Stonehill Student Physician Assistant Shadowing
Shadowed by Juniors attending Stonehill College 2 afternoons per week throughout fall and spring semesters, familiarized them with different aspects of my occupation as a PA-C, including teaching general knowledge of PA program requirements, what to expect in the PA program, and communicating professional expectations of a board-certified PA
2/2016-present Physician Assistant Students Preceptor
Educating physician assistant students about our orthopedic practice during their clinical orthopedics rotation for 4-6 weeks, teaching various orthopedic conditions and treatments, demonstrating and observing/supervising the PA student in clinical activities to develop the student’s knowledge and skills to ensure proper patient care.
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