Physician Assistant Management

Megan Flynn PA-C

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Professional Summary

Certified Physician assistant highly familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of multiple diseasestates and health concerns. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all patients.

Skill Highlights

Good bedside manner Decision-making under pressurePreventive care expert Excellent listenerProfessional demeanor Empathetic and courteous

Professional Experience

Absolute Elder Care December 2013 to November 2015Family medicine physician assistantOcala/Tampa, FL

Primarily independent practitioner performing duties of primary care physician extender togeriatric patients in assisted living facilities throughout West Central Florida.Responsibilities include all aspects of general medicine including comprehensive physicalexaminations, prescribing medications, dermatological procedures such as skin biopsies andsuturing, ordering and interpreting EKGs and X-rays, joint and myofascial trigger pointinjections, wound care, management of psychological conditions, pain management, andhospice care. Proficient in communication with other medical professionals, facility staff andfamilies via daily on-call service.Goals of care include monitoring and providing treatment of acute and chronic conditions toreduce hospitalization and increase life expectancy.

Bayshore Physicians of Florida August 2012 to November 2013Internal medicine physician assistantNew Port Richey, FL

Physician assistant in high volume solo physician internal medicine office.Duties include thorough history taking, physical exam, diagnosis, ordering/interpreting labsand diagnostic testing including in-office EKGs.Medication management.Complex medical decision-making.Managing multi-disease states in geriatric and adult patient population.Proficient in female health exams and therapeutic myofascial and joint injections.Duties also include home visits and management of patients in assisted living and nursinghome facilities.Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Medcor at Yellowstone May 2009 to December 2009Rural health physician assistant; seasonalMammoth Springs, Wyoming

Seasonal position; physician assistant serving as clinical leader for emergent and urgent carerural health clinic in Yellowstone National Park.Essential duties include: independently caring for acutely and critically ill patients.Performing thorough physical exams (including occupational, DOT, and firefighter), orderingand interpreting lab tests, interpretation of ECG and rhythm strips, laceration repair, obtainingand interpretation of plain radiographs including extremity, cervical, and chest films;management of cardiopulmonary arrest, initial stabilizing management of major trauma;management of myocardial infarction, including administration of thrombolytic agents;management of orthopedic injuries.Proficient in electronic medical records.

Medical Health Group November 2007 to June 2012Family medicine physician assistantBaltimore, MD

Physician assistant in high volume family practice/urgent care office.

Essential duties include: perform comprehensive physical exams, order and interpretdiagnostic tests including in-office EKG and ABI.Perform therapeutic procedures such as joint and myofascial trigger point injections,immunizations, wound care, and managing infection.Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist inprovision of continuity of care.Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens,normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, andhealth maintenance.Perform cosmetic laser procedures using Palomar pulsed-light system.

Rosen-Hoffberg Rehabilitation and Pain Management Assoc April 2005 to November 2007Physical medicine and pain management physician assistantTowson, MD

Physician assistant in high volume comprehensive multi-disciplinary private practice.Treatment features holistic sports medicine approach to pain management; specializing inconservative management of acute and chronic pain.Responsible for detailed history and musculoskeletal examinations, composing treatment plansand ordering diagnostic studies.Focus on a commitment to patient education and wellness.Proficient in performing myofascial trigger point injections and EMG/nerve conductionstudies.

Clinical Rotations

Internal Medicine: history and physicals, thorough notations.Worked with accomplished hospitalist in the areas of nursing home and rehab, assisted livingfacilities, hospital care, and private office.Family Medicine: history and physicals, phlebotomy, laboratory analysis, radiology, patienteducation.Worked as part of an allied health team to provide care to rural community in Alaska.General Surgery: history and physicals, pre-op/post-op notations, first assist in most surgeries,suturing, inserting staples, laparoscopy.Worked closely with three experienced surgeons, participated in all aspects of general surgicalcare from office visits to recovery assistance.Exposed to surgical procedures in the fields of orthopedics, OB/GYN, hand surgery, plasticsurgery, and spent many hours assisting with bariatric surgery.

Education and Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004Master of Science degree: Health Sciences, Physician Assistant StudiesPhiladelphia, PA

Salisbury University 1999Bachelor of Science: Biology, cum laudeSalisbury, MD.GPA: cum laude.

Licenses

Colorado State PA licenseFlorida State PA licenseMaryland State PA licenseCertified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsBLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS certified; CDS and DEA licensed.

Affiliations

Maryland State Academy of Physician Assistants. Member since 2004American Academy of Physician Assistants. Fellow member since 2002

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