Medical Assistant
Resume:
Nathan J. Richard
**** *. ****** **. *****, Id 83705
acuqpf@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID
Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies
GPA: 3.60
Expected August 2016
Boise State University - Boise, ID
Bachelor’s of Health Sciences
Minor’s in Psychology
GPA: 3.50
May 2013
College of Western Idaho – Caldwell, ID
Certified Nurse’s Assistant certificate
June 2012
CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
ACLS Current
BLS Current
Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants August 2014
American Academy of Physician Assistants May 2014
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecology Oncology
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Boise, ID – 2015
Performed patient history/physical exam and developed assessment and treatment plan
Diagnosed and managed various disease states such as endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, granulosa cell tumors and ovarian cancer
Practiced proper scrub technique
Routinely recommended and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests
First assisted in total abdominal hysterectomies, partial abdominal hysterectomies, cervical polyp removal, endometrial ablation and dilation and curettage procedures
Documented patient encounters using electronic medical records
Reviewed, recommended, and managed patient medications
Internal Medicine
Saint Luke’s Jefferson building Boise, ID – 2015
Performed patient history/physical exam and developed assessment and treatment plan
Developed clinical understanding in management of complex geriatric populations with chronic disease states such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and renal failure
Initiated and managed patient medications
Performed yearly wellness exams and helped develop future goals for health and wellness
Evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic tests
Provided patient health education
Documented patient encounters using epic electronic medical records
Neurosurgery
Saint Luke’s Medical Center Boise, ID – 2015
Learned to assess preoperative and postoperative patient states
Interpreted radiographic imaging, most commonly MRI
Proper scrub technique and operating room preparation
First assist in multiple surgeries such as anterior bilateral cervical discectomy with fixation, brain biopsies, ulnar nerve release, carpal tunnel and spinal stenosis procedures
Preformed neurological exams
Provided patient health education
Documented patient encounters using epic electronic medical records
Emergency Medicine
Veterans Hospital Boise, ID - 2015
Performed patient history/physical exam and developed assessment and treatment plan
Diagnosed and managed various disease states in a patient population
Routinely recommended and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests
Documented patient encounters using CPRS electronic medical records
Reviewed, recommended, and managed patient medications
Provided patient health education
Assisted with the treatment of a variety of condition including but not limited to COPD exacerbations, DKA, pneumonia, gout, MI, CVA, cholecystitis, pancreatitis and DVT
Psychiatry
State hospital South Blackfoot, ID – Current
Preformed patient interviews and psychological evaluations
Reviewed, recommended and managed patient medications
Ordered and reviewed laboratory values including but not limited to lithium and Depakote levels to assure therapeutic efficiency
Completed weekly psychological evaluations and adjusted medications as appropriate
Documented patient encounters using CPRS electronic medical records
Discussed treatment plans and progress with a panel of health professions including but not limited to psychologist, psychiatrist, social workers, counselors and physician assistants
Worked with a very unique patient population consisting of schizophrenic, schizoaffective, schizotypal, Bipolar, borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder and antisocial personality disorder
Family Medicine/Rehabilitation
Odyssey House Salt Lake City, Utah
Performed patient history/physical exam and developed assessment and treatment plan
Developed a clinical understanding of the management of a complicated impoverished patient population
Preformed lab draws, immunizations and well child checks
Evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic tests
Provided patient health education
Preformed psychiatric evaluations and worked directly with social workers, therapists, psychiatrists and the local crisis team.
Made medication adjustments and monitored medication tapers for patients with substance dependency history
Documented patient encounters using Kareo electronic medical records
Future Rotations:
General Surgery
Intermountain Northern Utah Surgeons Ogden, UT – 2016
Pediatrics
Ainsworth Family Clinic Ainsworth, NB – 2016
HEALTH RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Family Counseling Services, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Meridian Idaho - 11/2013 – 8/2014
Worked one on one with those with oppositional defiant disorder, reactive attachment disorder, social anxiety and depression
Met with patients to discuss plans and ways to help individuals reach their goals
Assisted patients with overcoming obstacles and work with family if appropriate.
Worked directly with counselors to develop milestones for patients and report progress
Documented all meetings with patients in electronic records
Lifecare Centers of America, Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Boise, ID – 6/2013 – 8/2014
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, exercise and bathroom activities
Help prepare rooms for patients and contact family members as needed
Listen and assist patients with any of their needs
Reported to nursing staff and take patient vitals daily
A Caring Hand, Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Boise, ID – 9/2013 – 8/2014
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, exercise and bathroom activities
Help prepare rooms for patients and contact family members as needed
Listen and assist patients with any of their needs
Reported to nursing staff and take patient vitals daily
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Veteran’s Hospital – Community living Center Boise Idaho – August through November 2014
Veterans Hospital – Emergency Department Boise Idaho – November 2014
HIV and Hepatitis C Screening health fair – Boise, ID – June 2015
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