Jeleta Lingo

Lubbock, TX *****

806-***-****

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Summary

Physician Assistant with 37 years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.

Skills

Prescribing Medication

Ordering Tests

Aspirations

Nutritional Counseling

Implementing Treatment Plans

Differential Diagnoses

Preoperative Evaluations and care

Patient Diagnosing

Assessing Needs

Continuity of Care Record

Assessing Patient Presentation

Managing Charts

Wound Care

Interpreting Pathology Results

Procedural Codes

Intrarticular injections

Surgical first assist

Performing Physicals

Experience

December 1990 - Current

The Center for Orthopedic Surgery - Lubbock, TX

Physician Assistant

Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.

Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.

Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.

Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.

Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.

Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.

Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.

Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.

Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.

Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.

Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.

Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.

Provided initial coverage for unavailable physicians, filling critical staffing gap and providing solid patient care.

Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.

Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.

Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.

Cleaned, examined and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.

Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.

Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.

October 1989 - December 1990

Highland Hospital - Lubbock, TX

Physician Assistant

August 1986 - October 1989

UTMB Galveston - Galveston, TX

Physician Assistant

Education and Training

August 1986

The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant

Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Some College (No Degree) Biology

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