Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 10 years experience as a Physician Assistant in Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Nephrology and Family Medicine. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness and teamwork.
EDUCATION
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV 2009-2012
Graduated Cum Laude
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science, Medical Science
West Virginia University, Morgantown WV 2001-2005
Graduated Cum Laude
B.A. Biology, Spanish minor
EXPERIENCE
Cabin Creek Health Systems, Family Medicine PAC January 2020-Present
Charleston, WV
Evaluate, treat, and document 14-23 patients in 8h shift.
Provide primary and urgent care with patient centered approach promoting preventative medicine tactics to improve and maintain the health of patients.
Perform H&Ps, Laceration repairs, Simple Suture, Unna boot dressing, Incision and Drainage, Wound Care, Wart Treatment, Administer Cryotherapy, Acne Management, Excisions and Biopsies, Splint Applications
Educate patients about home exercise programs and weight management as well as diabetic education and Coumadin monitoring
Interpret diagnostics, such as labs, radiological studies, and EKGs.
Pozega Wellness Center, Pediatric PAC Nov 2018-Jan 2020
Charleston, WV
Perform History & Physical Exams, Well-Child Exams, Sports Physicals, Sick visits, SOAP Notes, Medication Checks, Referrals to Specialists, Hospital Follow-Ups, Interpretation of daily laboratory and radiographic results for patients ranging from newborn to 21 years of age.
Your Home Advantage, Inc., Home Healthcare PAC April 2018-Nov 2020
Charleston, WV
Responsible for History & Physical Exams in patient’s home
Assess Vital Statistics
Interpretation of daily laboratory and radiographic results
Referrals to Case Manager for patients 65 years and older
Charleston Area Medical Center, Hospitalist PAC Nov 2012-Nov 2017
Charleston, WV
Perform Admission History & Physical Exams, Rounding, SOAP Notes, Interpretation of daily laboratory and radiographic results, “call” during the night for nearly 300 patients, Assist in MET calls, Discharge Planning and Documentation
Charleston Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplant, PLLC, Nephrology PAC Charleston, WV Oct 2016-Mar 2017
Perform daily Inpatient Rounding and Management of Dialysis Patients
Outpatient Clinic Duties
Consultation Evaluations
SOAP notes, Interpretation of daily laboratory and radiographic results of patients focusing on those issues of kidney disease, uncontrolled hypertension, kidney transplants, dialysis and other related medical issues
CERTIFICATIONS
ACLS/BLS Certified – NCCPA Certified – West Virginia State License - DEA License
PROFICIENCIES
History and Physical Exams, Simple Suture, Excisions and Biopsies, Wound Management, Incision and Drainage, X-ray and EKG interpretation, Medical Diagnostic Interpretation; Echocardiogram and Stress Test reports, Consultations, Admission Orders, Admit Notes, Daily SOAP Notes, Discharge Planning, Discharge Summaries, Dictating, Interpretation of Labs and Radiographs, Post-Procedure Follow-Up, Staple Removal, EMR
2904 Macon Street
South Charleston, WV 25303
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Jennifer Thayer PA-C