Bockarie Sesay

Stockbridge, GA 302**-***-*** **** ad4vbb@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated and patient-focused professional with extensive experience in patient care and medical administration within healthcare institutions and service in the US Army.

• Highly knowledgeable in conducting thorough physical assessments of patients, diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications.

• Skilled in assisting physicians during surgical procedures and medical interventions while ensuring and maximizing patient safety and comfort.

• Capable of guiding patients on preventive healthcare measures, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans with a focus on empowering patients to make effective decisions about their health.

• Adept at navigating complex healthcare environments, driving positive outcomes, and advancing the mission of healthcare institutions while maintaining a steadfast commitment to patient satisfaction.

• Collaborative team leader with an aptitude to lead teams in high-pressure environments and utilize a unique blend of military discipline, strategic acumen, and healthcare expertise to drive organizational success. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

USAR Fort Dix, NJ 1997 to 2023

Physician Assistant

Served as Officer in Charge (OIC) for medical clinic and oversaw primary patient care for service members to ensure maximum health and physical well-being.

• Managed ‘sick calls’ and treatment plans for members by assessing medical conditions and delivering appropriate recommendations.

• Supervised medical readiness status of service members by inspecting immunization status and evaluating physical exam profiles.

• Directed deployment and post-deployment physicals, performed at Ft. Benning in 2005 and 2006 to deliver the best possible medical care.

Dept. of Army Civilian Atlanta, GA 2007 to 2022

Physician Assistant

Functioned as primary care provider at Lawrence Joel Army Medical and Dental Clinic at Ft. McPherson Atlanta and provided a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to Soldiers and their families.

• Provided dedicated primary care for over 2K cap of service members and coordinated with Tricare insurance to ensure swift and accurate healthcare service delivery.

• Shared deployment physicals of service members and maintained up-to-date medical records in Medpros for complete medical readiness in case of an emergency.

• Administered medications, handled lab tests, and counseled patients to develop treatment plans and facilitate fast recovery of patients.

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn, NY

PA Surgical House Staff

Performed a wide range of tasks for patient care and surgeries, such as maintaining admission history, conducting physical examinations, ordering lab tests, giving medical diagnoses, and prescribing medications. Bockarie Sesay Page 2

• Performed different medical techniques, including IV line placement, Arterial puncture, surgical incisions and excisions, suturing, CVP line placements, chest tube placements, and NG tube placements.

• Managed patient discharge summaries and discharge follow-up activities at the surgical clinic for the smooth implementation of recovery plans for surgical patients.

• Responded to emergency calls to assess patient conditions for surgical pathologies and admit patients to the surgical floor as needed.

• Assisted physicians and medical professionals in surgical procedures by conducting pre-op, inter-op, and post- op evaluations of surgical patients.

EDUCATION

MS Health Sciences Long Island University Brooklyn, NY Diploma/Certificate PA. Post Graduate Surgical Residency Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY BS Physician Assistant Howard University Washington DC, DC Biology (Junior Year) Temple University Philadelphia, PA CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Didactic in General and Special Surgery

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Primary Care Medicine

Officer Advanced Course / Captain Career Course

Officer Basic Course

MEMBERSHIPS

Member American Academy of Physician Assistant

Member Sierra Leonean National Council of North America Member Military Officers Association of America

VOLUNTEER WORK

Correctional Medicine Fulton/DeKalb County Jails Correctional Medicine Riker Island Jail

PUBLICATION

Published Article on Malaria PA Journal

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