Physician Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
CARLA PAPA PA-C
SKILLS
• Preoperative preparation
• Compassionate Care
• Diagnostic Skills
• Cultural Competency
• Differential diagnoses
• Direct Patient Care
• Patient Management
• Foreign body removal
• Educating patients
• Wound Care
• Electronic Medical Records
• Treatment Planning
Patient History Documentation &
Physical Examination
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• Suturing
• Surgical Assistance
• Interpreting radiology results
• Laceration Repair
• Triage
• Diagnosing conditions
• Performing procedures
• Hospital consultations
• Incisions and drainage
Interpreting laboratory results and
diagnostic testing
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• Problem-solving abilities
• Excellent Communication
Experienced and extremely personable NCCPA Certified Surgical Physician Assistant with 15 plus years of experience, with first assistance in mutable surgical specialties, in a very busy level 1 trauma center, who is passionate about health, wellness and preventive care. WORK HISTORY
March 2005 - August 2019
Surgical Physician Assistant Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware
January 2014 - August 2019
Surgical Physician Assistant Saint Francis Healthcare System, Wilmington, Delaware
Same as Christiana Care Health System
January 2018 - August 2019
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant Mid-Atlantic GI Consultants, Wilmington & Newark Delaware
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, implementing best practices for continuous enhancement of patient care standards.
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Providing compassionate care and addressing concerns throughout the entire surgical process.
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Enhanced surgical team communication, improving overall procedure efficiency and safety measures.
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Improved patient outcomes by performing thorough pre-operative evaluations and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
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Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and quickly adapting to changing situations.
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Conducted rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care.
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Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
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Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
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Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, as well as patient and family education on patients condition.
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Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
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• Bedside procedures, I & D of abscess.
• Placed NGT
• Post Op care
• Overnight coverage for 10 + years, with 30+ patients per shift. Consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
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Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
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Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
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CONTACT
Wilmington, DE 19807
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Bold Profile
• Obtained thorough Histories of each patient
Educated patients on nutrition, obesity, ETOH, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness. Importance of Screening of Colonoscopy
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Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
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Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
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Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
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Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
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Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
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• Educated patients on the importance of Screening Colonoscopies EDUCATION
October 2004
Physician Assistant Master in Health Science
Drexel University ( Hahnemann PA Program ), Philadelphia, PA
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