Physician Assistant Emergency Department
Resume:
James Bresnahan, PA-C
Apt D
Export, PA 15632
412-***-**** Cell ********@*****.***
Emergency Department and minor care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries
Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas
Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians
Professional Objective: Seeking a Physician Assistant position utilizing my existing diagnostic and clinical skill while providing new and challenging experiences in the healthcare arena.
Professional Experience:
Physician Assistant
AHN Express Care West
4247 West Ridge Rd.
Erie, PA 16506
Evaluation of minor illnesses and minor injuries
Pediatric to Geriatric patients
Suturing, Abscess I&D, Fracture care, Joint Reduction
Medication Management
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and radiological interpretation
Physician Assistant
Olean General Hospital
515 Main Street
Olean, NY 14760
Emergency Department and minor care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries
Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas
Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians
Physician Assistant October 2022 - January 2023
Tadiso Inc.
1425 Beaver Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Evaluate new and existing patients
Verify dose from previous methadone clinic
Develop treatment plan for new patients
Continue to monitor blood tests and urine toxicology tests
Collaborate with supervising physician on changes to patient treatment plan and lab results.
Educate patient on wellness and preventative health services
Physician Assistant September 2021- October 2022
Medexpress urgent care
Evaluation of minor injuries and illnesses
Pediatric to geriatric patient population
Suturing, abscess I&D, fracture care, joint relocation
Medication management
Order and interpret diagnostic studies
Physician Assistant January 2021 - September 2021
Sharon Regional Hospital. 740 E State Street, Sharon, PA 16146
Emergency Department and minor care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries
Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas
Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians
Physician Assistant December 2017 - January 2021
Three Rivers Pain Management. 205 Easy Street Suite 204, Uniontown, PA 15401
Assess, diagnose, plan and implement pain management regime for wide spectrum of chronic pain clientele
Perform trigger and origin-insertion point injections
Perform Intra-articular, bursa, and peripheral nerve block injections
Order and interpret MRI, CT scans, and x-rays
Implement treatment plans based on radiographic interpretation
Chronic opioid management
Provide exceptional patient care coupled with empathy and compassion
Physician Assistant September 2017- December 2018
Correct Care Solutions State Correctional Institution Waynesburg, PA
Acute and chronic care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries
Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians
Physician Assistant May 2016- January 2017
Excela Orthopedics. 911 Ligonier Street, Suite 003, Latrobe, PA 15650
Perform pre and post-operative assessments and evaluations
Orthopedic pain management in hospital and office settings
Develop and implement treatment plans
Obtain detailed, reliable history and physical examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiologic studies
Relieve physician burden
Independently perform intra-articular injections and aspirations.
Physician Assistant August 2011 – May 2016
Apollo MD at Stanly Regional Medical Center. 301 Yadkin Street, Albemarle, NC 28002
Emergency Department and minor care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries
Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas
Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians
Physician Assistant April 2011- May 2016
Randolph Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. 138 – A Dublin Square Road, Asheboro, NC 27203
First assist in a variety of orthopedic surgeries including: ORIF of various fractures, arthroscopic procedures, total joint arthroplasty, and tendon and ligament repair
Independently perform aspiration and intra-articular injections
Perform pre and post operative assessments and evaluations
Orthopedic pain management in hospital and office settings
Develop and implement treatment plans
Obtain detailed, reliable history and physical examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiologic studies
Relieve physician burden
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT January 2011 - April 2011
Medexpress Tarentum 303 E 10 th street
Exam, diagnose and treat all types of urgent care patients
Order appropriate diagnostic testing and radio graphic studies
Interact with staff effectively
Suturing lacerations
Setting, reducing, stabilizing, and Splinting orthopedic injuries
Perform abscess I&D
Physician Assistant
January 2008 - April 2011: Emergency Medicine Physicians of Alle-Kiski. Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights, PA 16065
January 2008 – May 2008: Emergency Medicine Physicians of Davidson County. Lexington Memorial Hospital, Lexington, NC 27293
Emergency Department and minor care assignments
Development of treatment plans for acute care patients
Order and interpret radiological studies
Minor surgical procedures
Laceration repair
Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections
Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopaedic injuries
Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas
Physician Assistant October 2007-May 2008
The Pain Center of Thomasville. 1632 National Highway, Thomasville, NC 27360
Assess, diagnose, plan and implement pain management regime for wide spectrum of chronic pain clientele
Medical branch block injections, Sacroiliac injections, Piriformis injections, supra-scapular nerve block injections under fluoroscopic
Perform trigger and origin-insertion point injections
Intra-articular, bursa, and peripheral nerve block injections
Order and interpret MRI, CT scans, and x-rays
Implement treatment plans based on radiographic interpretation
Oversee office staff
Maintain Budget
Physician Assistant February 2007- September 2007
Ohio Valley General Hospital. Pain and Treatment Center, 500 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
New patient history, physical, assessment, develop treatment plan and implement plan
Existing patient follow up and evaluation
Order and interpret diagnostic test and imaging studies
Independent intra-articular, bursa, trigger point, and peripheral nerve block injections’
Chronic opioid management
First assist with permanent spinal cord stimulator implant
Inpatient consults and rounding
Provide exceptional patient care coupled with empathy and compassion
Physician Assistant October 2006-February 2007
Tri Rivers Surgical Associates Inc., 9104 Babcock Boulevard Suite 2120, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Orthopaedic pain management in hospital and office settings
First assistant in a variety of orthopaedic surgeries including, ORIF of carious fractures, arthroscopic procedures, total joint arthroplasty, and tendon and ligament repair
Independently perform intra-articular injections and aspiration
Perform pre and post operative assessments and evaluations
Relieve physician burden and assess emergency and acute cases
Physician Assistant October 2005-October 2006
Carolina Orthopedics Specialists, 2156 Medical Park Drive, Hickory, NC 28602
Primary specialty- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Provided quality inpatient and outpatient care
First assist in surgical procedures including: ORIF of various fractures, arthroscopic procedures, tendon and ligament repair, and total joint arthroplasty
Obtained detailed, reliable history and physicals
Develop and prescribe treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory test and imaging studies
Pain and Therapeutic Medication management
Independent hospital rounds and emergency consults
Continuous patient education
Education: M.S. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (August 2005)
Gannon University, Erie, PA
Certifications: NCCPA CERTIFIED (September 2005)
Active North Carolina Physician Assistant licensure
Active Pennsylvania Physicians Assistant licensure
Current DEA Licensure
American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS provider
References: Available upon request.
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