Physician Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Nicole Call MMS, PA-C
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As a skilled and certified physician assistant, I bring over 2 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional patient care in family medicine, geriatric medicine, long-term care, acute rehabilitation, and wound care. My proficiency in performing various medical procedures, conducting thorough diagnoses, and monitoring patients' conditions and progress has been honed through extensive practice. I possess exceptional hand-eye coordination, strong attention to detail, and well-developed time management skills, enabling me to work effectively under high-pressure situations.
I am an adept communicator with a passion for providing high-quality patient care. I am seeking new opportunities to leverage my expertise, bring value to a healthcare team, and improve patient outcomes.
10/2023 – 08/2024 Physician Assistant
Summerville, SC Palmetto Primary Care
In a family practice setting, managing a caseload of 12-20 patients per shift:
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
Documented medical histories, treatment plans and progress in electronic health records.
Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions.
Prescribed medications and developed treatment plans.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and imaging.
Collaborated with physician and healthcare team when necessary.
Provided patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
04/2022 – 09/2023 Physician Assistant
St. George, SC Curana Health
Provided advanced practice medical evaluation, management, and treatment services at a long-term care and skilled rehabilitation facility.
Delivered compassionate, person-centered care that met specific physical and psychosocial needs of long-term residents, rehabilitation patients, and those in palliative care.
Maximized patient satisfaction through open communication with patients and their families
and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Empowered patients and families to make healthy lifestyle choices through motivational education, while ensuring understanding of required care. Respected each patient's right to self-determination through informed consent and providing end-of-life discussions as necessary.
1/2019 – 12/2020 Physician Assistant Studies Master of Medical Science
Charleston, SC Charleston Southern University
One year of didactic studies including clinical medicine, pharmacology, diagnostic lab and
gross anatomy lab One year of clinical rotations:
•Worked closely with physician assistants and physicians in internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, general surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, behavioral health and wound care.
•Conducted patient histories, review of systems physical exams, ordered/reviewed diagnostic
studies/labs, suggested diagnosis and treatment, performed EKGs, suturing, joint aspiration, pulmonary function tests, splints, casting, breast exams, pelvic exams, fetal heart sounds, fundal height measurements, IM injections, urinalysis, throat cultures, phlebotomy, cerumen impaction removal, insect removal, COVID-19 screenings, Juvéderm injections, wound cultures, wound debridement, wound dressing and documented in electronic medical records.
•Observed/Assisted in surgeries and learned from experienced general surgeon and obstetrician; laparoscopic cholecystectomies, appendectomies hemorrhoidectomies, umbilical/inguinal hernia repairs, Sugarbaker repairs of parastomal hernias, adhesion lysis, colostomies, subtotal colectomy, Nissan Fundoplication, Whipple procedure, lymph node biopsies, temporal artery biopsy, port placement, surgical debridement, pseudo aneurism repair, AV graft thrombectomy, recto-vaginal fistula repair, partial thyroid lobectomy, breast cystectomy, endometrial biopsies hysteroscopies, suction dilation and curettage, exploratory laparoscopies, urethral slings/repairs, incision and drainage of Bartholin's Abscess, ovarian cystectomies, DaVinci assisted hysterectomies and cesarean deliveries. Performed above-knee amputation via Gigli saw. Closed for most surgeries using sutures and Dermabond or staples.
05/2018 Nutrition Bachelor of Science
Tuscaloosa, AL
University of Alabama
11/2021-present
Physician Assistant Certification
NCCPA
1179284
12/2021-present
Physician Assistant Licensure
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
MPA.4244 PA
05/2022-present
CSA Registration
52-04244
05/2022-present
DEA Registration
MC7250347
03/2022-present
Basic Life Support for Medical Providers
American Heart Association
2018-Present American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Fellow Member
2014-Present South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA) Fellow Member
2019 – 2020 North Charleston, SC
Dream Center Clinic
2015 – 2016 Charleston, SC
Bon Secours St. Francis Emergency Department
2015 – 2016 Charleston, SC
Bon Secours St. Francis Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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