Physician Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Brandee L Winkler, MPA, PA-C *** E **th st
*******.*******@*****.*** Norfolk, VA, 23504
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of Physician Associate with a practice that will enhance my clinical skills and utilize my diverse medical background.
EDUCATION
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA May 2017
Master of Physician Assistant
Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Charlotte, NC May 2010
Associates in Radiologic Technology
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC May 2006
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Orthopaedic Physician Associate (40+ hours per week) Nov 2022 -present
Provizor Federal Inc, at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA
•Responsible for maintaining independent patient schedule and coordination of patient care
•Examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for patients
•Order and interpret laboratory values, diagnostic tests and x-rays and determine need for referral
•Perform joint and soft tissue aspirations and injections
•Privileged to perform Ultrasound guided injections in the clinic
•Reduction and management of uncomplicated fractures and dislocations, application and removal of casts
•Provide quality care, education and counseling to patients and/or legal guardians
•Oversee staff and organize clinic to improve patient experience and efficiency
•Manage Hand clinic referral portal to help get patients scheduled in a timely fashion
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Associate (40+ hours per week) May/2017 – June/2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health – Virginia Orthopaedic & Spine Specialists, Suffolk, VA
•Responsible for maintaining independent patient schedule and coordination of patient care
•Examine, evaluate, diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for patients
•Order and interpret laboratory values, diagnostic tests and x-rays and determine need for referral
•Perform joint and soft tissue aspirations and injections
•Reduction and management of uncomplicated fractures and dislocations, application and removal of casts
•Perform pre-operative history and physical examinations and athletic participation examinations
•Serve as first assist in surgery including prep and drape of surgical site, suturing and wound closure
•Provide in-patient and outpatient post-operative care; complete daily rounds and orthopedic consultations
•Provide quality care, education and counseling to patients and/or legal guardians
•Oversee staff and organize clinic to improve patient experience and efficiency
•Coordinate Physician Assistant on-call coverage for Surgeons
•Responsible for conducting peer-to-peer reviews with health care insurance physicians
•Accountable for monthly Regulatory Compliance Tracers
•Provide medical staff coverage for sporting events
•Provide on-call patient care and timely responses to patient communication and clinic inquires
Radiologic Technologist (40+ hours per week) 2013-2015
Carolinas Medical Center Main, Charlotte, NC
•Performed all x-ray exams independently in all departments of the hospital. To include ER, portables, fluoroscopy, OR, ERCP suite
•Assessing, evaluating, and testing patients
•Preparing and positioning patients for imaging
•Attending to patient needs during imaging procedures
•Applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices
•Preparing, administering, and documenting activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and institutional policy
•Assisting practitioner with diagnostic imaging studies such as ERCP and Fluoroscopy
•Discuss studies and patient history with radiologist to determine all imaging and history needed for testing was acquired
Radiologic Technologist (40+ hours per week) 2010-2013
Carolinas Medical Center Mercy, Charlotte, NC
•Performed all x-ray exams independently in all departments of the hospital. To include ER, portables, fluoroscopy, OR, ERCP suite
•Assessing, evaluating, and testing patients
•Preparing and positioning patients for imaging
•Attending to patient needs during imaging procedures
•Applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices
•Preparing, administering, and documenting activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and institutional policy
•Assisting practitioner with diagnostic imaging studies such as ERCP and Fluoroscopy
•Discuss studies and patient history with radiologist to determine all imaging and history needed for testing was acquired
CERTIFICATIONS
Physician Assistant Licensure in the state of Virginia May/2017-Present
Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, May/2017-Present Basic Life Support Certified Health Care Provider 2016-Present
Radiologic Technologist (RTR) May/2010-Present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMITTEES
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member 2016-Present
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, Member 2016-Present
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Brandee Winkler, PA-C
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