Physician Assistant Medical
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San Antonio, TX 78249
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Focused on delivering exceptional care to every patient as a skilled Physician Assistant. Able to collect histories, conduct examinations and interpret lab results to understand each patient's underlying conditions. Experienced in educating patients, prescribing medications and assisting with procedures.
EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant
Porter Medical Associates, San Antonio, TX, Feb 2020 Current
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for all types of patients.
• Collected medical history information from the patients.
• Examined each patient to gather additional information about their current symptoms and physical conditions.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age & specific needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain optimum levels of health.
• Monitors the effectiveness of treatments.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. Physician Assistant
Advanced Clinicians Wound Care Consultants, San Antonio, TX, Jul 2017 Jan 2020
• Provision of hands-on care to patients in various hospitals, skilled nursing facilities in the San Antonio area
• Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods able to be safely completed in the place of patient visit and all associated procedures to complete the debridement.
• Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
• Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes but is not limited to labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics.
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same.
• Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for patients with Diabetes
• Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds. Physician Assistant, Trainer, Float
RediClinic, San Antonio, TX, May 2017 Jul 2017
• Operational responsibilities including provider chart reviews, clinical audits, new hire training
• Responsible for 5 clinics in San Antonio and Kyle in performing duties listed below Physician Assistant
RediClinic, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2013 May 2017
• Provide care consistent with licensure and/or certification Diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions.
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases
• Orders and interprets diagnostic lab work, x-rays, EKG
• Prescribes medications and other modalities of treatment as needed to treat those conditions listed above
• Counsels patients on various disease conditions they may be treating to ensure that the patient is educated to their disease process, treatment, and expected outcomes
• Works as an integral part of a comprehensive and collaborative team in order to provide quality evidenced-based care to our patients
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
Physician Assistant
University Health System Northwest Family Health Clinic, San Antonio, TX, Nov 2012 Nov 2013
• Focused on acute/urgent/primary care management ranging in variety of specialties in patients of all ages.
• Specialties varied from simple sore throats, cuts, laceration repair to hypertensive urgencies, abdominal pain and diabetic emergencies, asthma/COPD exacerbations, STD teaching/treatment, female exams, allergic reactions, splinting for fractures/sprains etc. Physician Assistant
University Health System Express Med Clinic, San Antonio, TX, Nov 2011 Nov 2012
• Focused on acute/urgent/primary care management ranging in variety of specialties in patients of all ages
• Specialties varied from simple sore throats, cuts, laceration repair to hypertensive urgencies, abdominal pain and diabetic emergencies, asthma/COPD exacerbations, STD teaching/treatment, female exams, allergic reactions, splinting for fractures/sprains etc. Physician Assistant
RediClinic, San Antonio, TX, Jan 2011 Nov 2011
• Provide care consistent with licensure and/or certification Diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and other chronic medical conditions.
• Treat acute conditions such as minor injuries and other acute medical conditions such as infections or exacerbations of chronic diseases
• Orders and interprets diagnostic lab work, x-rays, EKG
• Prescribes medications and other modalities of treatment as needed to treat those conditions listed above
• Counsels patients on various disease conditions they may be treating to ensure that the patient is educated to their disease process, treatment, and expected outcomes
• Works as an integral part of a comprehensive and collaborative team in order to provide quality evidenced-based care to our patients
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX, graduated November 2010 Bachelor of Science, Molecular Genetic Technology
The University of Texas MDACC Houston, TX, graduated July 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Biology
The University of Texas Austin, TX, graduated November 2002 LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Medical Board – Physician Assistant License
#PA07152, expires 2/28/2022
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) ID#1096149, expires 12/31/2026
The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through June 2021
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