CURRICULUM VITAE

CHEMEKA D. WATSON Cell: 404-***-****

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Atlanta, GA 30331

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Coordinate outpatient parental antibiotic therapy for patients transitioning from the inpatient to outpatient setting

Train students in delivery of medical care to include decision making and patient care skills

Assumed responsibility and implementation of the entire Infection Control program for Correctional Medical Associates

Managed multiple database systems to track all communicable disease within a facility of over 2,000 patients and supervised the infection control team

Implemented educational programs to keep staff current of rapid changes within Infection Control issues

Developed infectious disease policies, procedures and guidelines for all employees within the Fulton County Jail system

Trained staff on safety in delivery of medical care as related to emergencies and infection control

Developed standardized training activities to ensure consistency in infection control

Conducted ongoing analyses to evaluate the efficiency, quality, and productivity of patient care

Delivered presentations on infection control and communicable disease processes to various local and county entities

Maintained ongoing communication with federal, state, and county health officials as related to Infection Control

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Manage and coordinate treatment plans for acute and chronic disease processes

Coordinate care for patients diagnosed and currently under treatment for communicable diseases in the inpatient setting

Delivered emergent care in urgent care facility

Provide patient education and health risk assessments

Performed multiple procedures to include suturing, soft/hard casting, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, injections, ACLS/BCLS, and gynecological exams

EMPLOYMENT

Emory Healthcare

Physician Assistant, PA-C 2010 – Present

QTC Medical

Physician Assistant, PA-C 2013 –2019

LHI Medical

Physician Assistant, PA-C 2009 – 2018

Correctional Medical Associates, Atlanta, GA

Communicable Disease Coordinator 2008 – 2010

Physician Assistant, PA-C 2007 – 2010

CHEMEKA WATSON, PA-C, BS, MS Cell: 404-***-****

EDUCATION

Masters of Science, Physician Assistant 2007

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Project: Illegible Medical Documentation

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy 2005

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

PRESENTATIONS

Watson, C (2017-present) Common ID

Emory School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA

Watson, C (2016) Infectious Disease & You

Women’s Group, Columbus, GA

Watson, C (2013) Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis

Emory Physician Assistant Program, Atlanta, GA

Watson, C (2010) Ehrlichiosis

EUHM House Staff Conference, Atlanta, GA

Watson, C (2009) Diabetes & You

Atlanta Cultural Arts Summer Youth Program, Atlanta, GA

Watson, C (2006) Customer Service in Healthcare

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Physician Assistant

BLS Certified

ORGANIZATIONS

Be Proactive Foundation, Atlanta, GA 2012 - 2014

Choices Program, Atlanta, GA 2012 -2014

Ladies of Class (L.O.C.), Columbus, GA 2001 - 2015

Mentored at-risk high school girls on study skills, life skills, and on obtaining college success

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Microsoft Office, Internet, PC proficient. Strong organizational and project-management skills. Analytical and decisive.

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