Physician Assistant Medical

LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, APP

LaTondra D Stillwell-Barker

Advanced Practice Provider ( APP )

Physician Assistant

Doctorate of Medical Science

DMSc- candidate, MPAS, PA-C

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CAREER SUMMARY

Advanced practice provider ( APP ). Seasoned physician assistant with over 20 years of broad experience. Currently a DMSc doctoral candidate completing January 2021. Always curious and looking to learn more with the goal to improve by expanding in positions providing quality, compassion, understanding of all levels, while promoting patient advocacy. STATEMENT

Experienced solid 25 years as a Professional Advanced Practice Medical Provider, Physician Assistant in Sleep Medicine,Interventional Radiology, Primary Care, Women’s Wellness, Family Practice and Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and Minor Surgical Procedures,

● Energetic, Enthusiastic,

● Pleasant Team Player,

● Matriculate Revenue Growth,

● Self Motivated,

● Goal Oriented

● Professional Polished Bedside Skills and Manners

● Numerous EMR Systems and Computer Proficient, Excellent Communication,

● Leadership, Supervisory and Esteemed Organizational Skills,

● Excellent Attention to Details.

● Adaptable to a variety of environments, including fast paced and stressful conditions. QUALIFICATIONS

● Certified Physician Assistant with HONOREE GOLD SEAL 1995

● Experienced Advanced Practice Provider in Sleep Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Primary Care, Family Practice, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine

● Telemedicine, Telehealth

● High performance Scores with NCCPA and all Re-Certification Board Exams

● FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner

● Matriculates Quarterly Professional Bonuses and Revenue Growth

● Excellent Supervisory, Management and Team Leadership Skills, Medical Coding Skills, EMR Computer Skills, Building Patient Rapport, and Effective Team Player

● Able to communicate and maintain Professional Rapport on all levels

● Esteemed Time Management Skills

LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, APP

EDUCATION

Currently in Progress: UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG, LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Physician Assistant, DOCTORATE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 1/2020 -1/2021 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Physician Assistant, MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES, 12/2003 The Master’s Program is a very intensive and comprehensive course consisting of didactic, research, clinical experiences.

ALDERSON-BROADDUS UNIVERSITY, PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA Physician Assistant, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCE,05/1995 This is a very intensive and comprehensive four-year Physician Assistant program with a very similar curriculum to the Physician education model. The four-year course consists of didactic coursework, clinical and surgical experiences.

Supervised Clinical-Surgical Rotations were completed in areas including:

● Internal Medicine, both Hospital and Ambulatory care,

● General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics Surgery, Plastic Surgery,

● Emergency Medicine

Advanced Medical and Surgical Preceptorships:

● Family Practice, Urgent Care, OB-GYN,

● Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology,

● Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and

● Hepatology

DEKALB PERIMETER COLLEGE, CLARKSTON, GA

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN PRE-MEDICINE, PRE-PHARMACY, PRE-DENTISTRY,06/1991

Associate's Degree Program for Pre-Med, Pre Pharmacy and Pre-Dental PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC July 2018- present Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Sleep Medicine. Clinical and Telehealth, Telemedicine.This is a very busy, independent and team approach, evidence based practice. Ages 5 - Geriatrics. Including military families. Independently managed Outpatient Consults, Sleep Hygiene, Insomnia, Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy, RLS, Parasomnias, Nightmares, Nocturnal Hypoxemia, CSA, Mixed OSA, OSA w/OAT, CPAP, APAP, BiPAP. Telemedicine and Telehealth clinical practice.

LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, APP

Carle Foundation Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Urbana, IL August 2016-June 2018 Carle Foundation Hospital APP Board Member and

Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Interventional Radiology. This is a very busy, independent and team approach, evidence based practice. Inpatient Hospital and Clinical Outpatient Consults, Inpatient Hospital Rounding, Inpatient Hospital and Clinical Outpatient Follow ups, High-level patient care including procedures and troubleshooting: Tunneled and Nontunneled Catheter removal, Chest Tube Removal, Nephrostomy Tube Removal, Drain removal, Gastrostomy-Jejunostomy Tube Removal, Sclerotherapy, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis Georgia Medical Associates Snellville, GA August 2010- August 2016 Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Primary Care. This is a very busy, fast paced Comprehensive Internal Medicine practice which includes minor office procedures, women wellness, men wellness, weight management, allergy testing / injections, and urgent care. Consistently, maintained Outstanding Job Performance recognitions. Confidently, performed complete history and physicals, assessments, prescription and treatment plans, labs, x-rays, office procedures, referrals, consults, teach and train medical personnel. Patient Advocacy. CareHere Clinics, LLC Monroe, GA January 2010- June 2015 Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Primary Care. This is a very busy, fast paced Comprehensive Internal / Family Medicine practice which includes minor office procedures, women wellness, men wellness, weight management, DOT medical exams and urgent care. Consistently, maintained Outstanding Job Performance recognitions. Confidently, performed complete history and physicals, assessments, prescription and treatment plans, labs, x-rays, office sterile procedures, sutures, phlebotomy, referrals, consults, teach and train medical personnel.

Georgia Internal Medicine Care. Lithonia, GA October 2001 – August 2010 Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Primary Care. Clinical Research. This is a very busy, fast paced Comprehensive Internal Medicine practice which includes women wellness, men wellness, weight management, clinical research inclusion/exclusions and urgent care. Obtained Employee of the Year Awards. Confidently performed complete history and physicals, assessments, prescription and treatment plans, labs, x-rays, minor office procedures, vaccines, referrals, consults, teach and train medical personnel. Patient Advocacy. Hepatology Fellowship

Atlanta, GA October 2000- October 2001

Physician Assistant

LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, APP

American Academy of Physician Assistants. Comprehensive Specialized Hepatology patient care with focus on Hepatitis C. Clinical Coordinator and Educator of clinical research trials. On Call Health Services. Decatur, GA October 1998 – October 2000 Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Primary Care. Family Practice.Urgent Care. Confidently executed comprehensive patient care, newborn through geriatric. Urgent Care, labs, x-rays, EKGs, office procedures, counseling, minor surgical procedures, suturing, vaccines, referrals, supervising, training medical personnel. Patient Advocacy. Stedman-Wade Family Medicine, Wade, NC May 1995- October 1998 Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider

Primary Care. Family Practice.Urgent Care.Confidently executed comprehensive in/outpatient care, newborn through geriatric. Urgent Care, labs, x-rays, EKGs, minor surgical procedures, suturing, ortho splinting, ortho casting, vaccines counseling, referrals, supervising, training medical personnel. Patient Advocacy. Pharmaceutical Sales. Atlanta, GA January 1988- July 1991 Lead Pharmacy Technician Very busy Pharmaceutical Sales, handled all aspects of medical prescriptive orders, sales, patient care counseling, supervising personnel. Patient Advocacy.

LICENSURE

Physician Assistant

● Clean License State of NC Medical Board 1995 - 1998 and 2018- present

● Clean License State of GA Medical Board 1998 - present

● Clean License State of FL Medical Board 2018- present

● Clean License State of IL Medical Board 2016 - 2018

● Eligible for additional State licensure

● Clean DEA License

SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATIONS

Physician Assistant

● NCCPA Board Certified 1995; Re Certifications: 2002, 2008, 2014-2024

● NCCPA Honorary Gold Seal in Primary Care

● AHA ACLS

● AHA BCLS

● FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner, certified 2014-2024

LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, APP

PROFESSIONAL

● American Academy of Sleep Medicine

● Advanced Practice Provider Council Member-Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

● NCCPA

● NCAPA

● AAPA

● GAPA

● FAPA and FMA

● IAPA

● NHSC

● SIR

● Hu C. Meyers Society of Physician Assistants

INITIATIVES

● Employee of the Year Awards

● Outstanding Job Performance recognitions

● Outreach Sports and Back to School Physical Exams for Underserved Kids

● Public Speaking with School Age Kids to Promote Health Science Careers

● CME conferences

● Author and Publisher: Sleep Apnea: The Basics

● Author and Publisher: Sleep Apnea and the DOT Driver, How to Beat the System

● New Pocaster: Tell Me All About It.

● New Pocaster: Sleep Better Solutions

RECREATIONS

Enjoy Reading, Water Sports, Horseback Riding, Mentoring, Biking, Hiking, Traveling, Movies, Cooking, Walking along the Beach, Creating Decor

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