Physician Assistant Mental Health
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SHARON L. PUGH, MPAS, M.A., PA-C
**** ******* ****** ~ WOODSTOCK, MD. 21163
CELL: 443-***-**** E-MAIL: ********@*****.***
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
•Maryland University of Integrative Health- Master’s degree, Health & Wellness Coaching
•University of Texas Rio Grande Valley- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (clinical and research Master’s bridge program)
•AACC- Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate, Physician Assistant Studies (Recognitions- President’s Leadership Award)
•Florida State University- B.S. Communications
NCCPA Board certification- recertified in 2017; Maryland PA license, CDS/DEA license; CPR/BLS- Health Care Provider
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor/ lecturer, Academic Advisor and Academic Coordinator AACC/UMB PA Program (2014-2106)
Satellite Clinic Co-Investigator for HIV Direct Observation Therapy study (DAART) in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Moore Clinic and CDC (2002-2004)
Clinical and research support for schizophrenia studies; Research and writing for a book on gluten intolerance/ sensitivity in neuropsychiatric illness in collaboration with psychiatrist and PharmD. – Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (July 2018- present, part time) Mental health clinical and research PA ~ Patient assessment/ treatment/management for outpatient psychiatry clinic and outpatient/inpatient clinical trials in schizophrenia research. Assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria, history and physical examinations, reviewing EKG’s and laboratory data, diagnosis and management of outpatient psychiatric patients, collaboration with treatment team/ therapists for SCID evaluations and ongoing care, peripheral venous access (phlebotomy and IV insertion), maintaining clinical trial protocol for handling of specimens (centrifuge/ ultrafiltration, pipetting, cryopreservation). Interpretation of pharmacogenomics test results. Nutrition education and wellness coaching for patients with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders
ExpressCare Urgent Care Center (December 2015- May 2020) Acute care PA ~Urgent care medicine, including management of acute general medical and orthopedic conditions, x-ray and EKG interpretation, laceration repair, abscess I & D, wound care and sports physicals.
Mandala Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic (September 2016- June 2018) Lead PA & Administrative Supervisor. Outpatient mental health medication management/ treatment; promotion of wellness services. Interpretation of pharmacogenomic test results. Oversight of PA scheduling. Developed the EHR design/content (psychiatric ROS/ physical & mental exam) for practice. Clinical supervision of medical assistant staff.
Cerner Corporation Clinic- Live Casino (December 2015-January2017, PRN)
Occupational medicine/ family medicine PA ~ Acute care medicine and wellness coaching for casino employees and their families
AACC/UMB Physician Assistant Program (August 2014- September 2016) Academic Coordinator; Associate Professor/Instructor ~ Clinical Medicine/ Clinical Medicine lab. Course assistant/coordinator for Psychiatry and Applied Medical Sciences. Academic/ Student advising and coaching. Curriculum development and PowerPoint lecture presentations (nephrology, gynecology, hematology, rheumatology, primary care medicine, laboratory medicine and antibiotics pharmacology)
All Care Urgent Care and Wellness Center (07/13- 10/14) Acute care PA ~ urgent care, procedures and primary care for pediatric and adult/geriatric patient population. Patient education. Pre-employment, sports clearance, DOT and Pre-op physical examinations.
Good Samaritan Emergency Department/ Team Health (08/09 – 12/25/2013, full time; 06/01- 11/03, PRN) Emergency Medicine PA~ Fast track, intermediate care, medical triage/screening and main side ED. Facilitating admissions to Medical, ICU, CCU and surgical services.
Dr. John Middleton Family Practice (11/07 - 07/09, PRN) Family Practice PA ~ Outpatient adult and pediatric primary care, psychiatry and gynecology. Patient education and creation of access to medications program for low income/ underinsured patients.
University of Maryland Family Medicine/ Walter P. Carter Center (10/04 - 07/09)
Somatic Medicine PA ~ contracted to Walter P. Carter Center Department of Somatic Medicine to provide primary care and internal medicine services for hospitalized private and forensic psychiatric and /or substance abuse patients. Participated in team treatment planning with psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nursing and social workers. Administrative duties included compiling/reporting of quality improvement data and peer review, infection control committee, laboratory contract committee and mock code blue team member.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (11/02- 01/10) PRN Internal Medicine/ Hospitalist PA ~ Inpatient rounds, admissions, transfers and discharges; Medical management of hospitalized patients in collaboration with attending physician(s); Patient education, admission and discharge summaries.
Bon Secours New Hope Treatment Center (02/99 - 12/04)
Primary Care, Internal Medicine, HIV and Substance Abuse Treatment PA ~ Sole on-site provider and health educator for a busy primary care/ HIV practice set within a methadone maintenance facility. Management of acute and chronic outpatient medical and psychiatric conditions for a diverse and challenging indigent substance-dependent population and dual diagnosis patients. PA student preceptor. Co-Investigator – Collaborative CDC/ JHH Moore Clinic DAART study. Created/delivered in-service teaching presentations (substance abuse, infectious diseases, and dual mental diagnoses).
Bon Secours Family Care Center / Hospital (08/98 - 06/01)
Internal Medicine PA ~ Clinic and hospital management of chronic medical conditions in a largely geriatric, indigent population. Assisted supervising physician with hospital rounds, admissions, discharges, transfers and dictations. PRN occupational medicine exams for new employees.
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