Physician Assistant Medical

YAMI GRISHAM **** Cherry Ridge Dr. Frisco

Physician Assistant, PA-C Yojashi05Gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient at obtaining comprehensive histories, performing physical examinations, and designing treatments that follow medical protocol.

Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.

Demonstrates organization, professionalism, and dependability in the workplace

Displays a patient focused and team-worker attitude.

Outstanding bedside manner, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Knowledgeable and sensitive to various cultures/communities.

Committed to maintaining a lifelong learning attitude towards current and new techniques, technologies, and medical topics.

EDUCATION

MS, Physician Assistant Studies, University of North Texas Health Science Center (September 2009- May 2013), Fort Worth, TX

BS, Biology, Cum Laude, University of Texas at Dallas (May 1998-May 2000), Richardson, TX

Science Studies, Collin County Community College (June 1996-May 1998), Plano, TX

Medical Studies, Universidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado (June 1993-May 1996), Barquisimeto, Venezuela

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSURE

NCCPA, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Texas Medical Board/Physician Assistant Board

DEA and Texas DPS, Controlled Substance Registration

AAPA, American Academy of Physician Assistants

TAPA, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants

PAOS, Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Current

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Current

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COVID-19 MEDICAL TASK FORCE, Rapid Response Physician Assistant, (NY, GA),

April 2020-May 2020

Emergency medical provider for field hospital. Responsible for assisting local hospitals with overflow of COVID-19 patients. Independently and as team treated medically stable infected patients and assisted in their transition back to the community.

Responsible for all aspects of patient care as well as extensive education about their condition.

MCP Hospital, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, April 2017-present

Work independently and in collaboration with supervising physicians and other members of the healthcare team in providing effective postoperative care for patients.

Efficiently diagnose and treat common orthopedic illnesses and complicated acute and chronic orthopedic problems involving patients with long history of infections, joint dislocations, surgery failure, non-compliance, and musculoskeletal malignancies.

Provide exceptional care showcased through patient satisfaction scores consistently high.

Educate, counsel, and assist patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.

Care Now, Urgent Care Physician Assistant, (PRN position weekends), March 2016-April 2017

Efficiently diagnosed and treated common illnesses in an acute care setting.

Performed minor surgical in office procedures.

Ability to interpret radiology data, labs, and other diagnostic procedures.

Independently develop treatment plans and monitor effectiveness.

North Texas Orthopedic & Spine, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, January 2014 – April 2017

Responsible for independently evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new, follow up, pre- and post-operative patients in clinic settings.

Establish and evaluate protocols for clinical practice.

Independent in clinic with joint injections and aspirations.

First assist surgeon with various orthopedic procedures.

Crescent Family Clinic, Physician Assistant Family Medicine, August 2013-December 2013

Primary care provider in a fast-paced family clinic with a diverse multicultural environment.

Responsible for all aspects of patient care: obtaining detailed histories, performing appropriate physical examinations, diagnosing, and developing, independently, treatment plans which could include prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of labs and diagnostic studies as well as in-office minor surgical procedures.

Provided patient continuity of care, including referral to specialists and discharge planning.

Proficiently diagnosed and treated common urgent care problems.

Independent management of chronic medical illnesses.

Performed school’s sport physicals and DOT’s.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduate School

UNT HSC - Dallas Woman’s Club Scholarship, for academic performance

REFERENCES

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