Physician Assistant Mental Health

Henna Habib

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EDUCATION

Master of Physician Assistant Studies August 2015-July 2017

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

NCCPA Board Certified August 2017

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology August 2011 – May 2015

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

GPA 3.6

EMPLOYMENT

Gaertner Psychiatric, PC. Fredericksburg, VA (05/15/2019 to Present)

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Excellent work knowledge of behavioral medicine and treatment for mental health conditions, and the ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments.

Develop appropriate management/treatment plans, and monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications

Collaborate closely with treatment team, including clinical staff, external resources, such as school or community personnel, to appropriately coordinate client care services.

Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Family Behavioral Services Hyattsville, MD (01/03/19 to 02/14/19)

Locum Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Utilized previously acquired knowledge, experience, and skills in the diagnosis of a broad range of psychiatric cases.

Administer treatments, including injectable psychotropics, for mentally ill patients with varying natures and degrees of mental disorders in an outpatient setting.

Monitored patient’s prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications’ effectiveness and side effects.

Developed clinical interviewing skills to facilitate a therapeutic relationship with clients including individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults.

TEAMCare Behavioral Health LLC Lancaster, PA (10/16/17 to 11/13/18)

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Performed an initial, 60-minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation in patients ranging from age three to seventy-five.

Completed 15-minute medication checks, and provided appropriate follow up treatment plans and medication management.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and reviewed results with patients to discuss treatment plan.

Referred patients for wrap around services, such as Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services, Community Based Outpatient Therapy, and Intensive Outpatient Programs.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Surgery Ohio Valley Medical Center (04/17/17 to 05/19/17)

Wheeling, WV

Directly participated in pre-op/post-op history and physicals and intraoperative care. First assisted in a variety of surgeries including modified radical mastectomy, breast biopsy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal, ventral, and umbilical hernia repair, port placement and removal, exploratory laparotomy, abscess incision and drainage, bunionectomy, thyroidectomy, knee/shoulder arthroscopy, femur gamma nail placement and total hip arthroplasty.

Pediatrics Rahim Pediatrics (03/13/17 to 04/14/17)

Panama City, FL

Participated in the evaluation and treatment of patients at a high-volume out-patient practice, ranging from age 5 days to 18 years old.

Performed well child and adolescent exams, sick visit assessments, provided anticipatory guidance to parents, reviewed vaccination histories, and interpreted laboratory results.

Internal Medicine Mohamed K. Kassem, MD (02/6/17 to 03/10/17)

Panama City, FL

Experienced in the management and re-evaluation of chronic medical illness such as, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart failure, obesity, chronic pain syndromes, thyroid disease, and vitamin deficiencies.

Performed routine gynecological screenings including Papanicolaou cytology smears, pelvic, and breast exams.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and images, and reviewed results with patients to discuss treatment plan

Family Practice Franktown Community Health Center (01/02/17 to 02/03/17) Franktown, VA

Created appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications

Provided pain management to chronic pain patients and addiction control to opiate dependent addicts, by evaluating pain progress.

Obtained and documented medical histories, completed oriented physical exams, ordered and performed diagnostic and minor, in-office procedures

Cardiology Heart Center of North Texas (10/31/16 to 12/09/16)

Weatherford, TX

Obtained, documented detailed medical history on EMR, and performed appropriate physical assessment in patients with suspected cardiac ailments

Participated in the evaluation, treatment, and progress of patients with a wide variety of acquired heart disease, CHF, arrhythmias, and initial consults

Conducted diagnostic interpretation of EKG's, exercise stress testing, and echocardiograms alongside physician

Psychiatry Prescriptions for Enlightening Paths, Inc. (09/26/16 to 10/28/16)

Camp Hill, PA

Directed psychiatric evaluations and medication management of chronically, mentally ill patients alongside supervising physician

Conducted psychiatric evaluations and initiated treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Provided brief and supportive, evidence-based psychotherapy

Women’s Health Women’s Health Specialists of Yuma (08/22/16 to 09/23/16)

Yuma, AZ

Provided direct patient care in a variety of settings including outpatient office, labor and delivery unit, and operating room.

Performed breast and pelvic exams, fetal heart tones, fundal height measurements, pap smear and culture collection

Aided in colposcopy and biopsy collection, attended and first assisted in gynecological surgeries including cesarean sections, LEEP, endometrial ablation, tubal ligation, and hysterectomy.

Emergency Medicine Canonsburg General Hospital (07/11/16 to 08/12/16)

Canonsburg, PA

Assisted in the evaluation and management of a wide variety of medical conditions in both the fast-track area and main ED.

Refined personal skills in history taking, physical exam, diagnostic test ordering, interpretation, and documented on electronic medical records

Assisted and performed a variety of procedures including suturing and stapling, dental blocks, wound care, and splinting

Urgent Care Pocono Urgent Care (06/06/16 to 07/08/16)

East Stroudsburg, PA

Diagnosed and treated common urgent care problems including URI's, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, asthma exacerbations, UTI's, otitis media and externa, conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, migraines, gastroenteritis, fractures/dislocations, and allergic reactions

Performed procedures such as I and D's, splint application, closure of wounds via sutures, staples and Dermabond; wound and skin care, injections, ear irrigation, and eye examination using fluorescein and Woods light

Interpreted in-office x-ray alongside supervising physician

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

August 2015-Present, Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

August 2015-Present, American Academy of Physician Assistants

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

NCCPA Board Certified (08/2017 to 08/2027)

Virginia State License (Expiration Date: 08/31/2021)

Maryland State License (Expiration Date: 06/30/2021)

Pennsylvania State Medical License (Expiration Date: 12/31/2020)

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