ASHLY D MCDANIEL
**** ****** **** **., ******, GA 31632
727-***-**** ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama December 2018
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia May 2013
Master of Education, Health and Physical Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida May 2011
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
CERTIFICATION
NCCPA Certification: 1160702
Board of Certification: 200*******
Licensure: Georgia, 9141; Georgia, AT001894
American Heart Association: ACLS, PALS, BLS, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration
Credentialing Facilities: SGMC (orthopedic surgery); VOA ASC
PHYSICIAN ASSISANT EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant Certified January 2019- Current
Valdosta Orthopedic Associates– Valdosta, Georgia
Triage patient care in office with walk-in patients and on-field at athletic events
Obtain patient intake to include pertinent past and current medical history, surgical history, social history, medications and current history of present illness
Evaluation and re-evaluation of musculoskeletal and integumentary system injuries and disease, tracking progression and complications
Construct and implement treatment plans for musculoskeletal and integumentary system injury and disease to include patient education
Order respective laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging to aide in diagnosis of musculoskeletal and integumentary system injury and disease, as well as pre-operative clearance.
Perform in-office and on-field procedures to include irrigation and debridement, suturing of lacerations, administration of IV fluids for dehydration and asthma exacerbation care
First-assist in arthroscopic and open orthopedic surgery
Implement proper fracture care to include closed reduction, PQ pinning, ORIF, splinting and casting.
Reduce joint dislocations with and without anesthesia
Supervisor of athletic training outreach program
Physician Assistant Student August 2016- December 2018
University of Alabama at Birmingham- Birmingham, Alabama
Constructed tailored treatment plans based on diagnosis for patients in an out-patient, in-patient and emergent setting founded by evaluation, laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging
Documented thorough clinical notes, pre-surgical evaluation and procedure orders as well as post-surgical evaluation, operative note and discharge orders
Performed bedside wound care to include irrigation and debridement of post- surgical and non-surgical wounds and wound-vac changes
Participated in patient education for various illnesses
Executed proper fracture and joint reductions in addition to splinting and casting
First assisted in general surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery and burn treatment surgery cases at a Level I trauma hospital to include fracture care, cosmetic procedures, arthroplasty of hip and knee, xenografting, skin grafting, and arthroscopic procedures with and without ligamentous repair.
Partook in cases to include ortho-trauma, 3rd degree burns, code stroke, cardiac arrest and psychiatric illness
ATHLETIC TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Athletic Trainer May 2017- December 2018
Champion Sports Medicine- Birmingham, Alabama
●Executed six domains of athletic training as assistant Certified Athletic Trainer at Dora High School
●Developed and implemented rehabilitative protocols for post-surgical, acute and chronic athletic injuries
●Performed administrative duties utilizingATS and Healthy Roster database
●Supervised pre-athletic training students acting as a mentor and providing introductory lessons to healthcare
Assistant to Orthopedic Physician November 2013 –August 2016
Valdosta Orthopedic Associates– Valdosta, Georgia
Obtained history from patients and performed initial evaluation
Executed the six domains of athletic training as the Head Certified Athletic Trainer at Valwood School
Application and removal of cast and splints
Clinical office purchase ordering and inventory
Assisting in the role of a surgical technician during orthopedic surgical cases
Facilitated training of newly hired medical assistants in the practice
Supervised and encouraged proficiency of clinical application skills from undergraduate athletic training students as an Approved Clinical Instructor
Assistant to Orthopedic Physician (Internship) May 2013 –October 2013
Dr. C. Starling –Valdosta, Georgia
Obtained history from patients and performed initial evaluation
Injection preparation
Scheduling of diagnostic imaging and surgeries
Application and removal of cast and splints
Staple and suture removal
Demonstrated home exercises for conservative treatment of orthopedic injuries
Administrative duties and patient charting in AllMeds and MircoMD databases
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer July 2011 –June 2013
Valdosta State University – Valdosta, Georgia
●Executed six domains of athletic training as primary Certified Athletic Trainer; soccer, volleyball, and men's and women's tennis
●Developed and implemented rehabilitative protocols (post-surgical, acute and chronic athletic injuries) and testing (Biodex)
●Performed administrative duties (utilized SportsWare database, assisted in processing insurance claims, drug testing)
●Facilitated classroom learning through instruction and laboratory sessions with educators in athletic training, and strength and conditioning
●Supervised and encouraged proficiency of clinical application skills from undergraduate athletic training students as an Approved Clinical Instructor
Athletic Training Student August 2009 – May 2011
University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
●Employed therapeutic modalities (Hivamat, NormaTec, Deep Muscle Stimulator)
●Supervised by approved clinical instructor for the following sports: football, swimming & diving, Newberry High School spring athletics, and Santa Fe High School spring athletics
●Performed administrative duties (Sports Injury Management Software database, inventory, medical chart filing, documenting medical dictations)
●Assisted with rehabilitation program design and implementation (MedX, Biodex)
●Successfully completed summer internships with Lemerand Center Administration and Football Athletics
INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assistant July 2011 –June 2013
Valdosta State University – Valdosta, Georgia
●Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities for students
●Developed schemes of work and lesson plans for students’ activities
●Provided a variety of learning materials and resources in student laboratories
●Maintained accurate and complete records of students' progress and development