Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Ron Ripple
DMSc, Physician Assistant- Certified
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
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Physician Assistant with 25 years of experience in Primary Care, Geriatric Care, Urgent Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Occupational Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Telemedicine Part time
Adjunct Instructor Barry University
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Physician Assistant-Certified
Minimally Invasive Spine Care - Saint Petersburg, FL
June 2017 to Present
Evaluate and treat patients follow up and new consult History and Physicals of patients who come for Pain Management. Responsive ordering of labs and radiology examinations MRI, CT, Plain films, with discussion of results with the patient. Performing SI Joint, Facet Joint, smaller joint injections, including shoulders, elbow, wrist, hand, digit, knee and ankle. More recently have been doing Telemedicine for most of our follow up visits.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Orthopedic Injury Management - Saint Petersburg, FL
July 2015 to June 2017
Evaluate and treat patients who come for Pain Management. History & Physicals, diagnosis and treatment, Order labs and Radiology MRI, CT, Plain films and discuss results with the patient. Recommend and perform Spine injections to include Epidural Spine, Facet joints and Radiofrequency, SI Joint injections. The physician could do, but preferred to see patients. Management and oversight of the Urine Drug Screen program. Decreasing diversion and abuse rate from 80%-20%.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Florida Medical Pain Management - Saint Petersburg, FL
November 2014 to March 2015
Evaluate and treat new and follow up patients who come for chronic pain treatment, with medication, interventional procedures for spine and axial joints, which would help reduce their pain levels, thus allow them to reduce the amount and strength of medications overall. Circulate and assist in the outpatient surgery center.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Lakeside Occupational Medicine - Largo, FL
November 2011 to November 2014
Urgent Care and Workers Compensation patients, evaluation and treat patients who have been injured while at work. Perform DOT physicals, order and evaluate radiologic exams, lab tests, suture wounds, treat various ailments such as sprains/strains of Cervical, Thoracic and lumbar spine and extremities; abdominal issues, upper respiratory conditions, allergic reactions. Perform Exercise Stress Tests for Firefighter and Police and Flight physicals.
Physician Assistant-Certified
August 2006 to April 2012
Duties include taking trauma call providing initial assessment and preparing for surgery, as well as casting, surgical assisting, varied patient follow up to include hospital rounds pre-op, post-op and office settings. This includes evaluation of injuries and conditions which may warrant ordering of laboratory and radiographic examinations. As needed, prescriptive orders included for inpatient and outpatients. Dictation of discharge summaries consults and notes. Investigator for several research programs through an affiliate company. Member of Allied Health Committee in St Anthony's Hospital.
Medical Student
1st & 2nd Academic year Cupecoy, St Maarten, 3rd /4th Clinical year Blackburn, Lancashire, England
October 2004 to November 2005
Supervisor: Dr. J. MacDowell, Sr. Registrar/Gastroenterology: Attend clinical rotations as 3rd year medical student. Areas of rotations include Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Medicine-Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine. Hematology as an elective. In these respective rotations, have performed history and physical examination, suggested laboratory and radiographic procedures, phlebotomy, ABGs, Venflon placement, assisted in surgical procedures, delivered babies and performed varied gynecological procedures.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Urgent Care Redwood Health Center, University of Utah Health Centers - Salt Lake City, UT
October 2001 to April 2002
Provide care in an Urgent Care setting, to include diagnosis and treatment of various medical and surgical entities seen in patients, including infants through elderly ages. Variety of medical presentations, including more chronic needs as well as emergent care, needing referral to the hospital setting. Care included, but was not limited to acute and subacute illnesses, lacerations, fractures. Cases discussed with the Attending Physician on hand if type of care was in question.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Family Medicine & Urgent Care Exodus Healthcare Network Family Medicine - Magna, UT
September 2001 to April 2002
Provide care in an Urgent Care setting, to include diagnosis and treatment of various medical and surgical entities seen in patients, including infants through elderly ages. Various medical presentations, from chronic to emergent care needing referral to the hospital setting. Care included, but was not limited to acute and subacute illnesses, lacerations, fractures. Cases discussed with the Attending Physician on call for serious cases. Much autonomy allowed.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Iron Horse Orthopedics - Park City, UT
May 2001 to November 2001
Provided orthopedic evaluation for diagnosis & treatment of various medical and orthopedic surgical entities. Spoke with patient's provider and patient regarding care. Cast and splint application; suture placement and removal, in office and surgery settings. First assisting in surgery; this included pre/post-operative notes and orders. This position was temporary coverage for another Physician Assistant.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Primary Care Orem VA Outpatient Clinic - Orem, UT
May 1998 to April 2001
Provide Primary Care for individuals who had served in the Armed Forces, which included diagnosis and treatment of various medical entities, appropriately order consults for specialty treatment, often speaking with those specialists. Much autonomy allowed. Attending would be available by phone for any questions. Ordering and interpreting of laboratory and radiologic studies, and prescribe medication as needed. Additionally, managed the Orem VA Clinic, developed the use of volunteers and students serving as a preceptor, at no cost to the VA. This allowed for more complete staffing of the clinic as well. Managed small group of Veterans for Pain Management in conjunction with Behavior Health within the clinic.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Internal Medicine Nicholas Vianna, MD - Albany, NY November
1996 to November 1998
General Internal Medicine practice, DOT physicals, minor injuries. Performed radiographic procedures. Urgent and routine follow up visits. Part time per diem position.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Avila Emergency Physician PC, Emergency Room St. Clare's Hospital
February 1996 to March 1998
Physician Assistant-Emergency Medicine Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of various medical and surgical entities, ordering of appropriate tests and procedures. Perform both simple and complex laceration repairs, participate in cardiopulmonary codes, splint and reduction of fractures and dislocations. This position was in the main Emergency Department, not Urgent Care. Although much autonomy, cases were discussed with the Attending Physician prior to sending the patient home.
Physician Assistant-Certified
Geriatrics Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center - Albany, NY
June 1994 to May 1996
Geriatrics and Extended Care: History and physicals, daily management of patients on inpatient ward, Sub-Acute Inpatient Medicine and Hospice and Radiation/Chemo Therapy Inpatient. Type of medical problems included but not limited to patients with cancer, for which they received radiation and/or chemotherapy, palliative care, home bound health care respite patients, those also awaiting nursing home placement for debilitation, Alzheimer's dementia, metabolic disorders, post CVA, consult service for appropriateness of care in geriatric extended care setting, i.e.; nursing home, rehabilitation or intermediate medical care, AIDS, diabetes, hypertension. Management, peer review, member of extended care executive council, teleradiography and telemedicine conference
Education
University of Science and Technology, School of Medicine - Florida site for Montserrat campus
Doctorate in Medicine, MS Orthopedics, MBBS (UK), MD (Not Licensed) cum Laude
January 2009 to September 2010
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, St Maarten, DWI, with 3rd year in Blackburn, England May 2002 to June 2006
St Louis University - St. Louis, MO
Bachelors in Medical Sciences/Physician Assistant
May 1992 to August 1994
University of South Florida School of Business - Tampa, FL
Master's in Business-Healthcare
1979 to 1985
Florida Southern College - Lakeland, FL
BS in Biology cum Laude
1975 to 1977
George Washington University - Washington, DC
AS in Radiologic Technology
1973 to 1975
Skills
• Radiographic • Medical Imaging (30+ years) • Casting
• EMR Eclinical • Cerner • EMR Systems (10+ years)
• Management • Billing • Teaching
• Primary Care Experience • Occupational Health Experience • Dementia Care• Alzheimer's Care
• Pain Management • Experience Administering Injections • Hospital Experience
Military Service Branch: Navy Service Country: United States
Rank: E5, Hospital Corpsman, Radiation Safety Officer October 1970 to December 1978
Hospital, Dispensary and Shipboard stations.
Assessing, treating and prescribing of medications for patients within the scope of practice of the Hospital Corpsman. This included performing and interpreting minor laboratory, radiographic and surgical procedures. Shipboard and dispensary and inpatient ward duties. Attended Radiologic Technologist program while on Active Duty obtaining my AS Degree and a BS Degree.
Commendations: Good Conduct Award x 2
Certifications and Licenses Basic Life Support, Acute Cardiac Life Support
Unrestricted State Physician Assistant Medical License
Certified Radiologic Technologist
Assessments
Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Expert September 2019 Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.
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Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Expert May 2019
Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use.
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Additional Information Expertise: Diagnosing and treatment of disease, intraarticular injections, radiographic interpretation. Suturing, fracture reduction and splinting/casting
Additional Skills:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Ability to understand, respect and accommodates patient's preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices.
Ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
Ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients and their families
EMR: E-Clinical, Cerner, Beacon, Advanced MD, Next Gen, Practice Partners, CPRS, Care Cloud
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