Physician Assistant

April Ridenhour, M.M.S. PA-C

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a physician assistant helping serve the community to provide quality health care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant: Tidewater Neurology – Mount Pleasant, SC March 2019-Present

Average patients seen per shift: 15-20

Conduct history and physical exams

Order and interpret appropriate lab tests and imaging

Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments

Ensure optimal patient care

Manage acute and chronic illness relating to migraines, headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, seizures, dementias, Huntington’s, myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, syncope, movement disorders, stroke, sleep disorders, and varying psychiatric disorders

Collaborate with other medical professionals

Administer Botox injections for chronic migraines

Educate patients and family members on lifestyle changes, disease processes and management, and medical care

Document patients’ visits in their charts using EMR

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: Family Medical Transport – Charleston, SC May 2015 – December 2016

Average patients seen per shift: 12

Provided efficient and immediate care to critically ill and injured patients while monitoring patient’s vital signs, treatments, and conditions

Assessed patients to determine appropriate course of treatment and transport to appropriate facility

Responded appropriately and maintained calmness during stressful situations

Communicated and worked as a team with other medical staff and bystanders

Clinical Staff: Rothman Institute – Philadelphia, PA June 2014 – August 2014

Average patients seen per shift: 30

Monitored patients in physical therapy

Shadowed and observed multiple orthopedic physician assistants and orthopedic surgeons in various orthopedic specialties

Helped sign patients up and prepare for surgery

EDUCATION

Master of Medical Science, PA Medicine December 2018

North Greenville University, Greer, SC

Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition May 2014

Minor: Chemistry

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Certificate of Emergency Medical Technology May 2015

Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

NCCPA Certification Expires December 2028

North Carolina Physician Assistant License Pending

South Carolina Physician Assistant License Expires December 2021

DEA License Expires April 2022

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider Expires July 2022

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Expires August 2022

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

International Scholar Laureate Program Australia Medicine – Australia

Belize Medical Mission Trip – Belize

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center – Charleston, SC

Lowcountry Food Bank – Charleston, SC

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Association of Neurology Physician Assistants

National Alliance on Mental Health

North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants pending state licensure

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