Physician Assistant

**** ******* ****** ******** *****, VA *****

757-***-**** *******@*****.***

Alicia D. O’Neal-Vaughan PA-C

Objective

Physician Assistant with twelve years of experience in family medicine and urgent care seeks employment that utilizes my skills, experience and desire to provide quality patient- oriented care.

Licences/Certificates

NCCPA board certified

Current Virginia State Physician Assistant License

Current DEA License

Employment Summary

June 2007-present Patient First Battlefield Chesapeake, Virginia

Physician Assistant

Primary care and urgent care provider at a fast- paced medical center from infant to geriatric population. Involved in all aspects of patient care including detailed history, physical examination, and treatment plan. Also responsible for ordering and interpreting laboratory studies, x-ray studies, prescribing medications, performing minor in office medical procedures, and making appropriate referrals.

Applicable Skills

Diagnose and treat common urgent care problems including sinusitis, pneumonia, URIs, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, UTIs, STIs, gastroenteritis, otitis media, fractures/dislocations, abscess, allergic reactions, dermatitis, asthma exacerbations.

Provide primary care for chronic conditions including but not limited to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, non- insulin dependent diabetes, hypothyroidism.

Procedures: I&D, suture and staple closure of wounds, collection of cultures, fluorescein examination, foreign body removal.

Pediatric and adolescent care including school and sports physicals, immunization review.

Women’s health including Papanicolaou examination, breast examination, wet mount and koh prep, contraceptive initiation, and surveillance, and STI screening and treatment

Maintenance of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety

Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment of various socioeconomic backgrounds

Education

2004-2007 Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, Virginia

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Rigorous program included 14 months of didactic training followed by 14 months of clinical rotations.

2000-2004 Virginia State University Petersburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

References available upon request

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