Robert “Ret” Ellis Taylor III

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EDUCATION

Charleston Southern University, School of Graduate Studies December 2019 Masters of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies Thesis: Watchful Waiting to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in pediatric cases of Acute Otitis Media College of Charleston, School of Sciences and Mathematics May 2015 Bachelors of Arts, Biology Cum Laude

Honors: Dean’s List – Fall 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2015 LICENSES & MEMBERSHIPS

South Carolina State Physician Assistant License, pending Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Expires 12/2029 American Heart Association – BLS Provider, Expires 12/2020 American Heart Association – ACLS Provider, Expires 12/2020 American Heart Association – PALS Provider, Expires 12/2020 Member of the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA) Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) CLINICAL EXPERIENCE January 2019 – December 2019

Emergency Medicine, Trident Hospital North Charleston, SC Maegan Bowers, PA-C

- Conferred with preceptor to establish a diagnostic approach to the patient’s complaint.

- Interpreted laboratory and radiograph results to establish diagnoses.

- Assisted in suturing, splinting, wound management, establishing IV access, and venipuncture. Family Medicine, Palmetto Primary Care Charleston, SC Ben Moreland, PA-C

- Provided efficient and effective care for patients of all ages.

- Recorded patient history, exams, and prescriptions with electronic medical records software. Endocrinology Elective, Palmetto Endocrinology Summerville, SC Joseph Mathews, MD

- Aided preceptor to interpret laboratory results in order to establish diagnoses and implement treatment plans.

- Assisted with thyroid ultrasounds and documented pertinent patient histories and physical exam findings. Psychiatry, Sunset Psychiatry Charleston, SC

Khoa Vo, MD

- Aided preceptor with outpatient psychiatric interviews and documented patient histories.

- Collaborated with psychiatric team to formulate appropriate treatment plans. Pediatrics, McLeod Regional Health Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Florence, SC Thomas Bannister, MD & Carl Chelen, MD

- Administered pediatric inpatient management.

- Performed newborn evaluations and physical exams.

- Assisted preceptors with inpatient rounding.

Women’s Health, Lowcountry Women’s Specialty Summerville, SC Bo Reeves, MD

- Provided gynecologic and pre-and postnatal care.

- Implemented appropriate contraceptive and infertility therapy.

- Assisted with laparoscopic hysterectomies, bladder slings, and cesarean sections. Internal Medicine, Roper Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit Charleston, SC Susan Cutter, PA-C

- Performed and documented complete history and physical exams.

- Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic labs and testing.

- Collaborated with preceptor to establish diagnoses and implement treatment plans. Surgery, Roper Physician Partners Colorectal Surgery Charleston, SC Chad Robinson, PA-C

- Managed post-operative inpatient treatment.

- Assisted in a variety of colorectal surgeries including colectomies, ostomy reversals, and hemorrhoidectomies.

- Aided preceptor with post-operative consultations and rounding. Orthopedic Surgery Elective, Roper Physician Partners Orthopaedics Charleston, SC Kelly Kruse, PA-C & John Graham, MD

- Assisted in a variety of orthopedic surgeries including knee arthroscopies, ACL repairs, and rotator cuff repairs.

- Collaborated with preceptor to establish diagnoses and implement treatment plans.

- Interpreted radiographic images.

- Performed knee and shoulder injections.

Patient Care Technician – Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) April 2016 – December 2017

- Provided patient care such as bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and ambulating to patients on a Med-Surg Specialty Step-Down Unit.

- Worked closely with RNs to monitor daily status changes in patients, including vital signs, mood and behavioral states, and skin integrity.

- Implemented ordered care plans for each patient, such as restorative feeding and restorative ambulation protocols.

- Prepared lab samples through venipuncture and acquired electrocardiograms. Medical Scribe – Trident Hospital Emergency Department May 2015- March 2016

- Worked in conjunction with physicians and other allied health professionals in a busy, fast-paced work environment.

- Used medical terminology when documenting the physician-patient interaction and recorded patient’s history and chief complaints in a thorough and timely manner.

- Operated electronic medical record efficiently and ensured patient’s past medical history and current medications are up to date and documented.

REFERENCES

Sara Dungan, PA-C 808-***-**** adfx2t@r.postjobfree.com Kelly Kruse, PA-C 843-***-**** adfx2t@r.postjobfree.com Scott Hayes, MD 843-***-**** adfx2t@r.postjobfree.com

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