Monique Turner, MPA, PA-C

adgzdf@r.postjobfree.com **** Paxton Dr SW

Lilburn, GA 30047

225-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as Physician Assistant to further enhance my clinical skills and utilize my diverse medical background

EDUCATION

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 01/2013 - 05/2015

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, LA 1/2004 - 12/2006

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant (Atlanta Neurosurgical Assoc.-Dekalb Medical Hospital), Decatur, GA 08/2015-09/18

Specialty- Neurosurgery- NOW PART OF EMORY SPECIALTY GROUP

Physician Assistant (Emory Decatur Neurosurgery and Spine), Atlanta, GA 09/2018-Present

Neurosurgery- Licensed Provider authorized to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. Perform medical histories, gather data, physical exams, diagnostic tests and required treatments. See patients in the office, emergency room and hospital setting. Take call during the week and on weekends to maximize patient care. Surgical assistant the physician during operating procedures. Care of critical care patients with various types of injuries. Work in collaboration with many providers including ENT, Hospitalist, Vascular and General surgeons. Counseling of patients and families in regards to acute and long term plan of care.

Certified Surgical Technician, Baton Rouge, LA 05/2006-12/2012

CST- General Surgery (Our Lady of the Lake Hospital) and Neurosurgery (The Neuromedical Center)

Responded to emergency calls of the critically ill and injured, provided efficient medical care. Maintain sterility during procedure. Assist with positioning, prepping, and draping. Passing of instruments to surgeon, maintain homeostasis of fluids lost and assist with closure. Retract open wounds, stapled and prepared and administered dressing to wound.

LA Used Motor Vehicle Commission, Baton Rouge, LA 02/2002-5/2005

Supervisor of 1200 LA dealers and 300 national manufacturers

Scheduled appointments, issued client’s licenses and billing, and monitored continued compliance of LA laws and statutes. Licensed manufacturers and local dealers across Louisiana and other parts of the country.

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2013-Present

Basic Life Support Certified Health Care Provider 2006-Present

Certified Surgical Technician 2006-2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMITTEES

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member 2013-Present

Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants, Member 2016-Present

Eastern Virginia Medical School Mentorship Committee 2013-Present

Associations of Physician Assistants in Oncology 2016-Present

American Associations of Neurological Surgeons 2015-Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

For Kids Nonprofit Assoc.(Homeless Kids and Families) 2014-2016

Outstanding Mature Girls Organization- Board Member 2009-Present

Eastern Virginia Medical School HOPES Clinic 2013-2015

PREVIOUS CLINICAL ROTATIONS

FAMILY MEDICINE 12/15/14—01/30/15

GKM Healthcare Solutions, Roswell, GA

Atlanta Functional Medicine, Alpharetta, GA

Trained in practice fusion EMR. Under supervision of a physician performed venipuncture, intramuscular injections, preventative medicine including reading and interpretating lab results, physical exams, assessment and planning, e-scribing and the management of common illnesses including but not limited to HTN, sleep apnea, asthma, sinusitis, UTI, kidney infxs, diabetes, thyroid, hormonal imbalances, etc.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE 09/15/14-10/24/14

Emergency Physicians of Tidewater, Virginia Beach, VA

Under the direction of a physician, trained in Epic EMR for History, Physical Exams, Laboratory interpretations, Clinical Assessment and Focused Plan. Radiographic Interpretation, Splinting, Emergency Medicine Protocol Usage (intubation), Placement of Peripheral Intravenous Lines, injections, Ultrasonography, Bladder Catheterization and Placement of Nasogastric tube, Performance of incision and drainage, suturing, pelvic exams, slit lamp, and Interpretation of EKG.

INTERNAL MEDICINE 08/1/14-09/12/14

EVMS Infectious Disease, Norfolk, VA

Trained in Epic EMR. Interviewed patient, ordered and interpret laboratory results, monitored patient disease process along with symptoms, side effects based on UptoDate and IDSA guidelines. Under physician supervision prescribed and monitored pharmacological treatment, measure films to monitor disease process. Educated patient, family and nursing personnel regarding certain requirements.

GENERAL SURGERY 06/16/14-07/25/14

Sentara Surgery Specialists, Hampton, VA

Trained in Epic for H&P’s assessments. Under the supervision of the surgeon planned for the diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care of surgical, pre operative, inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic patients. Trained as a first assist in surgical procedures, bladder catheterizations, Intravenous placement, suturing, dressing and closing of surgical wound, I &D in clinical setting with closure of wound,

WOMEN’S HEALTH 05/05/14-06/13/14

Women Caring PLC, Norfolk, VA

Trained in paper charting. Managed common GYN related disorders /diseases, confirm pregnancy, implemented and managed hormonal treatment for various sages, preformed annual exams, including pap smears, breast examinations and vaginal exams, under physician supervision.

PEDIATRICS 11/3/14-12/12/14

Knox Clinic Pediatrics, Wilmington, NC

Smartchart technology trained, Managed of common childhood illness, vaccination scheduled injections, behavioral and personality disorders, asthma and allergy workup and management. Pharmacological dosage and treatment

GASTROENTEROLOGY 02/09/15-03/20/15

Metro Gastroenterology Associates, Marrero, LA

Trained in Ggastro EMR, H&P along with the assessment and management of conditions. Interpretation of radiograph, CT, and MRI interpretation, Hepatitis management as well as various GI disorders and/or diseases including but not limited to constipation, diarrhea, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, Crohns, UC, Celiac dz, malignant neoplasms, reflux, heartburn, PUD, etc., all under preceptor supervision.

ELECTIVE 03/23/15-05/01/15

Family Medicine at GKM Healthcare, Roswell, GA

Robbins Health Alliance Internal Medicine, Stone Mountain, GA

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