Reagan O. Marienga, PA-C

NCCPA#: *******

GA LICENSED

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Decatur, GA 30032

931-***-**** (C)

adh8rn@r.postjobfree.com

Education

EMORY UNIVERSITY Jul 2017 – Jan 2020

School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program

Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies

RUST COLLEGE 2010-2013

Division of Math and Science

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Work Experience

United States Army - Healthcare Sergeant/combat medic 2013 – 2017

Provided emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

Trained new medics and ensured their NREMT and BLS certifications stayed current.

Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.

Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis.

Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery.

As a Noncommissioned officer (SGT) in the US Army, I was responsible for training and supervising junior enlisted personnel in military life and personal care. I also developed and mentored privates and specialists by getting them on an upwardly mobile career path while teaching them the drive and resiliency that defines a Noncommissioned officer.

Maintained accountability and serviceability of equipment worth millions of dollars.

Rust College, Holly Springs, MS – Laboratory Assistant 2011 – 2013

Assisted in setting up laboratory experiments in the laboratory for students and providing technical assistance during lab sessions in addition to preparing slides.

Planned and performed synthetic organic reactions and troubleshoot technical problems associated with organic compounds reactions.

Synthesized, purified and characterized compounds from gram to kilogram levels to support general and organic chemistry studies at college level.

Prepared laboratory specimen and samples for experiments and report laboratory results to the instructor in a timely manner.

Trained freshmen students on laboratory rules and helped them with the experiments adhering to good laboratory practices.

Performed separation through HPLC.

Analyzed laboratory findings to check the accuracy of results.

Student Tutor

Assisted needy students in academic work through coaching.

Support solutions of the mid-south – Direct Support Professional 2010 - 2013

Provided support to clients by assisting in the development and implementation of support plans including spiritual life supports, achieving personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and support towards being independent in activities of daily living.

Assisted clients with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures and educating clients about maintaining their homes.

Passed medication to clients and educated them on the use and effects of their medication. Also performed medication reminders for clients and documented any diverse effects of the medication.

Maintained and expanded skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtained and maintained all required certifications and trainings and applied the information to support people served.

Guardian Community Living – Direct care specialist 2010 – 2013

Reported and documented routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports and outcome data sheets in a concise, understandable, and legible manner.

Provided direct care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and developed and implemented individual treatment plans for residents.

Assisted with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene and maintained CPR and First Aid certifications to adequately serve clients.

Psychiatry 5th Nov 2018 – 12 Dec 2018

Clinical rotation at Atlanta VA hospital.

Internal Medicine Inpatient 2nd Jan 2019 – Feb 30th 2019

Clinical rotation at Atlanta VA hospital.

General Surgery 5th Feb 2019 – 12 Mar 2019

Clinical rotation at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Family Practice and Sports Medicine 15th Apr 2019 – 24th May 2019

Clinical rotation in Columbus Ga with Dr. William Roundtree.

Internal Medicine Outpatient - Elective 29th May 2019 – 25th Jun 2019

Clinical rotation at Cobb Internal Medicine.

Pediatrics 8th Jul 2019 – 7th Aug 2019

Clinical rotation at North Lake Pediatric Associates.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 12th Aug 2019 – 15th Sept 2019

Clinical rotation at Fernandina Beach Florida.

Emergency Medicine 17th Sept - 25th Oct 2019

Clinical rotation at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Cardiology – Elective 28th Oct – 5th Dec 2019

Clinical rotation at Emory John’s Creek.

Emergency Medicine – Elective 16 Dec – Jan 3rd 2020

Clinical Rotation at Emory Decatur.

Infectious Disease – Elective 4 Jan – 17 Jan 2020

Clinical rotation at Grady Infectious Disease Program.

Awards; Army achievement medal, Army commendation medal.

Licenses

Georgia Composite Medical Board License

NREMT (Exp Jul 2020), American Heart Association with CPR, (Exp Aug 2020)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member since September 2018.

Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Member since September 2018.

Student Activities

Good Samaritan clinic coordinator Sept 2017 – Dec 2019

Languages

Conversational and written Swahili

Physician Assistant Post Graduate Resident – Atlanta VA Hospital Apr 2020 – Present.

This is a 12-month didactic and clinical educational experience focusing on PACT (Partnerships with veterans, Access to care using diverse methods, Co-ordinated care among team members and Team-based Care) concepts. Program is also based on clinical leadership, systems-based practice, chronic disease management, practice process improvement, patient engagement in their own care and seamless but timely transitions of care between primary and specialty care.

Residents attend core rotations in Primary care, Geriatrics and Cardiology with select rotations in Hospital and Emergency medicine, Behavioral health, Pulmonary medicine, GI medicine and Endocrinology.

Primary Care/ Family Medicine Rotation – Atlanta VA Hospital May 2020 – July 2020

In addition to knowledge in appropriate standards of care, my duties included:

Assessing patient health through interviews and Physical examinations.

Counseling and providing medical treatment to patients.

Educating patients on overall wellness and health maintenance.

Developing and implementing patient management plans.

Documenting patient care with an electronic health record (CPRS)

Evaluating, making recommendations, co-managing and treating patients’ medical needs safe and high-quality treatment.

Participated in an interdisciplinary team that provided care and coordination of patients with other specialties within and outside the VA.

Responded to patient inquiries throughout the day either through phone calls or secure messaging.

Participated in Telehealth, Video Connect Visits and Face to Face care for high acuity patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In collaboration with my supervising physician, we developed a weekly diabetes management class for patients whose A1C was above recommended parameters.

Emergency Medicine – Atlanta VA Hospital August 2020

Assisted in the evaluation and treatment of patients.

Documented the delivery of care in the individual's medical records (CPRS).

Conducted patient interviews and documented patient histories, health status and chronic medical problems.

Performed physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suture application and dressing changes.

Performed physical examinations and diagnostic therapeutic procedures like cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.

Assisted physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.

Ordered, scheduled, and performed laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.

Maintained and updated accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations.

Arranged for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.

Participated in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.

Proficient in use of Ultrasound machine for EFAST and other ultrasonographic procedures.

Educated patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.

Tele Primary and Urgent Care – Atlanta VA Hospital September 2020

On this rotation I conducted patient encounters through telephone and video visits in Urgent and primary care settings in collaboration with providers who were stationed in various satellite locations. My duties included:

Conducting past medical histories.

Conducting review of symptoms.

Checking vitals and conducting basic general physical examinations.

Medication review and reconciliation.

Depression screening.

Alcohol and drug abuse screening.

Formulating a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings based on my assessment.

Identifying diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management for purposes of treatment.

Recommended appropriate measures, including medication prescriptions and skilled needs for patients.

Educated patients on topics such as disease process and prevention, medication, and compliance.

Complied with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Pulmonary – Atlanta VA Hospital October 2020

During this rotation, I worked in collaboration with an attending physician and managed patients with pulmonary diseases like all stages of COPD, asthma, Pulmonary embolism, Interstitial lung disease and lung cancer, among others.

I also interpreted Pulmonary Function Tests, Chest X-rays and reviewed other imaging results like CT scans and used the results to make decisions on management of pulmonary disease.

I ordered and interpreted Lab studies, ordered imaging studies and came up with treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician and the patient.

Performed procedures and like thoracentesis and assisted in other procedures like endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy among others.

Geriatrics – Atlanta VA Hospital November 2020

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