Physician Assistant Medical

**** ****** **** **, ************, North Carolina 28078 703-***-****

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PROFILE

Patient-centric medical professional with superior analytic skills complemented by hands-on work experience in primary care, specialty, and emergency medical response. Highly values reliability, teamwork, and flexibility. Works effectively in both small offices and large team-based environments.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies May 2017

Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science: Food and Nutrition Science May 2010

Minor: Chemistry

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carolinas Pain Center May 2018 – October 2020

Huntersville, North Carolina

Physician Assistant

Work in a team-based environment providing pain management for patients suffering from spine, joint, cancer, and many other types of chronic pain. Review imaging, lab work, and maintain regular follow ups. Perform acupuncture for chronic pain, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and smoking cessation. Environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, personally seeing an average of 25 patients per day. Seamlessly transitioned to virtual visits in response to COVID-19 pandemic, treating over 100 patients per week via video and/or telephone modalities. Used Epic for EMR, completely proficient in its use. Maintained privileges at Novant Medical Center Huntersville.

Central Carolina Medical Clinic August 2017 – May 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina

Physician Assistant

Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide array of common and rare medical complaints in patients of all ages. Clinic provides Family and Internal Medicine, and caters to English as Second Language patients. Medical care is provided with the assistance of Spanish, Burmese, Nepalese, Chinese, and Vietnamese interpreters. Many patients are low income or uninsured, making cost efficiency an important component in medical decision making.

Mecklenburg County EMS Agency (MEDIC) February 2012 – January 2015

Charlotte, North Carolina

Emergency Medical Technician

Provided efficient patient care in prehospital setting. Attended monthly continuing education. Worked in concert with first responders, firefighters, police officers, physicians, nurses, and PAs. Performed efficient and thorough patient assessments, created differential diagnoses, and initiated appropriate treatment. Treated over 5,000 patients. Directly involved with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) of five patients in cardiac arrest.

North Meck Rescue Squad July 2012 – December 2013

Huntersville, North Carolina

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

Provided first responder services to the city of Huntersville. Responded to 911 calls during shifts at the station, as well as off-duty using personal vehicle.

Florida State University - Organic Chemistry Department August 2008 – April 2010

Tallahassee, Florida

Lab Assistant

Assisted doctoral student in his thesis research. Performed reactions and analyzed subsequent products. Coauthored a manuscript published by the Journal of the American Chemistry Society: “Orbital Crossings Activated Through Electron Injection: Opening Communication between Orthogonal Orbitals in Anionic C1-C5 Cyclizations of Enediynes,” published November 6, 2016.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Certified

North Carolina Medical Board Licensure

DEA License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEERING

Finathon, Cornelius, NC - July 2, 2015 - Hosted a 1.5 and 3 mile run alongside the USCG Auxillary Flotilla 26-01, with all proceeds donated to shark protection and conservation.

Florida State University Gymnastics Club Team, Tallahassee, FL – 2006 – 2009, Vice President and Co-Founder, competitive teammate, and coach.

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