Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
EILEEN ROGERS, PA-C
Summerton, SC 29148
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EDUCATION
Master’s Degree Program, Physician Assistant March 2007 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant August 2002 Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 1989
New England College Henniker, NH
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant Certified
Teamhealth
Charleston and Walterboro, SC
Admitted and managed general medicine and critical care inpatients
Completed consults for rehab and psychiatric patients
Obtained histories and physicals, monitored vital signs, ordered and interpreted laboratory and radiology testing, rounded daily and frequently on all service patients
Communicated with patients, families and multidisciplinary care team, including case managers, nurses, advance practitioners and physicians both during an admission and at time of discharge
Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, risks and benefits of interventions and maintaining healthy lifestyle
Discharged patients in a timely manner, arranged appropriate follow up
Met core measures
Maintained EMR
Physician Assistant Certified
Trident Medical Center
Radiation Oncology
Charleston, SC
Evaluated patients during radiation treatments
Managed side effects of radiation treatments
Documented progression and completion of treatment
Established APP role within the department and with other radiation oncology APPs
Physician Assistant Certified
Palmetto Primary Care Providers
Hospitalist
Summerville, SC
Admitted and managed internal medicine inpatients and general medicine consults
Participated in call schedule
Developed network of inpatient and outpatient APPs to facilitate communication and develop care plans amongst various services
Physician Assistant Certified Medical University of South Carolina Division of Neurosciences
Charleston, SC,
Managed post operative patients on the neurosurgery service with including spinal deformities, arthritis, trauma, brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, Parkinson’s Disease and chronic pain
Participated in daily rounds and managed and worked closely with attending physicians, residents, APPs, nurses, case managers and committees
Efficiently maneuvered post op complications
Diagnosed and treated comorbities including electrolyte abnormalities, diabetes, renal dysfunction, cardiac disease, hospital delirium and mood disorders
Performed various procedures including removal of EVDs, lumbar and hemovac drains, suturing incisional and drain sites, lumbar punctures and shunt taps
Physician Assistant Certified
Comprehensive Pain Specialists
Mount Pleasant, SC
Performed outpatient consults and managed ongoing treatment for patients suffering with chronic pain; obtained extensive medical history, completed detailed physical examination with particular attention to musculoskeletal and neurological systems and documented appropriate electronic record; ordered and interpreted appropriate laboratory and radiological testing
Performed various interventions including joint injections and trigger point injections
Botox for the management of migraine headaches; completed training for Botox injections for diagnosis of cervical dystonia
Assessed patients for spinal cord stimulator trials, evaluated efficacy of trials and consideration of permanent implant placements; acted as resource for patient education and coordinated treatment with appropriate neuromodulator representatives
Developed patient education materials regarding chronic pain diagnosis, treatment modalities and home exercise program
Arranged front office protocols for patient flow and structured clinic templates
Physician Assistant Certified
WJB Dorn VAMC
Pain Center
Columbia, SC
Managed P.A. injection clinic to treat pain associated with osteoarthritis and myalgias, including screening, scheduling, performing sterile injections and appropriate follow up
Collaborated with Rehabilitation Services to offer Botox injections for migraine headache treatment
Performed inpatient and outpatient consults and managed ongoing treatment for veterans suffering with chronic pain
Acted as first assistant in open operative cases, including stimulator trials and implant placements; obtained preoperative history and physical and assured readiness of patient for surgery; arranged post operative care and evaluated efficacy of trials; acted as resource for patient education and provide continuity of care
Participated in interdisciplinary team patient care; facilitated communication between various clinics and services; coordinated future procedures and provided follow up care for all Pain Center patients
Presented educational lectures to nurses and other VAMC staff; coordinated Pain Center osteopenia study; developed templates for electronic medical records and patient education pamphlets for the clinic
Precepted international students
Physician Assistant Certified
Moncks Corner Pediatrics, LLC
Moncks Corner, SC
Performed well child visits, including evaluation of verbal, cognitive and physical development of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents; offered anticipatory guidance
Evaluated patients for acute illnesses, including viral and bacterial infections, asthma exacerbation, rashes and gastroenterological illnesses; ordered appropriate testing and devised treatment plan including lifestyle changes and pharmaceuticals
Educated parents and patients regarding pathophysiology, testing and treatment of chronic illnesses including asthma, eczema and diabetes
Acted as liason for SC Office of Rural Health when applying for rural health clinic status
Physician Assistant Certified
Trident Emergency Physicians, LLC Charleston, SC
Triaged and prioritized adult and pediatric patients in need of emergent and non-emergent care
Obtained focused HPI and performed thorough physical examination in a timely manner
Ordered and interpreted necessary laboratory and radiology testing
Developed DDX and care plan for patients
Provided appropriate treatment, including patient education, pharmaceutical management and referrals
Performed procedures, including suturing, I&D, pelvic exams, dressings and splinting
Physician Assistant Certified
Lexington Medical Specialists
Rheumatology
Columbia, SC
Completed consults and managed ongoing treatment plans for adult rheumatology patients
Prescribed and followed appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments; obtained prior approval for medications; monitored toxicity and treated comorbidities associated with rheumatic diseases and immunomodulating medications
Participated in South Carolina Arthritis Program Advisory Council and Arthritis Practitioner panel discussions
Lectured to physician assistants regarding autoimmune disease
Physician Assistant Certified, Clinical Instructor
Medical University of South Carolina Division of Rheumatology
Charleston, SC
Provided clinical care to adult and pediatric rheumatology patients; evaluated and approved patients for Remicade, Orencia and Rituxan infusions; made referrals as necessary
Taught pertinent classes to physician assistant students regarding rheumatic disease and pharmacology
Acted as unblinded pharmacist for studies sponsored by Centecor and Genentech
Formed protocol for Remicade infusion and mobile osteoporosis screening program
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Developing HCA Advance Practice Practitioner Committee, 2016-present Pain Society of the Carolinas, 2013
Veterans Affairs Physician Assistant Association, 2009-2014
Past President, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2008-present President, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2006-2008
Public Education Committee Chair, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2007-2008 Vice President, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2005-2006
Secretary, South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, 2003-2005 Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology, 2003-2008
American Academy of Physician Assistants, 1999-present
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