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Physician Assistant Mental Health

Location:
Asheville, NC
Posted:
March 23, 2021

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Ms. Lina Keeney-Fuhr MS/PA-C

Objective Physician Assistant with twenty four years of experience in family practice/urgent care medicine seeks full-time employment that utilizes my skills, energy and passion for providing quality patient-oriented care in family practice and urgent care.

Licenses/certificates NCCPA Board Certified from 2014 to 2024

Current Michigan State and North Carolina Physician Assistant’s licenses Current DEA license and NPI

Employment Summary August 1995- August 1996 Ann Arbor Family Care Ann Arbor, MI Physician Assistant

Primary care provider in family practice performing all functions of a physician assistant under the supervision of a family physician.

September 1996- December 2019 Marshall Medical Associates Marshall, MI

Physician Assistant

Primary care provider in a fast-paced, privately-owned family practice in a small town. Involved in all aspects of patient care across the patient lifespan, including; detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, monitoring developmental milestones and updating vaccinations as well as in-office surgical procedures. For the last five years, I served as the sole clinical provider for its satellite office in Albion MI. I have participated in a community-based program to teach menopausal women about their bodily changes, mood irritability, weight issues, screening tests, dietary changes and physical activity that they need to stay healthy. Applicable Skills

• Diagnose and treat common acute care issues and orthopedic injuries.

• Extensive experience in the management of chronic health conditions such as, but not limited to: CAD, diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart failure, obesity, chronic pain syndromes, autoimmune diseases, thyroid and GI disorders and cancer screening testings.

• Procedures: Incision and drainage of abscess, wound care management, knee joint fluid aspirations and steroid injections, diabetic foot exams, eye injury exams, cast applications.

• Worked with supervising physicians doing hospital rounds from 1996 to 2010 before the existence of hospitalists, dictating histories and physicals and discharge summaries, writing orders and answering questions from nurses about patient care and needs.

• Extensive practice in the area of pediatrics and adolescent medicine including well child/adolescent exams, sports physicals, infant care and nutrition, disorders of the bladder and bowel, the management of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, eating disorders, and childhood behavioral problems.

• Women's health including annual breast, pelvic and pap exam with screening for STDs, evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, osteoporosis, contraceptive initiation and surveillance.

• Evaluate patients for mental health issues and its effects on the physiological well being of the patients, referring them to local resources to manage their mental struggles.

• Nine years of experience with electronic medical record systems (Athena Health and Allscript).

• Skilled with working in a diverse and multicultural environment, as well as people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Strengths: Commitment to lifelong learning, diligence, integrity, attention to detail, and working well with patients and staff. I had the ability to work independently and to collaborate with other multi-specialties on their recommendations for my patients.

Education 1993-1995 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

1973-1976 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Science, Zoology and Microbiology.

Honors and Awards 2017-Albion Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year Award

Certifications

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2014-2024

• BLS for the healthcare provider

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2018-present

• Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, 2018-2019

• References

• Mark Machalka, M.D. adk4jq@r.postjobfree.com 269-***-****

• Carrie Nicholson, M.D. adk4jq@r.postjobfree.com 517-***-****

• Andrew Luciano, M.D. adk4jq@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-****



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