Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
BOLYNTHIA D. SINGLETON, MMSC, PA-C, RCP, BSRRT
**** ******** **** ****, *********, GEORGIA 30294
PHONE: 404-***-****(H); 404-***-****(C)
EMAIL: ********************@*****.***
EDUCATION: Emory University School of Medicine
1462 Clifton Road N.E., Suite 280
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
MMSc, PA-C Degree, December 23, 2006
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Physician Assistant Program
Georgia State University
College of Arts and Science
P.O. Box 4038
Atlanta, GA 30302-4038
BS Degree, June 1991
Department of Cardiopulmonary Care Services
Respiratory Therapy Program
University of Maryland, Munich Campus, West Germany
AA Degree, June 1985
General Curriculum
EXTRACURRICULA:
09/26/2016 – 08/30/2017 Bridgeway Hospice
354 Corporate Center Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Hospice Care Volunteer
Visiting with patient and/or family members in a variety of settings. Reading to patient. Sharing games, movies and other points of interest.
09/12/2015 – 10/15/2016 2616 Brittany Park Lane
Ellenwood, GA 30294
Primary caregiver of father during after-surgery recuperation, physical rehabilitation and transition back to his home
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
01/2021 - Present Professional Health Services
c/o Cross Country Locums
4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Suite 300
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092
Physician Assistant-APP
Perform physical examinations and evaluations
Review employee medical history declaration
Confirm Workplace Clearance for Respirator Usage
Confirm Workplace Clearance of Mobile Equipment Operation
06/2019 - Present Apria Healthcare
5324 Hwy 85, Suite 200
Forest, Georgia 30297
Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist
Perform home visits to patients on Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) equipment
Ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain clinical equipment.
Provide in-office instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP)
Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
Provide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Prepare and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
Assist with patient scheduling as needed
Perform other duties as required
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
07/2019 - 10/2019 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Locum Tenens via Weatherby Healthcare
417 W 3rd Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
Physician Assistant-Hospitalist
Performed tasks that augment a physician's ability to provide services to medical, preoperative and postoperative patients in the Intensive Care Units to include physical examination, mechanical ventilator initiation/management and initiation/management of BIPAP/CPAP therapy
Collected, documented and interpreted data
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include arterial line placement, central line placement, endotracheal intubation
Ordered and scheduled laboratory studies and professional consultations
Provided direct patient care, educating patients and family members on disease states
Assisted physicians in providing primary care and case management of patients
Conducted and/or scheduled diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory services and/or professional consultation
Performed other related duties as required
10/2017 - 12/2018 Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Str., NE
71 ICU/MICU
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Intensivist Extender/Physician Assistant
Performed tasks that augment a physician's ability to provide services to medical, preoperative and postoperative patients in the Intensive Care Units to include physical examination, mechanical ventilator initiation/management and initiation/management of BIPAP/CPAP therapy
Collected, documented and interpreted data
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, central line placement, endotracheal intubation
Ordered and scheduled laboratory studies and professional consultations
Provided direct patient care, educating patients and family members on disease states
Assisted physicians in providing primary care and case management of patients
Conducted and/or scheduled diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory services and/or professional consultation
Performed other related duties as required
08/2008 – 04/2016 Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Str., NE
71 ICU/MICU
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
Intensivist Extender/Physician Assistant
Performed tasks that augment a physician's ability to provide services to medical, preoperative and postoperative patients in the Intensive Care Units to include physical examination, mechanical ventilator initiation/management and initiation/management of BIPAP/CPAP therapy
Collected, documented and interpreted data
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, central line placement, endotracheal intubation
Ordered and scheduled laboratory studies and professional consultations
Provided direct patient care, educating patients and family members on particular disease states
Assisted physicians in providing primary care and case management of patients
Conducted and/or scheduled diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory services and/or professional consultation
Performed other related duties as required
02/2010 – 04/2010 Emory Heart Center at Villa Rica/Coumadin Clinic
Locum Tenens via EUMH Cardiology Clinic, MOT Bldg., 6th Floor
550 Peachtree Str., NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Intensivist Extender/Physician Assistant
Assisted in the evaluation and treatment of patients
Documented the delivery of care in the patient’s medical record
Conducted physical examinations, patient interviews
Telephoned patients with follow-up lab results
Educated patients on health habits, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, medication
Collected, documented and interpreted data
Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial lines
08/2008 – 09/2010 Select Specialty Hospital
550 Peachtree St NE 7th Fl
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Certified Physician Assistant
Assisted in the primary care evaluation and treatment of patients, to include physical examinations mechanical ventilator management, performing daily hospital rounds, history/ physicals and admissions/discharges.
Conducted patient interviews, collected and interpreted diagnostic data
Performed specialized procedures under the direction of a physician to include thoracentesis
Documented the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
Responded to cardiopulmonary arrests for protective airway management including tracheal intubation
Provided patient/family education, and trained other health care professionals
Performed related responsibilities as required
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
11/2007 – 07/2008 The Lung Centers of Georgia/Dr. Anuradha Thopu
8901 Stonebridge Blvd
Douglasville, GA 30134
Certified Physician Assistant, Pulmonology
Assisted in the primary care evaluation and treatment of patients, performing daily hospital rounds, consultations, history/ physicals and discharges.
Conducted patient interviews, collected and interpreted diagnostic data
Performed physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician
Documented the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
Responded to floor unit cardiopulmonary arrests for protective airway management including tracheal intubation
Provided patient/family education, and trained other health care professionals
08/1999— 11/2009 Dekalb Medical Center
2701 North Decatur Road
Decatur GA 30033
Staff Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Managed appropriate mechanical ventilator/CPAP/BIPAP support and weaning in the adult patient population
Interpreted arterial blood gasses via arterial puncture or arterial line sampling
Responded to ICU, ER and floor cardiopulmonary arrests for protective airway management including tracheal intubation
Educated patients and family members on disease states and modes of respiratory support including bronchodilator therapy
Assisted pulmonary physicians with bronchoscopies
08/1990 – 02/1991 Northside Adult Transitional Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provided education and administration of respiratory care modalities to the geriatric patient population
11/1989 – 05/2004 Grady Health System
80 Jesse Hill Junior Drive Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30303
Senior Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Managed adult, pediatric and neonatal mechanical ventilation in the SICU, MICU, ICU, NICU, PACU and ER
Attended physician rounds offering objective input on appropriate ventilatory support and weaning including CPAP/BIPAP non-invasive therapy
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
Inserted arterial lines for invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring and ABG sampling
Responded to ICU and floor cardiopulmonary arrests for protective airway management including tracheal intubation
Educated patients and family members on particular disease states and modes of respiratory support including bronchodilator therapies
Served as Relief Supervisor, on both night and day shifts, responsible for shift assignments, medical emergency room and surgical emergency room coverage, and airway management at all cardiac arrests
Inserviced/Proctored/Educated student nurses, student respiratory therapists, medical students, physicians, residents, in modalities of Respiratory Therapy and mechanical ventilation in the ICU and ER
6-week temporary position as Sleep Study Technician to help set up Sleep Study Team/Lab: Gave Patients explanations of impending sleep tests and procedures, prepared equipment to include pulse oximetry, CPAP machinery, applied scalp electrodes and EKG leads per protocols, monitored patients during overnight sleep studies in the sleep lab.
PRN shifts at Crestview Nursing Facility: Delivered supplemental oxygen with titration as appropriate, performed pulmonary toileting via nasopharyngeal and tracheal tube suctioning, performed chest physiotherapy, delivered bronchodilation therapy, managed CPAP modalities.
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
CERTIFICATTIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
GA Licensed Physician Assistant #00519
NCCPA Certification #1075312
GAPA (Georgia Association of Physician Assistants)
AAPA (American Association of Physician Assistants)
NPI #167*******
DEA #MS3789635
Registered Respiratory Therapist #45749
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner #2842
AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care)
NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care)
AHA BLS/ACLS Provider/Instructor
Bolynthia D. Singleton, PA-C, BSRRT
REFFERENCES:
Patty Strickland, Team Lead
PHS-Professional Health Services
c/o Cross Country Locums
4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Suite 300
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092
Letitia Stewart, FNP-C
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
417 W 3rd Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
Priyanka Rajaram, MD
Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Str., NE
6th Floor MOT Bldg.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Soraya Smith, NP
Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Str., NE
6th Floor MOT Bldg.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-***-****; *********@*****.***
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