Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
TRACY L. FUNK PA - C
Trafford, PA 15085
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EDUCATION
METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Physician Assistant with a Master of Medical Science (12/2005)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (05/1999)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. ACUTE CARE SOLUTIONS (11/2020-Present) (30-40 HRS per week)
1301 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania 15065
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant at 24 bed Emergency Department with approximately 32,000 patients per year with a 19% admission rate. Assess patients by taking histories, conducting exams, preparing workups and ordering appropriate labs and imaging studies. Interpret labs and imaging studies to discriminate between abnormal and normal findings.
Collaborate and consult with supervising physician and specialist for patient management. Coordinate for admission and/or follow up care for patients as needed. Coordinate for transfer to higher level of care if indicated. Conduct minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, reducing fractures, I&D and toenail removal.
CAPE FEAR HEALTH SYSTEM (06/2014-09/2020) (10-40 HRS per week)
1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant at high volume 77 bed Emergency Department with approximately 120,000 patients per year. Perform triage and patient work-up to assess patients by taking histories, conducting exams, preparing workups and ordering appropriate labs and imaging studies. Interpret labs and imaging studies to discriminate between abnormal and normal findings.
Collaborate and consult with supervising physician and specialist for patient management. Coordinate for admission and/or follow up care for patients as needed. Conduct minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, reducing fractures, I&D and toenail removal.
VALLEY RADIOLOGY (06/2016-0/2019) (27-40 HRS per week)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant performing and assisting with interventional radiology procedures. Performed ultrasound guided thyroid biopsies, liver biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis and subcutaneous drains. Assisted with vascular procedures to include angiography, EVLT, sclerotherapy and lumbar punctures under fluroscopy.
ADVANCED PRACTICE (09/2013-06/2014) (40 HRS per week)
2655 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Physician Assistant
Locum tenens Physician Assistant at various Urgent Care and Internal Medicine clinics in North Carolina. Managed acute and chronic medical conditions in out-patient clinical setting. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and imaging studies as needed. Conducted minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, I&D and toenail removal.
Performed DOT, school and pre-employment physicals. Managed workman’s compensation injuries.
ONSITE OHS, INC (09/2012-09/2013) (91 HRS per week)
101 N Hart Street, Princeton, IN 47670
Physician Assistant
Provided routine, acute and emergency medical care as the independent medical provider for over 3,500 contractors working on an austere base in Afghanistan, which encompassed evaluating, interrupting labs, reviewing radiology, diagnosing, treating, and the timely evacuation of patients.
Provided 24-hour medical supervision for 20 remote paramedics that were located throughout Southern Afghanistan, located on twelve remote and isolated bases.
Provided health maintenance and disease prevention by performing physical exams and overseeing immunization program in accordance with CENTCOM’s guidelines for Afghanistan. Determined fitness for duty and submit CENTCOM waivers as needed.
WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER (11/2009-09/2012) (45 HRS per week)
4-2817 Reilly Street, Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
Physician Assistant-Department of Army
Provided acute care and family medicine coverage for a population that consisted of soldiers, their dependents and retirees. The coverage incorporated acute and chronic illness, annual and school physicals, gynecological exams and preventive medicine (smoking cessation classes, counseling for obesity and high risk behaviors) from the spectrum of infants to geriatrics.
Determined the need for and ordered laboratory tests, imaging and other procedures necessary to complete assessment of the patient. Discriminated between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems. Diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. Wrote prescriptions, ordered the administration of medications, dispensed medications and prescribed controlled substances in accordance with approved treatment protocols. Consulted with on call physicians and referred if indicated.
Performed minor outpatient procedures to include: Incision and drainage of abscess, nail removal, skin biopsy, IUD removal and sutures.
Evaluated soldiers for deployment readiness and completed Pre-Deployment and Post-Deployment Health Assessments. Evaluated soldiers for retention standards and managed profiles.
UNITED STATES ARMY (11/2006 – 10/2009) ( 50 HRS per week)
44th Medical Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Physician Assistant – U.S. Army
Provided acute care and family medicine coverage from a population that consisted of soldiers, their dependents and retirees. The coverage encompassed acute and chronic illness, annual and school physicals, gynecological exams, preventive medicine (smoking cessation classes, counseling for obesity and high risk behaviors) along with the interruption of labs, ECGs and imaging from the spectrum of infants to geriatrics.
Deployed to Afghanistan for a total of 15 months. Worked in both an urgent care clinic and a Role III hospital which encompassed managing routine and acute care, trauma injuries and provided Advanced Trauma Life Support Procedures (airways, chest tubes, tourniquets, splints and bandaging) along with Advanced Cardiac Life Support when required.
Participated in Village Medical Outreach programs providing medical care to local Afghans.
LOGISTICS HEALTH, INC. (03/2006 – 10/2006) (40 HRS per week)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Physician Assistant - Post–Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA) Program
Conducted post deployment health re-assessment of soldiers returning from Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait throughout the Continental United States. The re-assessment consisted of evaluation for health and medical issues while they were deployed.
Coordinated and referred soldiers with ongoing physical and mental issues.
TAYLOR MADE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (02/2006 – 04/2006) (40 HRS per week)
Newport News, Virginia
Physician Assistant- Occupational & Industrial Medicine
Worked as an independent medical provider within an occupational medicine clinic that performed pre-employment physicals, periodic medical surveillance along with drug and alcohol screening and immunizations.
Evaluated, diagnosed and treated worker comp injuries and performed coordinated referrals as required. Provided suturing, treatment of corneal abrasions and penetrations, splinting of fractures and management of sprains and strains when required.
Certifications, Licenses & Accreditations
NCCPA Certification Number: 1070625.
North Carolina Medical Board License: 0010-01950
Pennsylvania Medical Board License: MA061548
DEA License: MF2899144
Current credentials at Allegheny Valley Hospital and AHN Forbes
Current BLS Certification – Exp 02/2021
Current ACLS Certification- Exp 02/2021
Current ATLS Certification - Exp 03/2021
Tactical Combat Medical Course – 12/2006 and 04/2009
Hazardous Materials Operations and Awareness – 08/2008
Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Casualties - 05/2009
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