James Bresnahan, PA-C

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Professional Objective: Seeking a Physician Assistant position utilizing my existing diagnostic and clinical skill while providing new and challenging experiences in the healthcare arena.

Professional Experience:

Physician Assistant January 2018 to Present

Three Rivers Pain Management. 205 Easy Street Suite 204, Uniontown, PA 15401

Assess, diagnose, plan and implement pain management regime for wide spectrum of chronic pain clientele

Perform trigger and origin-insertion point injections

Perform Intra-articular, bursa, and peripheral nerve block injections

Order and interpret MRI, CT scans, and x-rays

Implement treatment plans based on radiographic interpretation

Chronic opioid management

Provide exceptional patient care coupled with empathy and compassion

Physician Assistant September 2017- January 2018

Correct Care Solutions State Correctional Institution Waynesburg, PA

Acute and chronic care assignments

Development of treatment plans for acute care patients

Order and interpret radiological studies

Minor surgical procedures

Laceration repair

Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections

Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries

Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians

Physician Assistant May 2016- January 2017

Excela Orthopedics. 911 Ligonier Street, Suite 003, Latrobe, PA 15650

Perform pre and post-operative assessments and evaluations

Orthopedic pain management in hospital and office settings

Develop and implement treatment plans

Obtain detailed, reliable history and physical examinations

Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiologic studies

Relieve physician burden

Independently perform intra-articular injections and aspirations.

Physician Assistant August 2011 – May 2016

Apollo MD at Stanly Regional Medical Center. 301 Yadkin Street, Albemarle, NC 28002

Emergency Department and minor care assignments

Development of treatment plans for acute care patients

Order and interpret radiological studies

Minor surgical procedures

Laceration repair

Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections

Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries

Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas

Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians

Physician Assistant April 2011- February 2013 & April 2013 – May 2016 May 2016

Randolph Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. 138 – A Dublin Square Road, Asheboro, NC 27203

First assist in a variety of orthopedic surgeries including: ORIF of various fractures, arthroscopic procedures, total joint arthroplasty, and tendon and ligament repair

Independently perform aspiration and intra-articular injections

Perform pre and post operative assessments and evaluations

Orthopedic pain management in hospital and office settings

Develop and implement treatment plans

Obtain detailed, reliable history and physical examinations

Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiologic studies

Relieve physician burden

Physician Assistant February 2013 – April 1 2013

EMCARE at Poinciana medical center 325 cypress pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759

Emergency Department and minor care assignments

Development of treatment plans for acute care patients

Order and interpret radiological studies

Minor surgical procedures

Laceration repair

Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections

Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopedic injuries

Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas

Communicate efficiently with nursing and support staff as well as with supervising physicians

Physician Assistant

Emergency Medicine Physicians of Alle-Kiski. Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights, PA 16065

January 2008 - April 2011

Emergency Medicine Physicians of Davidson County. Lexington Memorial Hospital, Lexington, NC 27293

January 2008 – May 2008

Emergency Department and minor care assignments

Development of treatment plans for acute care patients

Order and interpret radiological studies

Minor surgical procedures

Laceration repair

Intra-articular injections and peripheral nerve block injections

Setting, reduction, stabilization, and splinting of orthopaedic injuries

Navigate within main ER and Fast-Track treatment areas

Physician Assistant October 2007-May 2008

The Pain Center of Thomasville. 1632 National Highway, Thomasville, NC 27360

Assess, diagnose, plan and implement pain management regime for wide spectrum of chronic pain clientele

Medical branch block injections, Sacroiliac injections, Piriformis injections, supra-scapular nerve block injections under fluoroscopic

Perform trigger and origin-insertion point injections

Intra-articular, bursa, and peripheral nerve block injections

Order and interpret MRI, CT scans, and x-rays

Implement treatment plans based on radiographic interpretation

Oversee office staff

Maintain Budget

Physician Assistant February 2007- September 2007

Ohio Valley General Hospital. Pain and Treatment Center, 500 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

New patient history, physical, assessment, develop treatment plan and implement plan

Existing patient follow up and evaluation

Order and interpret diagnostic test and imaging studies

Independent intra-articular, bursa, trigger point, and peripheral nerve block injections’

Chronic opioid management

First assist with permanent spinal cord stimulator implant

Inpatient consults and rounding

Provide exceptional patient care coupled with empathy and compassion

Physician Assistant October 2006-February 2007

Tri Rivers Surgical Associates Inc., 9104 Babcock Boulevard Suite 2120, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Orthopaedic pain management in hospital and office settings

First assistant in a variety of orthopaedic surgeries including, ORIF of carious fractures, arthroscopic procedures, total joint arthroplasty, and tendon and ligament repair

Independently perform intra-articular injections and aspiration

Perform pre and post operative assessments and evaluations

Relieve physician burden and assess emergency and acute cases

Physician Assistant October 2005-October 2006

Carolina Orthopedics Specialists, 2156 Medical Park Drive, Hickory, NC 28602

Primary specialty- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

Provided quality inpatient and outpatient care

First assist in surgical procedures including: ORIF of various fractures, arthroscopic procedures, tendon and ligament repair, and total joint arthroplasty

Obtained detailed, reliable history and physicals

Develop and prescribe treatment plans

Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory test and imaging studies

Pain and Therapeutic Medication management

Independent hospital rounds and emergency consults

Continuous patient education

Education: M.S. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (August 2005)

Gannon University, Erie, PA

Certifications: NCCPA CERTIFIED (September 2005)

Active North Carolina Physician Assistant licensure

Active Pennsylvania Physicians Assistant licensure

Current DEA Licensure

American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS provider

References: Available upon request.

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