TONYA LOZIER, PA-C

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyalozier/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Physician Assistant and Navy Veteran leveraging over 30 years of proven military experience, 20 years medical experience and over 10 years as a Physician Assistant with the last 6 years in Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery. Adept at leading teams of 35 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in clinical operations, surgical operations, and patient care. Managed equipment, assets, and programs valued at $5M while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Career supported by a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Active Secret Security Clearance.

Clinical Management

Orthopedic Care

Pre / Post Operations

Patient Education

Medical Assessments

Patient Care Coordination

Emergency Operations

Trauma Management

Interpersonal Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Various Locations 2010 – 2020

Physician Assistant, Department Head, Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton 8/2018-12/2020

Led 8 orthopaedic surgeons, 2 podiatrists and 25 clinical support staff in the daily operations of caring for all admitted and outpatient orthopaedic patients; shared trauma call with 8 orthopaedic surgeons

Evaluated patients one on one, performing initial evaluations, intra-articular and tendon sheath steroid injections, viscosupplement injections, pre and post-operative evaluations, and fracture reductions and casting

Served as the Surgical First Assist for 8 general orthopedic surgeons for a variety of operative cases.

Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Medical Center San Diego 8/2015 - 8/2018

Served as Surgical First Assistant for 3 Major Joint orthopaedic surgeons and 4 Surgical Sports orthopaedic surgeons; additionally, completed a 6 month deployment to Iraq to deliver trauma care to 18 injured personnel

Conducted over 100 hours of professional medical training to 50 U.S. and Iraqi medical personnel; taught EMT-B classes to 15 students

Provided care for patients with fractures, arthritis, and other injuries; developed individualized plans for patients with more specialized needs

Physician Assistant, Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Medical Center Portsmouth 7/2014 - 7/2015

Completed rotations in trauma, foot and ankle, pediatrics, spine, fracture clinic, total joints, and hand

Led daily patient rounding, presenting surgical cases at morning report, preoperative conference preparation, and 24 hour primary call pager for emergency and inpatient settings 2-3 days per week

Performed over 4,000 hours of direct patient care in clinic, operating room, and inpatient setting of general and specialty orthopaedic departments; completed an AO Trauma basic principles in Fracture Management Course

Physician Assistant Helmand Province 1/2012 - 9/2012

Served as the primary medical officer for 4 teams in 3 provinces in support of Special Operations Task Force; treated over 100 patients mostly involving trauma, lead provider in 2 mass casualties

Assisted joint forces Forward Surgical Team with 10 surgeries including amputations, external fixation devices, chest and abdominal surgeries

Mentored local national medical providers providing medical literature, and instructed over 30 hours of advanced medical skills classes to build medical capability and capacity

Led 60 Cultural Support team missions engaging with women and children in local villages to support stability operations

TONYA LOZIER, PA-C PG. 2

Physician Assistant / Senior Medical Supervisor Marine Special Operations Command 12/2010 - 6/2014

Served as the primary medical officer and health care provider for a panel of over 1,200 personnel at Charles Luke Milam Clinic; ensured quality patient care was provided

Evaluated and treated acute and chronic medical conditions of active duty members

Supervised 20 medical personnel providing healthcare to a patient population of over 1,200; provided daily hands on medical and military training

In the battalion, oversaw primary care for 500 Special Operations Marines for acute and chronic medical conditions

Provided over 200 Medical Acupuncture appointments for chronic pain, PTSD, TBI, musculoskeletal injuries and sleep disorders

EDUCATION

Masters Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska 2010

Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska 2009

Bachelor of Science Excelsior College 2006

Fellowship and Formal Training:

Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship, Bone & Joint Sports Medicine Institute Naval Medical Center Portsmouth 2014 – 2015

Medical Acupuncture for Physicians Helms Medical Institute 2013

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

NCCPA Certification 2010 – Present

Orthopaedic Fellowship Certification of Completion 2015

Basic Life Support (BLS) Through July 2022

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Through July 2022

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Through May 2021

NOTABLE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (6)

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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