Physician Assistant
Resume:
Cara T. Jackson, PA-C
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 678-***-**** • Email: admfux@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cara-t-jackson-46b1ba132 Objective
To obtain a position as a Physician Assistant which draws upon my clinical and academic core competence. This position would challenge my expertise, along with my interpersonal and leadership skills. Education
Gardner-Webb University May 2020
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Boiling Springs, NC Georgia State University May 2014
Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Pre-medical Concentration Atlanta, GA Cum Laude - GPA: 3.54
Research
Drug Diversion in Healthcare Settings Jan 2017- Jan 2018 Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Core Competencies
Laboratory testing & interpretation
Joint injections
IM & IV injections
Peripheral IV placement
Radiologic Interpretation
Ultrasonic Interpretation
EKG Interpretation
Catheterization & removal
Wound suture & dressing
Punch/excisional/shave biopsy
Incision & Drainage with packing
Local anesthesia administration
Pap smears
Rectal exams
Cryotherapy
Foreign body removal
Electrocauterization
Ear irrigation
Fluorescein eye staining
Vaginal & C-section delivery
IUD implantation & removal
SQ contraceptive implantation
Pessary removal & insertion
Endotracheal intubation
LMA placement
Arterial puncture
Joint dislocation reduction
Joint splinting & casting
* Computer/EMR Training: Electronic medical record experience with Canopy, Athena, and Epic. Resident Management Systems, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Picture Manager, Web Page Creation, WordPad, E-mail and Internet Proficient Clinical Experience
Internal Medicine ~ Cherokee Medical Center May - Jun 2019 Gaffney, SC Pediatrics ~ Shelby Children’s Clinic Jul 2019 Shelby, NC Mental Health ~ Rutherford Regional Jul - Aug 2019 Rutherfordton, NC General Surgery ~ Doctors Hospital Aug - Sept 2019 Augusta, GA Underserved ~ Hamilton Convenient Care Oct - Nov 2019 Dalton, GA ER Medicine ~ Eastside Medical Center Nov - Dec 2019 Lawrenceville, GA Family Medicine ~ Hamilton Convenient Care Dec 2019 - Feb 2020 Dalton, GA Women’s Health ~ Women’s Health of Edenton Feb - Mar 2020 Edenton, NC Orthopedic Surgery ~ Doctors Hospital Mar - Apr 2020 Augusta, GA Professional Experience
Physician Assistant ~ Lorio Forensics Feb 2021 - present Atlanta, GA
● Work with a team of mental health professionals for legal consultation
● Completion of patient evaluation and documentation for forensic cases
● Provide consultation for cases in criminal, civil, and family divisions Physician Assistant ~ Atlanta Plus Urgent Care Nov 2020 - present Atlanta, GA
● Management of urgent care staff and clinic
● Completion of patient interviews and examinations for diagnosis
● Medication treatment and management
● Performance of therapeutic procedures and administration of injections
● Diagnostic lab interpretations and results for patient care
● Collection and interpretation patient lab results for COVID-19 Site Leader/Medical Assistant ~ Peachtree Immediate Care Jun 2020 – Nov 2020 Atlanta, GA
● Management of site operations of urgent care clinic
● Screening protocol for patient signs & symptoms
● Collection and interpretation patient lab results for COVID-19
● Documentation symptoms & results for patient diagnosis
● Creating & establishing training protocols for EMR systems
● Travel to various urgent care sites to implement EMR training
● Conversed with physicians and APP’s on patient symptomology Administrative Assistant ~ Engle Martin Claims & Associates May 2017 - Jan 2018 Atlanta, GA
● Provided aid in special projects assigned by the company
● Reviewed, organized, and recorded claim reports
● Established administrative/secretarial support for third party administrators Medical Assistant ~ Lorio Psych Group Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 Atlanta, GA
● Filed patient prescriptions and charts
● Collecting patient vitals and blood pressure readings and intake information
● Organized and recorded reports for diagnosis and treatment of patients
● Completed special projects assigned by physicians, counselors, and therapists Office Manager ~ Lorio Psych Group May 2014 - Jul 2016 Atlanta, GA
● Provided administrative support for patients of practice
● Provided aid in special projects assigned by doctors
● Reviewed, organized, and recorded reports for diagnosis and treatment of patients
● Established administrative/secretarial support for patients and physicians
● All billing and accounts receivable
Professional Memberships
GA Academy of Physician Assistants, Member Jan 2020 – present NC Academy of Physician Assistants, Member Oct 2019 – present American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member May 2018 – present Gold Key International Honor Society, Member Oct 2011 – present National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member Oct 2010- present Certification
National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants June 2020 – present Medication Assisted Treatment training Jul 2019 – present HIPAA/OSHA Sept 2019 – present
ACLS for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association Feb 2019 – present BCLS for Healthcare Providers -Certified by the American Heart Association Feb 2019 – present Foundational Safe Zone Training Sept 2018 – present CPR/Emergency First Aid/AED Instruction-Certified by the American Red Cross 2017 – present Distinctions
AAPA Representative Chair for Gardner-Webb University 2018 - 2019 The Pact GSU organization E-Board 2013 - 2014
Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society 2011 Induction into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2010 HOPE Scholarship Recipient Aug 2009 - May 2013
Dean’s List Aug 2009 - May 2012
Activities and Community Service
Health Fair with Hamilton Physicians group 2019
Junior Achievement of Georgia at Parkview High School 2019 Atlanta Humane Society 2011
Collegiate 100 2011
Relay for Life 2011
Safehouse Outreach 2010 - 2011
AIDS Walk Atlanta 2010
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