Physician Assistant Tacoma
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Charles Vernon Coleman, P.A., M.P.A.S.
PO BOX ***98
Lakewood, WA 98496
PH: 253-***-**** (H)
PH: 253-***-**** (C)
Email: ***********@*******.***
MEDICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:
Established reputation as competent and thorough Cardiothoracic, Cardiology, and Primary Care provider in the role of Physician Assistant (PA).
Thirty-two years of experience in health care delivery, twenty-eight as a Physician Assistant.
Demonstrates ability to identify issues, develop goals and achieve results.
Exhibits capacity to manage complex processes and programs and completes projects.
Diligently follows policies, procedures and guidelines to maintain standards.
Strives for excellence in practice.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
12/15/2000 Master of Science in Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, 985230 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4300,
36 SEM hrs / GPA 4.0.
6/98 -12/99 Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Perfusion Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20307, 162 CR hrs / GPA 3.80.
07/31/1995 Bachelor of Science, Physician Associate, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1106 N. Stonewall, Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1100, GPA 3.72.
9/86 – 9/87 Advanced Medical Laboratory Specialist Course: Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, 78234, Honor Graduate, 62 SEM hrs / GPA 3.50.
PROFESSIONAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE:
-Feb 1, 2021 to Apr 31, 2021: Washington Correctional Center, 2321 W. Dayton Airport Rd., Shelton, WA 98584, Supervisor: Dr. John Rodakowski, Facility Medical Director, 360-***-****. 40 hrs./wks., $70.00/hr. Working as a Physician Assistant in Primary/Urgent Care.
- Nov 2018 to Nov 2020: Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine,
9040 Jackson St., JBLM, WA, 98431, Supervisor: Mr. David Brand, PA Supervisor, 253-***-****/0043. 40 hrs./wk., $50.00/hr. Working as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant.
- Oct 2017 to Jan 2018: Vera Whole Health – First Hill Clinic, 909 University St., Seattle, WA, 98101, Supervisor: Dr. Jackie Riddick, Lead Physician, 206-***-****. 40 hrs./wk., $55.00/hr. Working as a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine/Primary Care.
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- Nov 2016 to Aug 2017: Mc Chord Medical Clinic, BLDG #690, Barnes BLVD., Mc Chord AFB, JBLM, WA, 98438, Supervisor: Dr. Michael Kelly, Chief of Family Practice Clinic, 253-***-****/5601. 40 hrs./wk., $65.00/hr. Working as a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine Clinic.
- Nov 2015 to Oct 2016: Cascade Health Services, 10513 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA. 98383. Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Colkitt, Medical Director and Clinic Chief, 360-***-****. 40 hrs./wk., $50.00/hr. Worked as a Physician Assistant performing Urgent Care, Federal and State of Washington L&I Occupational Medicine.
- Dec 2012 to May 2013: US Healthworks Clinic, 2624 S. 38th St, Tacoma, WA. 98409
Supervisor: Dr. Maria Brooks, Clinic Chief, 253-***-****, 40 hrs./wk., $48.00/hr.
-Worked as Physician Assistant performing Urgent Care and Occupational Health medicine in an out-patient clinic setting.
- Mar 2004 to June 2011: American Lake Veteran’s Administration, 9600 Veterans Dr. SW,
Lakewood, WA. 98438
Work assignment to Madigan Army Medical Center, Cardiology Dept., 9040 Reid St,
Tacoma, WA 98431. GS-0600-12
Supervisor: Dr. James King, Staff Cardiologist, 253-***-****, 40 hrs./wk., $100,406/yr.
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under physician supervision in Cardiology Clinic, Internal Medicine Clinic, In-Patient Ward, and Coronary Care Unit.
Administered treatment and therapy for minor/simple cases such as:
oAmbulatory, short term treatment
oUncomplicated Heart Disease
oUncomplicated Hypertension
oUncomplicated Congestive Heart Failure
oUncomplicated Hypercholesterolemia
oUncomplicated Non-Cardiac and Atypical Chest Pain
Performed, supervised, monitored and interpreted Cardiovascular and Pharmacological Exercise Stress Tests.
Assisted in training Residents and medics rotating to my assigned work areas.
Functioned as the “Go To” person in emergency situations/crisis intervention when a physician was not present/immediately available in order to stabilize a patient.
In emergency situations, when physician unavailable, initiated appropriate measures in
cases of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
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Referred the more difficult, complex or unusual cases to a physician for action.
- July 2003 to Mar 2004: Madigan Army Medical Center, Family Practice, 9040 Reid St,
Tacoma, WA. 98431-5000, GS-0600-11
Supervisor: Dr. Bruce McDonald. PH: 253-***-****, 40 hrs/wk., $86,724/yr.
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under physician supervision in all aspects of Family Medicine.
Administered treatment and therapy for minor/simple cases such as:
oHead and chest colds
oInfluenza
oUncomplicated gastro-intestinal and skin disorders
oCuts, burns, wounds, sprains
oSuturing minor lacerations
oDraining abscesses
oReferred the more difficult, complex or unusual cases to a physician for action.
- Jan 2000 to Sept 2003: Clinical Perfusionist/Physician Assistant (Major, Active Duty Army), 9040 Reid St., Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. 98431-5000.
Supervisor: LTC (Dr.) Charles. Needham PH: 253-***-****, 40 hrs/wk, $ 86,724/yr.
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Performed duties of Cardiovascular PA/First Assist/Perfusionist for Pre-operative, Operative and Post-operative phases of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) for open heart surgery.
Preparation included pre-operative safety inspections, maintenance checks, and the safe operation of the Heart Lung Machines (HLM), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), and other related extracorporeal apparatus.
Operated such machines, pumps, and apparatus under proper aseptic techniques appropriate to institute and maintain total body perfusion of the patient during extracorporeal circulation.
Maintained constant surveillance of such machines, pumps, and apparatus in relation to the physical and chemical changes produced in the patient by obtaining blood samples during the appropriate phase of perfusion for the purpose of making pH, pCO2, pO2 and acid-base equilibrium determinations and other such appropriate chemical tests during the procedure.
Administered blood, crystalloid cardioplegia solutions, and appropriate medications via the HLM as directed by the attending Surgeon.
Served as First Surgical Assistant when called upon, and Saphenous vein harvester, and assisted with inpatient pre-op and post-op care.
Evaluated and treated post-op heart and lung patients in follow-up clinics.
Prescribed courses of treatment and medication when required.
Maintained all appropriate documents pertaining to the patient from the pre-operative phase through the end of the post-operative phase of the procedure.
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Performed teaching and patient education.
- Feb 1997 to June 1998: Captain, Active Duty, U.S. Army. 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer, VA. 40 hrs/wk.
Supervisor: LTC (Dr.) Keith Edmondson
Responsible for the health care of over 1500 Soldiers and family members
Supervised and medically trained 10 Medical NCO’s and 27 Medical Corpsmen.
- Aug 1994 to Jan 1996: Captain, Active Duty, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA. 40 hrs/wk.
Supervisor: Major (Dr.) Eric Fajardo.
Served as PA and Squadron Surgeon for the 2/11th Cavalry Squadron at Fort Irwin.
Responsible for the health care of over 1200 Soldiers and family members.
Supervised and medically trained 12 Medical NCO’s and 32 Medical Corpsmen.
- Aug 1993 to Aug 1994: Captain, Active Duty, U.S. Army, Camp Carroll, Korea. 40 hrs/wk.
Supervisor: Major (Dr.) Robert Lather
Served as PA and Battalion Surgeon for the 168th (Forward) Medical Battalion at Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea.
Responsible for the health care of over 1500 Soldiers, family members and Department of the Army Civilians.
Supervised and medically trained 8 Medical NCO’s and 23 Medical Corpsmen.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), since October 1992.
National License: # 1024417, expires: 12/31/2023
- Washington State Physician Assistant License: # 10004781; expires: 09/12/2023
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, expires: 08/10/2022
- DEA: # MC2792655, expires: 08/31/2024
- NPI: # 190*******
AWARDS/HONORS:
- Selected as Soldier of the Year for I Corps and Fort Lewis, WA, 1984.
- Honor Graduate, Primary Leadership School, Fort Lewis, WA, 1983.
- Honor Graduate, Advanced Medical Laboratory Course, (52 weeks), Fort Sam Houston, TX, 1986-87.
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Charles Vernon Coleman
MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
- Society of Army Physician Assistants
- 38th Parallel Medical Society
- American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Certified Clinical Perfusionist
- Instructor, Medical Laboratory Clinical Sciences Division, AMEDD Center & School, Fort Sam Houston, TX, Sept 1987 to Jan 1990.
MILITARY SERVICE:
- Service time: 28 Oct 1982 to 01 Oct 2003, Retired
- Discharge: Honorable
- Retirement Rank: MAJOR
REFERENCES:
1.Dr. Michelle Colkitt, MD; Medical Director/Supervisor
Cascade Health Services
10351 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
2.Dr. Thomas Snead, MD., Assistant Supervisor/Peer
Cascade Health Services
10351 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
3.Dr. Eugene Etzkorn, MD., Hospitalist/Supervisor/Peer
Madigan Army Medical Center. ATTN: Internal Medicine
9040A Jackson Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98431-1100 *********@*******.***
(H) 253-***-****
4.Dr. Paul Axford, M.D.; Chief of Urology/Urologist; Friend
American Lake VA Hospital
ATTN: Urology
9600 Veterans Dr. SW
Lakewood, WA 98493
****.******@**.***
253-***-****/1224/1223 (Surgical Services)
5. Mr. Duane Opp, ARNP; Urgent Care; Peer/Co-worker
American Lake VA Hospital
ATTN: Urgent Care
9600 Veterans Dr. SW
Lakewood, WA 98493
*****.***@**.***
253-***-****/1123
6. Mr. David Mohler, PA-C; Peer/Co-Worker
Madigan Army Medical Center
ATTN: Emergency Medicine
9040A Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98431-1100
7. Mr. Douglas Marcum, PA-C; Peer/Co-Worker
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Madigan Army Medical Center
ATTN: Emergency Medicine
9040A Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98431-1100
8. Mr. Michael Schiefelbein, PA-C: Peer/Co-Worker
*******.*.************.***@****.***
Madigan Army Medical Center
ATTN: Emergency Medicine
9040A Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98431-1100
9. MAJ Genelyn Paz, PA-C: Peer/Co-Worker
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