Physician Assistant Patient Coordinator

Kacey Rae Buckner Lopez, PA-C *** Timberwood Circle

Lafayette LA (318) 613- 2045

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STATE LICENSURE

Louisiana

California

New York

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport (May 2013- August 2015) Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Northwestern State University (August 2007- December 2010) Bachelor of Science in Biology

Received TOPS Honors Award, President’s Scholarship, Dean’s List ROTATIONS

Elective ENT Rotation- LSUHealth Shreveport June 2014 Emergency Medicine Rotation- University Medical Center July 2014 General Surgery Rotation- LSUHealth Shreveport August 2014 Radiology Rotation- LSUHealth Shreveport August 2014 Psychiatry Rotation- VA Alexandria September 2014 Internal Medicine Rotation- VA Alexandria October- November 2014 Pediatrics Rotation- Natchitoches December 2014 Family Medicine Rotation- LSUHSC- Alexandria January- February 2015 OBGYN- EA Conway- Monroe March 2015 Critical Care- Cabrini- Alexandria April 2015 Orthopedic Surgery- Mid State Orthopedics- Alexandria May 2015 Critical Care Preceptorship- Cabrini May 2015- July 2015 EXPERIENCE

Wall Center for Plastic Surgery June 2010- January 2013 Patient Coordinator - Shreveport, LA

Louisiana Cardiovascular and Thoracic Institute October 2015- December 2016 Physician Assistant/ First Assistant in the Operating Room Alexandria, LA

• Performed patient histories and physical exams

• Handled daily patient rounds (including the CVICU), patient education and discharge summaries Assisted on invasive procedures, such as chest tube insertions, arterial lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps

• Exhibited autonomy in the operating room when required

• Retrieved vascular tissue, including greater saphenous veins for use as a bypass conduit • Often used endoscopic retrieval methods and involved in the industrial aspect of EVH • Performed first assistant duties on all adult cardiac cases, thoracic and major/minor vascular cases EmCare February 1,2017 - March 2018

Sound Physicians March 2018 - May 2021

Schumacher Physicians May 2021- August 2021

Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department

• Perform initial assessment of patient to aid in triage process

• Repair lacerations

• Perform incision and drainage of abscess

• Perform complete history and physical of patient

• Exhibit autonomy in treatment of patients from initial evaluation to discharge by ordering and interpreting appropriate testing

• Initial evaluation of psychiatric patients who potentially need inpatient evaluation/ medicine management. Management of PEC patients.

Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Clinical Director August 2021- Present

• Lead clinic staff, in behaviors, actions and attitude in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the clinic to include scheduling, staffing, training and other administrative duties involving staff.

• Communicates, collaborates and coordinates with Regional Director to ensure company values, mission, philosophy and procedures are embraced.

• Responsible for clinic metrics to include clinical quality, patient satisfaction and visits, etc.

• Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely matter

• Analyzes patient satisfaction survey feedback to understand how to improve services, providing solutions to improve services and care.

• Implement clinical protocols

• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions

• Perform therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.

• Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

• Conducts interviews for clinical staff and makes hiring recommendations.

• Consult with patients through Telehealth

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

American Academy of Physician Assistants – Member since 2013 Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants - Member since 2013 Basic Life Support Provider - February 2014

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider - May 2015

Society of Critical Care Member - Member since June 2015 American Physician Assistant of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery- Member since October 2015 Drug Enforcement Agency License

Controlled Dangerous Substance License

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