REX ULYSSES NOBLE
Sherrills Ford, NC *****
561-***-**** - *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-qualified healthcare professional with 15+ years of experience caring for patients in fast-paced healthcare settings. Excellent interpersonal communication to interact with teams with expertise in developing physician relationships and behaviors that enhance revenue and enrich the patient encounter. Strong clinical skills, extensive surgical procedural first-assist experience, and analytical abilities with demonstrated understanding of medical conditions, procedures, and compliance requirements. Broad expertise in diverse high-volume clinical settings, drawing on military officer background to deliver exceptional work ethic, timely decision-making skills, personal management, and efficient and patient-focused care process management.
SKILLS
Decision Making, Time Management, Direct Patient Care, Follow-up care, EMR Medical Coding Software, Medicare knowledge, Department Oversight, Healthcare Administration, Verbal and Written Communication, Recordkeeping and Documentation, Surgical and procedural skills, Patient Management. and Preventive Care Expertise.
WORK HISTORY
07/2018 – Present; Orthopedic Physician Assistant Provider- EmergeOrtho – Hickory, NC
Treating urgent care walk-in orthopedic injuries, implementing therapeutic and medication regimens to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence, giving injections, suturing wounds, burn dressings, splinting, and casting. Managing department staff and supplies. Educating patients and families. Consulted with surgeons for surgical intervention.
07/2017 to 07/2018; Orthopedic Physician Assistant- FL Ortho Care- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
In a high-volume practice, worked alongside a neurosurgery fellow, treating acquired and congenital spine cases. Covering high school sporting teams increased firm publicity and community access to care.
12/2013-07/2018 Physician Assistant (Part-time)- Urgent Care of the Palm Beaches WPB, FL
Elicited patient histories, performed physical exams, and directed patient management, treatment, and disposition. Performed procedures to include C.P.R., defibrillation, suturing, stapling, abscess I&D's, and urinary catheter insertion. Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for the monthly board of directors meetings.
07/2013 to 07/2017; Physician Assistant- Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute – PBG, FL
Managed acute orthopedic trauma patients while working with an orthopedic traumatologist and sports medicine specialist in a Level I trauma center.
01/2012 to 07/2013; Orthopedic, PM & R Physician Assistant- Roush Spine I.N.C.
Treated accident-related neck and back pain patients, especially underprivileged communities. Ordered and interpreted Advanced imaging, performed therapeutic injections, and made specialist care referrals.
05/2011 to 01/2012; Sales Associate- The Samui Gazette, Koh Samui – Thailand
Traveled the world and gained new experiences, fostered personal development, and renewed my relationship with my father, who owns his own printing business.
11/2009 to 05/2011; Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County
First assisted in various orthopedics subspecialties of hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and spine cases, and directed patient management, treatment, and disposition.
01/2009 to 12/2009; Neurosurgical Physician Assistant- The Spine Center – PBG, FL
First-Assisted spinal deformity repair and revision surgeries.
Performed hospital rounds, inpatient consultations, and emergency department assessments. Cross-trained on X-ray technology to fill radiology personnel shortages; ordered, interpreted, and recommended therapy.
12/2007 to 02/2008; Emergency Physician Assistant-Holmes Regional Hospital Melbourne, FL
Performed procedures including endotracheal intubations, defibrillation, suturing, stapling, abscess I&D's, lumbar punctures, dislocation reductions, venipuncture/IV placement, arterial blood gases, and urinary catheter insertion.
10/2007 to 12/2008; Surgical First Assist- Physician Assistant Services – Melbourne, FL
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Organized shoulder, knee, and hip replacement materials.
Adjusted and monitored diagnostic and procedure-related equipment.
07/2004 to 07/2005; Acquisitions Officer-Active-Duty US Air Force- Satellite Beach, FL
Required CLEARANCE- S.C.I.
Evaluated investment potential of companies with thorough assessments of historical data, operational activities, and future objectives.
Led, managed and held the acquisitions team accountable for desired acquisition results.
Managed personnel, working collaboratively with biological researchers to build a bioweapon detection site, assisted Project Manager in controlling assets/labor costs and achieving $1 million under budget
Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
Delivered lectures on safety and combat survival skills for a biohazard catastrophe readiness unit.
Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for the executive team.
01/2003 to 07/2004; Pilot Trainee- U.S. Air Force Pilot Training – Del Rio, TX
Trained to fly T-6 Texan complex turbo-prop aircraft and reported concerns.
EDUCATION
12/2021 M.B.A. Healthcare Administration - Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory, NC
07/2007 Physician Assistant - Miami Dade College- Medical Center - Miami, FL
12/2002 Biology - Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
05/2001 US Air Force Officer Training - US Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® - 2022
Physician Assistant License, North Carolina Medical Board 2022
Board-Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - 12-2022
Drug Enforcement Agency: D.E.A. Registration 2022
Basic Life Support, B.L.S. 2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS 2023
Real Estate Sales Associate, 2024
U.S. Air Force Officer Commission, 2002