Ashley Coleman
Pooler, GA ***22
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Education
Master of Physician Assistant May 2015
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia
Bachelor of Integrative Studies May 2010
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Honors: cum laude
Major: Exercise Science
Associates of Applied Health Science May 2008
Baker College
Clinton Township, MI
Honors: summa cum laude
Certificate: Massage Therapy
Work Experience
Physician Assistant August 2019-March 2022
Coastal Empire Orthopedics, Savannah, Georgia
Evaluate and treat new patients, follow-ups, and post-operative patients, assist supervising physician with documenting and evaluating patients, evaluate X-rays, give steroid and viscosupplementation injections, cast patients, splint patients, first assist in operating room, round on post-op patients, prescribe physical therapy, order MRI/CT when applicable, prescribe appropriate medications, and manage medical assistants and x-ray technicians.
Physician Assistant November 2016-August 2019
National Spine and Pain Center, Cumberland, Maryland
Evaluate new patients, follow up with current patients, refill narcotic and non-narcotic medication, evaluate and schedule patient for interventional procedures, monitor for narcotic compliance with urine drug screen reviews, pill counts, and CRISP/PMP review, provide proper narcotic use education, evaluate for aberrant drug-related behavior, educate patient on conservative treatments for pain, and refer patients to proper continuation of care to various specialties.
Physician Assistant March 2016-November 2016
OrthoNow Urgent care/Savannah Orthopedics, Savannah/Pooler, Georgia
Evaluate and treat walk-ins, new patients, and follow-ups, perform ARP therapy on patients, evaluate X-rays, give steroid and viscosupplementation injections, cast patients, splint patients, suture lacerations, prescribe physical therapy, order MRI/CT when applicable, prescribe appropriate medications, and manage medical assistants and x-ray technicians.
Physician Assistant July 2015-March 2016
Virginia Orthopedic and Spine Specialists, Portsmouth/Suffolk, Virginia
Perform pre-operative history and physicals, first assist in surgeries, preform knee cortisone and Euflexxa injections, see post-operative/follow-up/new patients, interpret x-rays/MRIs, order MRIs/CTs appropriately, prescribe medications when appropriate, round on inpatients, place post-operative orders, answer patient phone calls, and manage the injury clinic for high-school students at physical therapy office once a week.
Massage Therapist 2007-2012
Lifetime Fitness, Shelby MI
Perform massages on clients, athletic rehabilitative exercises, prenatal massage, Counsel patients on healthy living and health products within the store.
Certifications/Licensure
NCCPA Expires 12/31/23
DEA Active
Georgia License Active
Maryland License Active
Virginia License Active
South Carolina License Active