Medical Assistant Chiropractic Doctor, EMT-A, veteran

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Keego Harbor, MI

WILLIAM GISCHIA SR DC

Summary

Experienced Chiropractor adept at assessing, treating and counseling patients. Knowledgeable about marketing, customer service and recordkeeping requirements for successful practice. Prepared to bring expertise to challenging new role.

Focused on promoting patient health through effective chiropractic techniques. Well-versed in the neuromusculoskeletal system and strategies for improving physical abilities and reducing pain. Patient-oriented Chiropractic Physician and Naval Corpsmen with 35 years' experience in direct patient care, clinic administration and community outreach in healthcare facilities. Expertise in patient assessment, treatment plan development and clinic workflow optimization. Demonstrated success in patient and public education, combined with ability to increase participation in specialized health and wellness programs. Dedicated healthcare professional with 22 +year record of success in providing chiropractic care. Adept at completing and reading x-rays, evaluating conditions and diagnosing conditions. Excellent communication, conflict management and interpersonal abilities.

Responsible doctor with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 35 years of experience in healthcare. Clinical Director with a track record of managing personnel, finances, facility operations and admissions while providing the highest quality care.

Accomplished Chiropractic Physician offering 22+ years of experience in wellness product solutions. Polished and articulate professional adept at relating and engaging other medical specialists, potential customers, and diverse levels of sales and administrative personnel. Highly knowledge in Chiropractic and Biomechanicanics, spanning competitive offerings, cutting-edge developments, instructional training and on-site guided applications. Proven to excel at various sales approaches and techniques which establish trusting relationships, productive communications and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Gonstead, Thompson, Diversified, Sigma

Ultralign G2 technique

Drop table use

Diagnostics abilities

Injury support

Needs assessments

Patient relations

Patient Care and Education

Health counseling

Relationship management

Extensive ER experience

Patient care planning

Patient and family focused

Extensive medical terminology knowledge

Strong medical ethic

Critical thinking proficiency

Team leader

Mentoring and coaching

Speaking clearly

Staff training and development

Individual instruction

Experience

Chiropractic Physician

Self @ Harbor Family Chiropractic Center PLC

Oversaw various all projects from conceptualization to completion. Provided outstanding chiropractic healthcare and wellness service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions. Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction.

Created communication strategies to meet client objectives. Diagnosed, treated and prevented mechanical disorders of musculoskeletal system. Performed manual adjustments to spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system 1927 Shewchenko Dr, Highland, MI 48356 H: 248-***-**** ***********@****.**********.*** 08/1985 to 09/1989

WA

conditions.

Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.

Utilized diverse manual manipulation techniques and specialized tools and equipment to alleviate pain and improve mobility.

Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment. Developed and actualize plans to streamline patient flows, increase office and patient care efficiency, and generate new revenues.

Recommended implementation support devices such as straps, tapes, bandages, braces and non-pharmacologic pain management regimens to achieve treatment plan outcome goals. Offered scoliosis screenings at local schools and provided public education on spinal hygiene to alleviate common causes of back pain.

Recruited, trained and mentored staff members on clinic policies and procedures, patient interaction and innovations in chiropractic medicine.

Studied marketing strategy, patient education approaches and stress management skills to increase knowledge base.

Emphasized recuperative strength of body to heal itself without drugs or surgery. Evaluated patients' musculoskeletal and nervous systems and spine, utilizing chiropractic diagnosis to determine conditions and recommend appropriate treatment. Conducted monthly lecture series and held weekly health and wellness seminars and monthly patient appreciation events.

Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and injury self-management. Created educational materials on wellness related topics such as exercise, nutrition and stress management.

Treated on average 200+ patients weekly, including accurately documenting and maintaining patient notes and charts.

Analyzed x-rays to locate source of patient difficulties and rule out fractures or diseases. Reviewed clinic performance metrics utilizing statistical analysis to evaluate clinic procedure and marketing effectiveness.

Provided constructive feedback to enhance staff competencies and care quality. Documented and maintained accurate and updated patient case histories. Consulted with patients upon reviewing health and medical histories to create a care plan. Applied knowledge of Chiropractic adjusting techniques, X-ray analysis and Exam Findings to treat patient concerns.

Educated patients on quality of life benefits through routine chiropractic care. Provided services to alieve pain and increase physical mobility in patients. Assessed issues with neuromusculoskeletal systems and performed adjustments to help resolve disorders.

Prepared detailed patient case histories.

Obtained and recorded patients' medical histories and treatment progress to affect car plans and stargeties.

Completed full reviews of patient histories as well as complete physical, neurological and orthopaedic examinations.

Arranged diagnostic x-ray procedures to determine cause of patients condition, symptom or complaint. Directed daily activities and managed clinic budget and durable medical equipment expenditures. Obtained and recorded medical histories and ordered diagnostic images to diagnose health problems. Monitored marketing activities, performance and human resource functions. Educated patients regarding positive lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise and stress management. United States Navy Veteran

USN

Navy Hospital Corspmen; EMT- A,

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent 01/1990 to 12/1992

Oak Park, MI

concerns.

Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.

Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.

Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details. Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and interpreted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients. Observed and carrie out physician and nursing orders. Assessed patients, recorded vitals, and documented medical histories; evaluated patient responses.Updated and maintained patient charts and communicated changes to nurses and physicians to ensure continuum of care.

Provided direct patient care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being. Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability. Treated patients following physician's orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.

Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record. Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy careand wound management. Provided excellent direct patient care through one on one contact Care Aided patients with functional mobility and daily task performance to increase comfort and reduce disability.

Measured and monitored patient vital signs.

Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Medical Assistant

Lazar Podiatry

Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs. Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.

Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs. Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.

Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.

Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.

Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations. Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment. Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.

Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents. Sterilized medical instruments as needed.

Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal. Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control. Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure. 1996

Davenport, IA

1993

Ypsilanti, MI

Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories. Acted as a liaison between physician and patient.

Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.

Performed diagnostic imaging procedures, including x-ray. Education and Training

Chiropractic Physician

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Pre-Med

Eastern Michigan University

Activities and Honors

Member, Michigan Association of Chiropractors Presidents Club Palmer Alumni Student Endowment Fund contributor

Leading Physicians of the world honors 2017

Knights of Columbus 3 rd Degree

NRA life member

Michigan Association of Chiropractors PAC fund contributor

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