Lea Bailey

Springfield, MO *****

adtg65@r.postjobfree.com

+1-573-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Utah - Arizona -

Work Experience

Lead Physician Assistant

Lakeland Behavioral Health System - Springfield, MO May 2012 to May 2022

I have served in a variety of positions with the main responsibilities as a psychiatric physician assistant and the main medical provider of the hospital. In the psychiatric capacity I am responsible as the lead PA to ensure unit coverage is arranged in the absence of a provider to provide continuous patient care. I am there to assist with any questions regarding medical treatment or standards of procedures. I do admissions, manage patients care including medication management, work closely with the social worker to maintain communication with the patient's guardian, lead the treatment team to ensure all aspects of care are being met and meet with the patient on a routine basis to ensure they are achieving treatment goals. As the medical provider I do the History and Physical examinations on all new admissions with some assistance of my supervising medical physician. I check each unit for any acute medical illnesses or injuries and address each issue. Review laboratory results for patient's that might be considered for admission from the emergency room. Make the decision if a patient meets the need to be transferred to a higher level of care for medical treatment.

Physician Assistant

Marshall Family Practice - Marshall, AR

August 2011 to April 2012

Evaluate and treat patients in he acute and urgent care setting in a rural family practice clinic ranging from newborn to geriatric population. Order and interpret laboratory and radiologic studies. Order the proper medications under the scope of practice for my license. Manage and educate patient on disease process such as diabetes, hypertension, coumadin therapy, renal disease, anxiety and depression. Perform physical examinations for the Department of Transportation, school sports, well baby evaluations, daycare placement and referrals for psychological evaluations. Perform minor surgical procedures such as excision biopsies, lipoma removals, toenail removals, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, suture lacerations. Make proper referrals for patients needing specialized medical care. Additional duties include performing radiographic procedures for the clinic. Physician Assistant

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital - Fort Leonard Wood, MO June 2009 to July 2011

Serve as the only health care provider in the Acute Care Clinic which treats active duty, family members, retiree's, and dependents ages two and older. Treat all patients with acute illnesses and injuries which include but are not limited to upper respiratory illnesses, skin conditions, sports injuries, back pain, medication management, depression and anxiety, pneumonia and fractures. Refer to the appropriate clinic for further management then medically necessary. Treat approximately 22 patients per day Monday through Friday

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Liberty Orthopedics - Liberty, MO

November 2008 to June 2009

Orthopedic physician assistant for five orthopedic surgeons who specialize in hand/wrist surgery, sports medicine, total joint replacement and general orthopedics. Duties entail first assist in the operating room for a variety of cases including total joint replacement, hand and wrist surgeries, sports medicine, open reduction internal fixation and hospital rounds. Office patients include seeing follow-up surgical patients, assist with procedures, joint injections, suture removal and casting of fractures. Assist in new office patient evaluations which include evaluate and make treatment plans for various orthopedic injuries and illnesses which may require surgical intervention verses non-invasive treatment options. Evaluate patients for workman's compensation benefits under the strict by-laws for each injury. Physician Assistant

General Leonard Wood Army Medical Hospital - Fort Leonard Wood, MO November 2004 to October 2008

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under the guidance of a physician. Maintain a vast knowledge of specific observation and examination procedures, and the ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks. Perform duties such as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering laboratory studies. Duties include secure the health and development history of patients, record medical data/case histories in the patient's medical records, perform complete medical examinations, order pertinent laboratory studies, radiological examinations and other diagnostic tests. Refer patients to specialty and subspecialty clinics and coordinate complete medical evaluations and recommendations with physicians in all areas of medical specialization. I formulate a working diagnosis and determine if a soldier's current total physical condition meets physical retention standards as outlined in AR 40-501, Chapter 3. I was required to prepare and ensure completion of the narrative summary. I issue profiles in accordance with current Army policy. In emergency situations and crisis intervention, when a physician is not present or immediately available, I would initiate measures to stabilize a patient. Physician Assistant/Radiology Technologist

US Army Active Duty

November 1988 to November 2003

Education

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies Family Practice University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE

November 2007

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE

May 1999

Skills

• EMR Systems

• Case Management

• Experience Administering Injections

• Primary Care Experience

• Hospital Experience

• Medical Imaging

• Crisis Intervention

• Medical Records

• Nursing

• Child & Family Counseling

• Vital Signs

• Patient Care

Certifications and Licenses

PA-C

Physician Assistant License

DEA Certification