Care Physician Medical Director
Resume:
PAULA PATTON
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania *****
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Compassionate physician bringing 28 years of comprehensive experience in diagnosing, treating and providing continuous care hospital inpatients and outpatient adult patients. Determined and understanding professional with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Expertise in geriatric care and committed to providing all patients with excellent evidence-based care and support to help improve quality of life. Supervision & Leadership
Board-Certifications in Internal Medicine and
Geriatrics
Fellowship-trained in Geriatrics
Experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Obtained a Certificate in College Teaching at Drexel University
Good Work Ethic
Planning & Organizing
Problem Resolution
Active Listening
12/2022 to 04/2023
HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL
Meadowbrook, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 07/2022 to 01/2023
GREATER PHILADELPHIA HEALTH ACTION
Philadelphia, PA
Primary Care Physician
Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology. Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients. 05/2022 to 10/2022
READING HOSPITAL
Reading, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 03/2022 to 04/2022
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
New Castle, DE
Hospitalist
Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology. SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients. 11/2020 to 05/2021
CROZER- KEYSTONE HEALTH NETWORK
Upland, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 06/2018 to 11/2020
CROZER- KEYSTONE HEALTH NETWORK
Upland, PA
Academic Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 06/2020 to 07/2020
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Reading, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 10/2019 to 12/2019
UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL
Uniontown, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 12/2018 to 12/2018
POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL
Pottstown, PA
Hospitalist
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
04/2018 to 12/2018
PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
DuBois, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 05/2016 to 12/2018
DOCTORS CHOICE HOSPICE, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Medical Director
Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities. Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care. 03/2017 to 02/2018
NAZARETH HOSPITAL
Philadelphia, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 01/2016 to 02/2017
PHILADELPHIA NURSING HOME-FAIRMOUNT LONG TERM CARE Philadelphia, PA
Geriatrician
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
11/2014 to 03/2016
MULTICARE HOME HEALTH CARE
Willow Grove, PA
House Call Physician
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 01/2013 to 12/2014
GOOD SHEPHERD-PENN PARTNERS LTACH
Philadelphia, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 08/2012 to 11/2012
ARIA FRANKFORD AND TORRESDALE HOSPITAL
Philadelphia, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 12/2010 to 04/2012
PHILADELPHIA DETENTION CENTER
Philadelphia, PA
Medical Director
Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities. Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care. Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care. Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national and federal requirements. Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
11/2010 to 03/2011
LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL
Lewistown, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 08/2010 to 08/2010
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Waynesburg, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 03/2010 to 06/2010
LANSDALE HOSPITAL
Lansdale, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 12/2009 to 02/2010
ABINGTON HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON HEALTH
Abington, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 09/2008 to 09/2009
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER
Springfield, PA
Hospitalist
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. 07/2007 to 09/2009
TORRESDALEMULTICARECROZER- KEYSTONE HEALTH NETWORK Glen Mills, PA
Primary Care Physician
Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses. 04/2005 to 05/2008
BUCKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Doylestown, PA
Correctional Medicine Doctor
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
09/2003 to 12/2007
SOLO PRACTICE
Philadelphia, PA
House Call Physician
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 07/2005 to 03/2007
HEARTLAND HOSPICE
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Medical Director
Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities. Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care. Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care. Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national and federal requirements. Observed delivery of care and business activities and made recommendations to improve programs, case management and clinical management.
07/2001 to 08/2003
LIFE PROGRAM ST AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
Philadelphia, PA
Geriatrician
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
07/1999 to 06/2001
LIFE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA
Geriatrician
Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms. Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies. 07/1995 to 06/1998
TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC.
Philadelphia, PA
Primary Care Physician
Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses. MASTERS IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Expected in 06/2023 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
M.D. 05/1992
Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO BACHELOR OF ARTS 06/1985
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Temple University Hospital- Philadelphia,PA-Internal Medicine Internship and Residency-1992-1995 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, PA-Geriatrics Fellowship- 1998-1999 Pennsylvania Medical License Exp 12/31/2024
NY Medical License Exp 11/30/2023
Internal Medicine Exp 12/2031
Geriatrics Exp 12/2023
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Exp 12/2014
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