WARREN PAIGE SIMMS
adz0wj@r.postjobfree.com 443-***-**** Chester, VA 23831
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Summary: Passionate physician assistant dedicated to providing exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. Skilled in physical examination, evaluation, and treatment planning, demonstrating efficient and expedient resolution. Dedicated teammate with hands-on experience forging trust-based relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Physician Assistant History & Physical Exam Diagnosis Treatment Planning
Splinting Suturing Orthopedic Casting X-Rays DEA License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Multi-Specialty Healthcare, Baltimore, MD 2013 to 2021
Physician Assistant
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated adults and pediatric patients suffering orthopedic, personal, or Workers' Compensation injuries. Performed intake history and physical examination, including basic and advanced orthopedic and neurological exams. Interpreted laboratory and x-ray data, diagnosing and implementing treatment plans. Expertise within orthopedic x-ray interpretation, appropriate casting, and splinting modalities. Assumed role of acting supervisor in absence of supervising physician.
MD Immediate Care (MDIC), Havre de Grace, MD 2014 to 2015
Physician Assistant
Provided emergency, fast-track medical care, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients until permanent closure of clinic. Performed minor surgery, casting, splint, suturing, and I&D.
Bowie Medical Center Emergency Department, Bowie, MD 2011 to 2013
Physician Assistant
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients in emergency clinic. Ordered and interpreted laboratory test, x-rays, EKGs, CT and MRI scans. Closed reduction of orthopedic fractures with effective neurological blocks performed. Completed complex and facial laceration repair, casting, and splinting.
Physician House Calls, Glen Burnie, MD 2010 to 2012
Physician Assistant
Travelled to patients' homes, providing in-home medical evaluations. Evaluated patient needs and developed comprehensive treatment plans. Provided full-time care 2010–2011; worked as needed 2011–2012.
Andrews AFB Emergency Department (RLM Services, Inc.), Capitol Heights, MD 2010
Physician Assistant (Contractor)
Contracted with emergency department from January 2010 to October 2010, providing medical services to patients in trauma setting until DoD budget cuts led to non-renewal of civilian contract.
Night Time Pediatrics and Adult Care, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, & Gambrills, MD 2004 to 2009
Physician Assistant
Traveled to urgent care locations to assist staff with fast-track patient care, acting as medical supervisor in absence of supervising physician.
Additional Experience:
Physician Assistant – Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department, Baltimore, MD
Physician Assistant – Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD
Physician Assistant – Friends Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Physician Assistant – Salisbury Medical Center, Salisbury, MD
Physician Assistant – University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
Physician Assistant – Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Instructor – Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Major: Biology, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD
Associate of Science, Major: Biology, Minor: Pre-med, Wesley College, Dover, DE
Advanced Physician Assistant Training, Major: Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Physician Assistant Program, Essex Community College, Baltimore, MD
Respiratory Therapy Degree, California College of Respiratory Therapy, San Diego, CA
Respiratory Therapist Program, Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, MD
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
NCCPA - #1016416
VA PA - License #011*******
MD Physician Assistant - License #C00945
Respiratory Therapist Registry - License #C03086 (Inactive)
Prescriptive Drug, CDS, & DEA Licenses - United States Drug Enforcement Administration
AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Maryland and Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants
ACHIEVEMENTS
Registered respiratory therapist, providing 8 years of service with Peninsula General Medical Center. Coordinated respiratory department's initiation of neonatal stabilization team, providing neonatal intubations, ventilator management, and helicopter transport.