Physician Assistant Certified

Seasoned Physician Assistant with a robust background at Perspective Behavioral and Pain Solutions, showcasing expertise in differential diagnoses and acute chronic condition management. Excelled in patient education, telemedicine, and utilizing EHR, complemented by exceptional interpersonal communication. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through comprehensive, culturally competent care.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — Perspective Behavioral and Pain Solutions Des Plaines, Illinois, May 2017 - Present

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — American Home Visiting Physicians Mt Pleasant, June 2016 - March 2017

LAWRENCE WIGGINS

Phone +1-847-***-****

Email **********@*****.***

Address Zion, Illinois 60099

• Policy and program development • Differential diagnoses expertise

• Triage • Diagnostic tools familiarity

• Medical terminology in English • Hospice and palliative care experience

• Discharge summaries • Intravenous therapy comprehension

• Internal medicine • Culturally competent care

• Viral diseases • Evaluating culture results

• Patient evaluation/intervention • Assessing pathophysiology

• Professional bedside manner • Stasis ulcers

• Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines • Interpreting radiology results

• Interpreting laboratory results • Managing prescription refills

• Electronic medical records • Competent in physical assessments

• Postoperative evaluations • Hospital consultations

• Office consultations • Working with specialists

• Active Listening • Written Communication

• Chronic Disease Management • Professional Demeanor

• Interpersonal Communication

Performed physical examinations, developed treatment plans and provided patient education for a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.

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• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical data quickly during urgent situations.

• Educated patients on preventive health measures related to their diagnoses or lifestyle choices.

• Proficient in evaluating and managing homebound adult patients remotely through telemedicine and the use of EHR. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

American Home Visiting Physicians

Mt Pleasant, September 2015 - June 2016

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT IN ONCOLOGY — Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center Zion, January 1995 - September 2015

HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, INDEPENDENT DUTY SUBMARINE HOSPITAL CORPSMAN AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — U S Navy

US, November 1970 - January 1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

— Wayland Baptist University Off Campus Program

TX, Jan 2001

• I managed home bound individuals with multiple chronic medical problems

• I ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests

• I prescribed medications including schedule II medications as authorized by my supervising physician I was required to contact various nursing agencies, pharmacies, insurance companies including Medicare to order durable medical equipment and physical therapy, and in home nursing when appropriate

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• I am proficient in the use of EHR in Practice Fusion.

• I worked in collaboration with the Medical Oncologist treating returning cancer patients with prescribed chemotherapy

• I sat in with new patient consults and helped in developing a treatment plan for their specific cancer

• I ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests

• I referred patients to other specialist and sub specialist I worked as part of a patient empowered team which included a nutritionist, Naturopathic physician, mind and Body counselors, and religious guidance when needed

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• I made rounds within the associated hospital on the patients associated with our team

• I prescribe medications including schedule II medications as authorized by my supervising physician When required I contacted insurance companies to discuss the treatment or test requested that was being denied at the time.

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• I attended Pharmacy Technique training after completing my basic Hospital Corps studies I worked In a high volume pharmacy that filled over a thousand prescriptions for active duty members and family members as well as retirees and their families

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I under went training for Independent Duty as a Hospital Corpsman and ultimately was chosen to go through training for submarine and nuclear medicine

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• After training, I was the ship's Medical Officer and Radiation Health Officer for almost three years

• I was chosen to attend the Physician Assistant training through George Washington University

• I competed training in 1983 and passed the certification exam that same year

• I treated military family members for active and retired members

• I have treated women but only limited pediatric exposure

• My last tour at sea was aboard an aircraft carrier with over 5000 men and women aboard at any given time. EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MEDICINE

— George Washington University

Jun 1982

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

— Mohegan College

Jun 1980

• Physician Assistant Certified • Physician Assistant License State of Illinois

• DEA Controlled Substance License • BCLS

• American Association of Physician Assistants

• Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology

• Illinois Association of Physician Assistants

• Association of Navy Physician Assistants

Recognized for successful implementation and leadership in Patient Empowered Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion Illinois.

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• Recognized for 20 years of dedicated service at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Zion Illinois

• Successful completion of Re-certification Examination for Physician Assistants every 6 years since 1982. Active member and leader of the Pain Management Team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Zion Illinois for 10 years.

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• Active member of Tumor Board at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Zion Illinois for 20 years. CERTIFICATIONS

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