Physician Assistant Primary Care
Resume:
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HOLLY FERGUSON
*************@*****.*** 714-***-**** Chandler, AZ 85248
Seasoned physician assistant with 40+ years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities working with healthcare teams towards achievement of patient outcome goals. Currently entering “retirement”- anticipate combining my medical practice knowledge to the medical coding component of medicine.
Patient assessment
Electronic medical records
Medication management
Diagnostic imaging
Reviewing & analyzing medical notes,
analyzing medical notes
* Medical Coding utilizing ICD-10, CPT-2025, HCPCS II Locum Tenon positions Multiple
Locations, CA
Physician Assistant
12/2021 - 11/2025
Primary care/family practice. As above.
Retired 11/2025.
Multiple over 42 years of practice,
Southern California
Physician Assistant Certified
06/1982 - 12/2024
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits. Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists. Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision. Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies. Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations. Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary. Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice. Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through Summary
Skills
Experience
continuing education courses.
Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care. Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security. Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history. Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care. Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal. Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results, and reported symptoms.
Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
Intermountain Healthcare St. George,
Utah
Physician Assistant
12/2016 - 10/2021
Memorial Medical Care Westminster,
California
Physician Assistant
03/2015 - 08/2016
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
Diamond Bar, California
Physician Assistant
10/1995 - 03/2015
Bristol Park Medical Group CA
Physician Assistant- Certified
Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
04/1985 - 10/1995 Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations. Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
USC Los Angeles, CA
Some College (No Degree) in Physician Assistant Program 10/1983
University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
10/1983
AAPC On Line
Physician Assistant-Certification in Primary Care
Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:
CPT-2025
HCPCS II
ICD- 10
Pending Certification by July-August 2025.
Online Learning - ~80-85% GPA. Final exam completed by 7/25. Workshops and Seminars Attended: as scheduled
Education and Training
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