Physician Assistant Medical
Resume:
Kendra Ruckman PA-C - Curriculum Vitae
*** ***** ***** **, *********, Georgia 30813
Cell: 321-***-**** : *********@*******.***
Professional Summary:
Dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant currently board certified in Georgia with 2 1/2 years of Urgent Care/Family Practice experience. Seeking employment in Florida in a friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working environment. Knowledgeable and caring provider with a professional attitude and excellent communication skills.
Licenses and Certifications:
• NCCPA certified since 2009
• Current BLS and ACLS Certification
• GAPA: Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
• AAPA: American Academy of Physician Assistants
Skills and Highlights:
- Urgent Care and Family Practice experience with a notable patient following
- Patient/family advocate and educator
- Skilled in minor surgical procedures, biopsies, trigger point and joint injections and fracture treatment.
- Capable of practicing independently as well as with a team
- Professional demeanor with great interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate and treat patients both efficiently and effectively.
- Adept in EMR Allscripts: Trained other providers and helped program the system
- High ethical standards with a strong dedication to the well-being of my patients and the success of the practice.
Work Experience:
Certified Physician Assistant
February 2010 to Current
Urgent MD – Augusta, Georgia
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of acute and chronic diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
- Performed various procedures including Incision and Drainage, suturing, skin tag removals, biopsies, basic splinting with Orthoglass, trigger point injections, and joint injections of the knees, shoulders and Sacroiliac joints.
- Served as a preceptor to both existing and applying PA students.
- Assigned as team leader and coordinated work flow of providers and nurses to move patients through the practice expeditiously and with the best care.
- Reconciled billing to ensure that all provided services were accurately documented and appropriately billed.
- Communicated with physicians and other health care providers to provide the best care for patients.
- Performed thorough examinations, ordered labs and other tests appropriately, and analyzed results effectively in order to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases.
- Examined up to 35 patients per day efficiently and effectively.
Medical Assistant
September 2006 to September 2007
Orlando Heart Specialists – Altamonte Springs, Florida
• Administered E.E.C.P (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) Therapy
• Assisted in Nuclear and Chemical Stress Tests and General Exercise Stress Tests.
• Installed and analyzed Holter monitors and Event Recorders.
Education and Training:
Nova Southeastern University 2009
Orlando, Florida
Physician Assistant Studies
Master's Degree Member of the Dean's List
St Augustine School of Medical Assistants 2006
Orlando, Florida
Medical Assistant Certification
Rollins College 2006
Winter Park, Florida
Biology
Bachelor's Degree Member of the Dean's list
Lake Highland Preparatory School 2002
Orlando, Florida, United States
High School Diploma Advanced Placement Courses in English and Biology
References:
Cynthia Murray MD: Supervising Physician
Urgent MD
3686 Wheeler Rd
Augusta, GA 30813
Michael Graham: CEO and CFO
Urgent MD
3686 Wheeler Rd
Augusta, GA 30813
Tammi Pavey PA-C: Clinical Director
Urgent MD
3686 Wheeler Rd.
Augusta, GA 30813
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