REX SALISBERRY 11601 4th St. N. #2802, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Cell 727-244-1045 rs138eede@westpost.

net Summary * Energetic, self-motivated clinician who effectively combines medical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Clear awareness of diverse backgrounds, alert to widely varied patient needs and circumstances. Collaborative team player, acting as key resource to business leaders, medical doctors, colleagues and allied health professionals. * Health care professional with more than 20 years' experience in direct patient care. Experience Independent Contractor, St. Petersburg, FL Consultant, Aug-Dec 2010 * Advised corporate management in establishment of men's health clinics in Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale areas; trained clinical staff in direct patient care; medication dosing and techniques, collaborated with medical staff in the development of treatment protocols. Sought medical suppliers with competitive bidding processes to reduce overhead and maximize profits. Partnered with compounding pharmacist in developing new products.. * Independently pursuing ongoing education in anti-aging and bio-identical hormone replacement therapies for men and women; developed the ability to communicate effectively on these topics with patients of all ages, assess their needs and provide education and resources accordingly. Florida Men's Medical Clinic, Tampa, FL Medical Assistant, Feb-Aug 2010 * Assist physician with treatment of men's health issues; hormone deficiencies and imbalances. * Assess patients' medical history and perform physical assessments, including venous Doppler studies. Under the physician's supervision, determine appropriate medication and custom dosing regiments for each patient, and educate patients in proper nutrition, hormone replacement therapy and bio-identical treatments. * Advanced to Lab Manager in charge of custom blending of patients' medications, with individual formulations based on patients' needs and medical history. * Educated patients on maximizing their investment through the proper use of medications and recommended lifestyle changes, i.e., diet, exercise, supplements. SunStar Paramedics, Largo, FL Paramedic, May 2000- December 2009

* Caring for injured and sick patients, appropriate treatment during transport to emergency and health care facilities. Utilized advanced EKG techniques to determine if patient was experiencing a cardiac event. IV and medication modalities to prevent exacerbation of conditions. Maintaining airways through intubation and suctioning techniques. Additional care involving CPR and splinting of potential fractures. * Nationally certified 911 Call Taker/Radio Channel Operator responsible for assisting emergency callers with pre-arrival instructions for medical emergencies. Relaying relevant information to responding paramedics and entering information into Computer Aided Dispatch software for sharing of information across multiple agencies. Data entry of call/service information for quality control and educational purposes. Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL Patient Care Tech III, 1998 to 2000 * Assisted emergency room team of doctors and nurses with treatment and care of patients. * Initiated IV lines and urinary catheters, performed casting and phlebotomy skills for labs and cultures, provided care for patients in ER. Advised medical staff of changes in patients' condition, stocked appropriate supplies in treatment rooms. Professional Licenses and Certifications Paramedic, 2010 to 2012, State of Florida, PMD13438 ACLS Provider, 2010 to 2012, American Heart Association Advanced Provider, 2008 to 2011, International Trauma Life Support Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals, 2008 to 2010, American Academy of Pediatrics Advanced EMD, 2010, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch BLS Healthcare Provider, 2010 to 2012, American Heart Association BLS Instructor, 2009 to 2011, American Heart Association, Florida Education Paramedic, 1991 InService PRN Educators, Kirksville, MO Private instructional training in paramedic studies. General Ed, 1999 Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville, FL General education References

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