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net EDUCATION: Philadelphia University; Phila, PA Physician Assistant Studies G.,C. 1998 Widener University; Chester, PA Bachelor Science May 1989 B.S. Management Medical Specialist Cert. 1982 U.S. Army Medical School Emergency treatment OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Physician Assistant position in a reputable medical facility that wo uld provide an opportunity to enhance, and further develop my knowledge and skil ls in the medical field. Qualifications Summary: * Licensed Physician Assistant with 11 years of medical practice experience with a strong diverse clinical background. * A team player with a positive attitude, who can develop a professional relati onship with his supervising physicians, patients, medical staff and public. * Extensive training in emergency medicine, psychiatry, drug addiction and prima ry care principles and practices. * Extremely skilled at making administrative and procedural decisions within an organization guidelines. * The capability to communicate medical information to professional practitioner s, medical staff, and general public flawlessly * Trained to react calmly, effectively, and efficiently in emergency situations to maintain quality, safety, speed, and infection control standards. * Performed full medical examinations using standard medical procedures on male and female on a daily basis. * Able to supervise and train employees as well as, prioritize, organize, schedu le work assignments, and perform numerous tasks simultaneously. * The ability to observe, asses, and record symptoms, reactions, and the progres s of the patient. * Up to date knowledge of drugs and their indications, dosing, side effects, pro per administration as well as cost. * Performed in-office minor surgical procedures. Provided, pre-op, and post-op c are after major and minor procedures. Also, * Educated patients and families as to the nature of the disease, and provided i nstructions on proper care, and treatment. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE: 3/09- Present General internal medicne, Havertown ,PA 3/99-3/09 Prison Health System Inc. Philadelphia, PA

*Frequently used independent judgment in a clinical setting to diagnose, and tre

at a diverse population of patients with chronic, acute, and mental illnesses. *Performed complete history and physicals, order and interpret laboratory and di agnostic test. Referred patients to the proper specialist *Triaged urgent and emergent cases, reviewed patients medical records to determi ne health status and a plan of treatment for medical, and the mentally ill. *Trained to react calm, and effectively in stressful and emergency situations. *Assisted and performed minor surgical procedures, Performed venipunctures, naso gastric tubing insertions, intravenous lines, electrocardiograms, suturing, stap ling, placing and removing casts and splints. *Continued rehabilitation for injured patients and palliative care for terminall y ill patients. *Counseled and treated patients with minor to severe substance abuse. *Treated psychiatric patients who exhibit unpredictable, impulsive, and dangerou s behavior. *The ability to deal directly with patients, create a professional bond which fa cilitates communication. *The capable of long periods of intense visual, auditory, and olfactory observat ions, mental alertness, standing, walking, bending and lifting. *Experienced in all treatment setting which include children, adolescents, adult s, older adults, and dually diagnosed patient. Liscense: 1.medicine 2.Osteopathic Certifcations: N.C.C.P.A. 1999- present References: available by request