Alison Richard Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Louisiana, United States

Conducts patient assessments and physical examinations to identify evidence-based patient-centered treatment plans based on age-related, emotional and socioeconomic needs. Analyzes and performs diagnostic, imaging, and laboratory testing. Performs specialized exams such as breast, male and femalegenitourinary and rectal; performs procedures such as I&D, laceration repair, injections, cerumen removal, fluorescein stainingOperates as compassionate outpatient family medicine clinician on main campus and in satellite rural health clinics (Wisner, LA and Chatham, LA) with on and off site physician supervisionLeads a team of nurses in coordination with physician as needed for a 47-bed facility offering COVID-19 care ,acute care and rehabilitation services specializing in treating stroke victims, hip replacements, Parkinson's disease

Clinical experience, June 2020-June 2021- Dermatology, UTMB Galveston, TX- Psychiatry,UTMB Correctional Managed Care Austin, TX- Primary Care, Webster Family Care Webster, TX- Emergency Medicine, UTMB Galveston, TX- General Surgery, UTMB League City, TX- Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, TX- Pulmonary, Mainland Pulmonary Webster, TX- Internal Medicine, Bay Area House Calls Texas City, TX- Cardiology, UTMB Galveston, TX- Autopsy, UTMB Galveston, TX- OB/GYN, UTMB RMCHP Beaumont, TX- Pediatrics, UTMB RMCHP Pasadena, TX+ Obtained advanced medical training during didactic semesters+ Used intake and screening instruments to conduct assessment of needs and to obtain complete medical history+ Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses including sports physicals, breast, cranial nerves, otoscopic, ophthalmoscopic, digital rectal, fundal height, pelvic, and well woman exams. + Consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient assessment and plan + Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms+ Counseled patients on education related to preventable diseases, communicable diseases, and healthy lifestyles+ Administered preventive screenings to patients, including well-woman exams, diabetic screenings and preventive services. + Performed with appropriate supervision: ABGs, immunizations, cervical collar application, testing blood glucose, splint application, cerumen removal, digital rectal exam, EKG, incision and drainage, MMSE, culture collection, nebulizers, pain management, suturing, and venipuncture. + Kept abreast on clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review. + Developed and implemented an appropriate management plan for patients, ranging from newborns to elderly.

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas, United States

Biological Engineering

• Aided in students’ understanding of academic coursework • Advised students in time management and other work skills

Biological Engineering

•Assisted in developing strategies and investigating a three-dimensional co-culture model for vascular calcification •Conducted porcine aortic elastin purification•Cultured human endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells •Exhibited and presented poster at the university’s Undergraduate Research Summer Symposium

Ymca Of Middle Tennessee- Antioch, Tn

•Managed a secure environment to cultivate social skills and friendship among female campers from ages 5-16•Provided guidance campers during daily camp activities, including skills in sports, crafts, kayaking, and archery

Master Of Physician Assistant Studies

Activities and Societies: Area Health Education Center Scholar, Co-founder of Students Working Against Trafficking, American Association.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Student Council President, Shackouls Honors College Service Comittee Member Day one Leadership.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Beta Society, Scholastics, Top 5% of graduating class, ACT 30 and above club, Latin Club