Lani Ellis Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

-Oceanside Family Medicine – Bolivia, NCProvides primary and preventive care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Diagnoses, treats, and manages a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Orders and interprets labs, diagnostic tests/images, and refers to specialists when appropriate. Focus on preventive care with a knowledge of recommended health screenings and monitoring.-Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine – Multiple Locations in Northern VirginiaProvided immediate care for a variety of acute conditions, such as URI/flu-like symptoms, asthma, allergic reactions, lacerations, sprains, minor fractures, minor infections, and gynecological concerns. Ability to recognize more serious conditions and direct patient to emergency room or urgent referral to specialist for advanced care. Ordered diagnostic tests, including X-rays, and prescribed appropriate treatments with a focus on patient education and recommended follow-up. Performed DOT, pre-employment, and school physicals.

Reston, Va

Provided diagnoses and treated patients with spectrum of spinal health problems, including disc herniation, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, and spinal deformities. Reviewed and dictated diagnostic studies, including radiographs, MRIs, and CT scans. Performed epidural and steroid injections using fluoroscopy guidance. Shared call and hospital rounding schedule with colleagues. Completed one-year residency program in medical and surgical management of spinal disorders.

Largo, Fl

Managed a federally-funded (HHS grant) youth development/education program which educated young people (6th grade-college) on the importance of goal-setting, healthy relationships, and how to avoid risky behaviors such as drug/ alcohol abuse and risky sexual activity. Supervised a paid staff of (6) health educators and an administrative assistant. Trained, observed, and evaluated health educators. Oversaw curriculum development for all community education programs, including parent workshops. The More2Life program served over 8,000 students and 600 parents annually.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Taught a 16-week Health Education course (8th grade). Led a Health Awareness Task Force and implemented several school-wide programs, such as an employee wellness program, salad bar for students and SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco) Club. Selected to serve as part of the Health Curriculum Development Team for Pinellas County Schools.

Master'S Degree Mshs/Mph, Physician Assistant Studies, Maternal And Child Health

Activities and Societies: - Graduated with Honors, Alpha Eta Honor Society (Inducted 2014) - George Washington University Physician.

Bachelor'S Degree, Exercise And Sports Sciences

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors