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- Responsibilities included evaluating and treating patients in a high acuity Emergency Department and engaging with providers on admitting services and specialty consultants.- Serving as the sole provider in a dedicated Fast Track with a high degree of autonomy.- Role as preceptor/co-preceptor for both PA students and medical students who would see patients before myself, after which we would discuss the patient case, proposed workup and thought process regarding diagnosis, treatment and disposition.

Lima, Ohio Area

- Responsibilities included seeing patients in the emergency department setting under the supervision of the attending physician.- Obtained histories and physicals for present illnesses. Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic laboratory data and radiographic films.- Presenting and discussing patient cases in person and over the phone with accepting physicians for the admission of critically ill patients to the hospital.- Performed minor surgical procedures including incision and drainage of abscesses and boils, and suturing of up to moderately difficult lacerations, with appropriate anesthetic. Techniques for anesthesia included local, field blocks and digital blocks.- Required to work in a fast paced and often stressful environment, and adapt to the differing medical practice styles of the various attending physicians.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

Temporary position filling in for a provider on medical leave.- Responsibilities included evaluating patients admitted to the Hospitalist service and initiating treatment.- Following a patient's hospital stay, including specialist consultation and response to treatment to determine appropriate disposition in collaboration with the attending physician.- Taking calls from nursing staff at night regarding questions pertaining to patient care.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

- Responsibilities included seeing patients for follow up care for chronic problems, reviewing medicines and adjusting dosages as appropriate.- Counseling patients regarding chronic problems to prevent progression and complications of disease.- Evaluating patients with new complaints, ordering appropriate tests and initiating therapy in conjunction with the supervising physician.- Interpreting and discussing laboratory and imaging results with patients and counseling on their implications.- Taking patient calls and appropriately addressing issues over the phone.- Establishing rapport and trust with patients on a long term basis.

United States

- Responsibilities included seeing patients in the emergency department setting under the supervision of the attending physician.- Obtained histories and physicals for present illnesses. Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic laboratory data and radiographic films.- Presenting and discussing patient cases in person and over the phone with accepting physicians for the admission of critically ill patients to the hospital.- Performed minor surgical procedures including incision and drainage of abscesses and boils, and suturing of up to moderately difficult lacerations, with appropriate anesthetic. Techniques for anesthesia included local, field blocks and digital blocks.- Required to work in a fast paced and often stressful environment, and adapt to the differing medical practice styles of the various attending physicians.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Master'S Degree, Physician Assistant