Educated, motivated, and team oriented individual with a wide variety of hospital experience requiring critical thinking instincts, composure during high-pressure situations, and experience communicating with colleagues, patients, and families. Committed to developing and delivering accurate, evidenced-based, clinical assessments and treatment plans. Looking to transition into a procedure based environment to ensure delivery of compassionate and patient-centered care.
EDUCATION
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina – August 2014 – December 2016
- Master’s of Physician Assistant Practice
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina – August 2009 – June 2010
- Diploma – Interventional Cardiac and Vascular Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington North Carolina – August 2005 – June 2008
- Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, Radiologic Technology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina – August 1999 – June 2003
Bachelor’s of Science, Business Administration – Concentration in Finance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC
Nephrology – Physician Assistant – 11/06/2017 – Present
- Integral member of a collegiate subspecialty consult team who provides direct care to hospitalized patients with disorders of the kidney.
- Evaluate/treat patients with derangements of the kidney, both chronic and acute, disorders of high blood pressure, fluid and edematous states, complex electrolyte and mineral balance, and manage complications of renal failure necessitating dialysis when the kidneys do not function.
- Proficient in managing renal replacement therapy in the form of hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and peritoneal dialysis.
- Responsible for the management of all critically ill renal patients in two demanding ICUs.
- Performs physical exams, demonstrates advanced critical thinking skills, collects and documents data, orders and schedules laboratory studies, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.
- Work in close collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
- EPIC proficient.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit – Physician Assistant – 03/20/2017- 11/01/2017
- Provide and coordinate clinical care for complex, critically ill, cardiothoracic surgery patients.
- Work collaboratively with attending cardiothoracic surgeons by participating in daily rounds.
- Assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Collect and document detailed history, assess client, and provide patient-centered care relevant to the client’s needs, while being managed by supervising cardiothoracic surgeon.
- Experience evaluating and treating postoperative complications.
- Experience ordering infusion therapy including IV fluids, antibiotics, antivirals, electrolytes, and inotropes.
- Report to supervising MD and other interdisciplinary team members regarding client plan of care.
- Manage tubes, devices, and invasive lines.
- ECG interpretation and management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC – 09/2010-08/2014
Cath Lab – Cardiovascular Specialist
- Managed numerous, competing priorities with ease to foster superior patient care.
- Worked cohesively and effectively with interdisciplinary team in a stressful and dynamic environment.
Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC – 06/2008-9/2011
Radiology – Radiologic Technologist
- Performed radiographic procedures, following departmental/hospital policies, procedures, and protocols while maintaining an environment of safety for patients, self, and others.
- Competent in using stationary, mobile, C-arm, and fluoroscopic equipment
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification
- North Carolina Medical Board Licensure
- Drug Enforcement Administration Licensure
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
- Basic Life Support
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, January 2017 – Present
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, January 2017 to present
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2006 – Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
- Primary medical staff for the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC center, NC State football at Carter Finley Stadium, and NC State basketball during Rex employment.
