Psychiatric and Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant - Resurgence Behavioral Health - Orange County/Los Angeles/Riverside, California
(2024-08)
- Worked under the supervision and scope of practice of licensed Psychiatrist to prescribe psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders including, but not limited to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Personality Disorders
- Managed and treated patients for acute detoxification from substances including alcohol, opioids, and sedatives.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose, assessed suicidal/homicidal risks, need for inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, ordering emergency order of detention when necessary
- Mentored newly hired physician assistants, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Provider Manager - Addiction Specialist of Southern California - Orange County California
(2020-04 - 2024-08)
- Manage medications and primary care concerns for detoxification and rehabilitation of patients recovering from substance abuse
- Coordinated with case management, nursing staff, administrators to ensure implementation of care plan, proper monitoring, EMR updates and policy changes
- Hire, train, and manage medical providers for facilities throughout the country. Delegate responsibilities amongst providers.
- Evaluate and treat patients for psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar, and ADHD
Urgent Care Physician Assistant - Reliant Urgent Care - Los Angeles California
(2019-08 - 2021-05)
- Worked independently under the supervision and scope of practice of licensed Physicians to evaluate, prioritize, diagnose and stabilize patients
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations, gathered patient medical data, ordered appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, interpreted imaging and laboratory testing, appropriately diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in both adult and pediatric populations in acute care settings
- Prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
- Experienced, proficient in numerous procedures including incision/drainage, simple and complex suturing of lacerations, splinting, removal of soft tissue foreign bodies, traumatic eye injury examinations, I&Ds
Urgent Care Physician Assistant - Adventist Health Glendale - Glendale California
(2019-09 - 2020-05)
- Collaborated with supervising physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for various urgent care cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely, efficient, and compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
