Melissa Kelly
Pittston
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant seeking to join dedicated and compassionate medical team to improve healthcare delivery. Driven to work with patients seeking to return to healthy and active lifestyles. Committed to achieving excellent outcomes in patient care and team efforts. Knowledgeable Physician Assistant experienced collecting and documenting vitals, complete physical examinations and diagnose chronic and acute conditions. Detail-oriented and systematic team player with strong dedication to patient care and well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Concentra Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 32
- Provided medical consultations and treatments for a variety of orthopedic injuries sustained in an occupational setting.
- Perform repair of lacerations
- Record complete medical histories, progress notes and assessment details in Citrix and Allscripts system.
- Perform non-invasive medical procedures including wound repair, removal of foreign objects, debridement of wounds
- Strong interpersonal skills developed by participating in a team working group
- Order laboratory testing when necessary as well as review laboratory results
- treat and manage urgent care visits with the pediatric, adolescent, and adult population.
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Physician Assistant
Geisinger Health System
01.2006 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with diligent follow-up care and comprehensive discharge instructions.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Supported patient education initiatives by creating informative materials on various health topics and preventative measures.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
Physician Assistant
Advanced Pain Management Specialists
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Hours per week: 40
- Collaborated with physicians to implement non invasive treatment interventions.
- Prescribed and regulated medication as authorized by supervising physician.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Established medical diagnoses and conferred with physician team to discuss findings and treatment plans.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use.
- Triaged patient calls and emails to best respond to questions concerning treatment, symptoms and medication management.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine Studies
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2001
Skills
- 1 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Certificate # 1059971 Expiration: December 2024
- 2 Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs License # MA051495 Expiration date: December 2024
- 3 United States Drug Enforcement Administration DEA # MM2783276 Expiration date: December 2024
- 4 American Heart Association CPR/BCLS Expiration date: May 2024
Additional Information
- Experienced in written and oral communication, clinical decision making, EMR, telemedicine, and video conferencing.
- USA Citizen
- Veteran's Status: N/A
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Concentra Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Geisinger Health System
01.2006 - 12.2022
Physician Assistant
Advanced Pain Management Specialists
08.2003 - 12.2005
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
King's College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine Studies
King's College
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