Angela R Bailey
Frankfort
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant and mid-level practitioner with several years of experience in delivering direct clinical care to diverse patient populations. Highly skilled in communicating complex health care issues to supervisors and personnel and devising plans to meet patient physical and psychological care needs. Expertise in providing preventive care, actualizing emergency interventions and performing non-invasive procedures to restore and maintain patients' health. Proven leadership abilities that guide healthcare professionals towards achievement of patient outcome goals while optimizing activities and driving organizational missions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physicians Assistant
Frankfort Pediatrics
Frankfort
03.1997 - 03.2008
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded medical histories.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans with supervising physicians.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests and procedures for pediatric patients.
- Scheduled medical appointments.
- Performed insurance billing.
- Educated families on treatment options and preventive care measures.
- Provided support during minor surgical procedures and interventions.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Responded to patient inquiries and coordinated follow-up appointments.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling, and gluing, and used butterfly bandages.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Replenished office supplies and kept every room patient-ready for optimal operations.
Education
Henry County High
New Castle, KYSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Midway University
Midway, KYSkills
- Patient assessments
- Diagnostic tests
- Electronic health records
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Medical consultations
- Practice management
- Quality assurance
- Billing and coding
- Care coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
- Family communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Stress management
- Managing charts
- Documenting vitals
- Implementing treatment plans
- Preventive care
- Discharge planning
- Suturing
- Performing physicals
- Assessing needs
- Physical examination
- Evaluating culture results
- Surgical assistance
- Discharge summaries
- Telephone triage
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Physicians Assistant
Frankfort Pediatrics
03.1997 - 03.2008
Henry County High
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Midway University