Trenton, New Jersey, United States
I am currently a Physician Assistant willing to learn, grow and improve my existing skills in a diverse and challenging environment.
Responsible for ensuring patron satisfaction.
Surgical ICU Assessment and management of SICU and SDU patients for Orthopedic, Neurosugery, Vascular, ENT, and General Surgery services. Placed hep-lock IV under ultrasound guidance and performed ABGs. Assisted with Invasive line placement and mechanical ventilation management.
General Surgery First assist on variety of general surgery procedures: Laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/ open hernia repair, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic/open small and large bowel resection. Assessed and managed patients pre- and post-operatively.
Trauma surgery Assisting in Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma resuscitation. Assisted with invasive line placement and FAST exams. Determining differential diagnosis and plan of care for trauma and SICU patients. Conducted weekly follow up with trauma patients in clinic. Dressing and wound care for trauma patients. Assessing patients pre and post operative.