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Alexander Moore
35, Monroe Street
Boston, MA, 1765
555-986-987

JOB OBJECTIVE

Seeking a responsible physician assistant position with a reputed medical facility where I can maximize my hands-on skills and knowledge in medical field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Licensed physician assistant with over 7 years of experience.
• Self-confidence and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of methods and principles of general medicine, methods of diagnosing and treating medical disorders.
• Ability to examine, diagnose and recommend treatment of physical diseases and deficiencies; interpret laboratory analyses and diagnostic images.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case histories.

Physician Assistant (1999-Present)
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA

• Obtain detailed, accurate medical history and perform comprehensive physical examinations on pediatric patients.
• Perform examination and evaluation of pediatric patients and reinforce information presented by the attending physician to the patient and/or family as necessary.
• Order necessary diagnostic tests, consultations, and procedures as indicated or requested by the attending physician.
• Perform or assist in routine and complex pediatric procedures as necessary and appropriate.
• Write notes on all patients and discusses the care of each patient with the attending physician and other consult services that are involved with the care of that patient.
• Perform basic and advanced cardiac life support procedures as necessary and directs these efforts until the arrival of an attending physician.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including patient and family discharge teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements in conjunction with nursing, writing discharge prescriptions, and confirming primary care or referring physician follow-up.

Physician Assistants (1996-1999)
Baylor College of Medicine – Houston, TX

• Obtained comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations and specific pediatric assessments.
• Provided resuscitation and stabilization to patients as indicated. Orders, obtains and interprets laboratory and diagnostic data.
• Formulated an individualized medical plan of care in collaboration with the medical team.
• Written orders and document accurately in the medical record.
• Prescribed and administered pharmaceutical treatments to patients.
• Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provided on-going assessment and implement change to the plan of care as needed.
• Initiated and coordinated referrals as indicated. Acts as a resource for nursing staff, Nurse Practitioner’s and Physician Assistant’s.
• Participated in educational opportunities for both medicine and nursing.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Science in Physician Assistant(1996)
Boston University, Boston, MA

NCCPA patient care technician Certification