Brenda Bailey
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Seasoned physician assistant with 35+ years of healthcare experience. Committed to providing compassionate and optimal patient care. Life-long learner with a teachable and problem-solving nature.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant II
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
12.2002 - Current
- Perform preoperative examinations, educate patients on variety of surgical procedures, provide preoperative instructions, explain risks, benefits, and alternatives to surgery.
- Perform minor surgery including excisions, biopsies, debridement, incisions and drainage, removal of foreign bodies, and suturing.
- Refer to and consult with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize outcomes.
- Perform consultations in Emergency Department, Urgent Care, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
- Record patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- First assist in operating room.
- Conduct rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Order medical supplies and equipment.
Physician Assistant
Los Angeles Oncology Medical Group
08.2000 - 10.2002
Physical Therapy Assistant
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
01.1991 - 08.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08-1999
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-1990
Skills
- Worked part time as an on-call PA 2007-2025
- Home Educator: homeschooled our son through high school 2012-2025
- Tutored 11th grade Challenge III homeschool co-op class 2023-2024, 2024-2025
- Tutored 9th grade Challenge I homeschool co-op class 20212022
- Tutored 8th grade Challenge B homeschool co-op class 2020-2021
- Study hall tutor for 7th grade homeschool class reviewing Latin and math
- Science teacher for a group of 5th and 6th grade homeschool students learning anatomy, physics, and chemistry
- Audio and streaming technician at our church 2020-present
- Children's Ministry Director at our church 2014-2020, developed class structure, implemented procedures, created training manual, interviewed volunteers, ran background checks, held ongoing orientation and quarterly trainings
- Pastor a church with my husband 2012-present
- Extracurricular activities at USC included Directing Troy Camp, a student-run philanthropy; USC Helenes; Senior Resident Advisor; Senior Committee
- Awarded USC Student Community Service Award 1990
Certification
NCCPA Certification #1044767
PA Board of California License #15149
DEA License #MB0555928
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Physician Assistant II
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
12.2002 - Current
Physician Assistant
Los Angeles Oncology Medical Group
08.2000 - 10.2002
Physical Therapy Assistant
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
01.1991 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Practice
University of Southern California