Paula Meyer
Huntington Beach
Summary
Compassionate and seasoned physician assistant known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment and urgent/emergency care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams and optimal patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant, Staff
Intercommunity Emergency Medical Group
Whittier
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Executed full range of Emergency Medicine PA responsibilities in a 250K patient per year, 60-bed Emergency Department.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated level 2-4 patients efficiently.
- Ordered and interpreted radiology, laboratory, and EKG tests for accurate diagnoses.
- Facilitated patient admissions to specialists and hospitalists as needed.
- Performed complex procedures, including lacerations, lumbar punctures, abscess drainage, and central line placements.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills through active listening and compassionate patient care.
- Cultivated strong camaraderie within the healthcare team to enhance collaboration.
Physician Assistant, Lead
Intercommmunity Emergency Medical Group
Whittier
03.1997 - 01.2007
- Managed a team of 13 PAs, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Provided full-time patient care while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding PAs.
Physician Assistant
City of Hope Pediatrics
Duarte
12.1996 - 03.1997
- Worked closely with pediatric oncologists to care for high-risk patients on the inpatient team.
- Extensive experience performing lumbar punctures for chemotherapy
Physician Assistant
FHP -Now Orange Coast Memorial
Fountain Valley
05.1992 - 06.1996
- Assisted a team of five surgeons with complex casework, including aortic aneurysm repairs and low anterior resections.
- Managed pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Placed central lines for patients to facilitate intravenous access and monitoring.
Physician Assistant
High Desert Medical Group
Lancaster
10.1990 - 05.1992
- Split time between Urgent Care and First Assist in OR
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX08-1990
Skills
- Emergency medicine expertise
- Patient care and compassion
- Radiology and lab interpretation
- Procedural skills: suturing and lumbar puncture
- Team leadership and mentoring
- EMR / EHR-Epic and Oracle Cerner
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Staff
Intercommunity Emergency Medical Group
01.2007 - 01.2017
Physician Assistant, Lead
Intercommmunity Emergency Medical Group
03.1997 - 01.2007
Physician Assistant
City of Hope Pediatrics
12.1996 - 03.1997
Physician Assistant
FHP -Now Orange Coast Memorial
05.1992 - 06.1996
Physician Assistant
High Desert Medical Group
10.1990 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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