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Constance McFarland

Physician Assistant
Chicago

Summary

Seasoned Physician Assistant bringing 14+ years of healthcare experience. Highly analytical and organized with observant, detail-oriented nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Well-versed in supporting all ages Geriatric to pediatric.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
02.2019 - Current
  • Irving and Western Immediate Care/Urgent Care
  • 4025 N Western Chicago, IL 60618
  • Practices independently and collaborative
  • Assess, diagnosis, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
  • This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
  • Proficient in performing appropriate procedures commonly done in Urgent Care ( Suturing lacerations, Incision and drainage, Foreign body Removals)
  • Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
  • Mentored newly hired Physician Assistants within the practice, helping them acclimate to their roles effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.


Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
11.2011 - 01.2019
  • Internal Medicine
  • Years of extensive background in providing Primary Care for medically complex populations. Background includes comprehensive care in outpatient settings in Internal Medicine
  • Providing high quality healthcare to a wide range of patients adolescent through geriatrics.
  • Performing Histories, Physical Exam, Ordering and Interpreting appropriate Laboratory and Imaging studies
  • Management of chronic illness such as Diabetes, Hypertension, CHF, COPD in a complex patient population
  • Birth control counseling with appropriate prescribing
  • Performing Pap smears, School Physical exams, Sports Physical Exams
  • Medicare Annual Wellness visits, Medicare Advantage Annual 360 Exams
  • Procedures include Incision and drainage, suture and staple removal, wound care, wound cultures, Pelvic exams with appropriate cultures

Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
10.2010 - 11.2011
  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
  • Obtaining Histories, Physical Exams, Ordering and Interpreting appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
  • Diagnosing and treating various GI Disorders, Developing appropriate treatment plans
  • Patient Education and Scheduling of GI Procedures such as Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
  • Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2001 - 05.2010

Skills

Electronic medical records-Epic, e Clinicalworks

Interpreting radiology results

Laceration repair

Incisions and drainage

Foreign body removal

Fluorescein staining

Geriatric medicine

Certification

Certified by the National Commision of Physican Assistant

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
02.2019 - Current

Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
11.2011 - 01.2019

Physician Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health
10.2010 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Howard University
05.2001 - 05.2010

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