Kelly Hand
Cobden
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with over 20 years of experience in dermatology. Proven ability to educate patients, collaborate with specialists, and mentor junior staff, resulting in improved patient care and clinic efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Westphal Dermatology
09.2003 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate skin conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with dermatologists to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows.
- Educated patients on skincare routines and post-treatment care for optimal results.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in clinical procedures and best practices in dermatology.
- Developed educational materials to inform patients about dermatological health issues and treatments.
- Analyzed patient feedback to refine service delivery and improve overall clinic efficiency.
- Promoted patient-centered care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing empathetic support during challenging diagnoses.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing and treating various skin conditions.
- Supported team collaboration through regular communication with supervising dermatologists to discuss treatment plans and cases.
- Educated patients about the importance of sun protection measures, resulting in decreased instances of sunburns and long-term damage among clientele.
- Mitigated potential complications from medications or treatments by carefully monitoring patients for adverse effects or reactions.
- Stayed current with industry advancements by attending conferences, seminars, and trainings relevant to the field of dermatology.
- Reduced wait times for appointments by efficiently managing a high volume of patients with diverse needs.
- Maintained a safe and sterile work environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols, minimizing risk of cross-contamination between patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Registered Nurse
St Francis Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by streamlining documentation processes and workflows.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring comprehensive support throughout treatment journey.
Registered Nurse
SIU Family Practice
08.1996 - 01.2001
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for care team review.
- Provided patient education on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL1994
Skills
- Patient management
- Suturing
- Patient history documentation
- Medical diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- Performing procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Laceration repair
- Working with specialists
- Burn care
- Dermatology care
- Referral coordination
- Managing charts
- Debridement
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Francis Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2006
Physician Assistant
Westphal Dermatology
09.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
SIU Family Practice
08.1996 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A Logan College