Mikan Sheldon
Algonquin
Summary
Compassionate physician assistant with extensive experience in clinical settings, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Proven track record in optimizing patient health and wellness through effective communication and personalized care plans. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
Barrington
10.2020 - Current
- Performed routine medical procedures such as skin biopsies, mole removals, skin tag removals, cryotherapy of warts, seborrheic keratoses and actinic keratoses, suturing lacerations, suture removals, Pap smears and IUD removals.
- Monitored progress of patients with chronic health concerns (ie: diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic symdrome) over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Routinely reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases; and when appropriate, prescribed medication.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
Physician Assistant
Barrington Family Healthcare
Barrington
10.2002 - 10.2020
Physician Assistant
Crystal Lake Family Treatment Center
Crystal Lake
10.2002 - 04.2010
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL08-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Electronic medical records management
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care education
- Lab test interpretation
- Medication management
- Acute care diagnosis and treatment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
10.2020 - Current
Physician Assistant
Barrington Family Healthcare
10.2002 - 10.2020
Physician Assistant
Crystal Lake Family Treatment Center
10.2002 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
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