Tracy Tayfel
Chicago
Summary
Exceptionally qualified Physician Assistant with 20+ years of experience. Hard-working, respectful, compassionate, intelligent provider with a genuine passion for providing excellent patient care and promoting a positive work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Associated Medical Centers
08.2022 - Current
- Obtained medical histories, conducted physical assessments, obtained relevant diagnostic tests, diagnosed injuries, and implemented treatment plans for patients with multiple traumatic injuries.
- Launched and managed a pre-operative clinic. Thoroughly evaluated patient's cardiac and operative risk prior to surgery.
- Optimized patient's health conditions prior to surgery, including HTN, CHF, and DM.
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative education.
- First assisted Orthopedic and Spine surgeons.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Educated patients and family members regarding injuries, treatment plans, and proper medication administration.
- Referred to and consulted with healthcare providers, physicians, and surgeons on patient care.
- Conducted telehealth visits when necessary.
- Identified, counseled, and implemented treatment for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injuries, orthopedic, and spine injuries.
Physician Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Obtained detailed patient history and performed physical exams in pre-operative clinic setting.
- Evaluated and assessed cardiac and operative risk for patients undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to evaluate patient's conditions.
- Optimized patient's medical conditions pre-operatively to facilitate safest and best outcome.
- Provided education, emotional support, advocacy, and genuine care to patients and family members.
- Used various medical technology and resources for pre-operative assessments during patient visits in remote telemedicine situation.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Telemedico
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Implemented cardiology programs for acute rehab and skilled nursing facilities.
- Completed new patient cardiology consultations.
- Evaluated patient's cardiac risk prior to surgery for cardiology clearance.
- Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical cardiovascular emergency situations, lead code team for patients in acute rehab and SNFs.
- Implemented call communication parameters for patient safety.
- Educated staff with lectures, skills fair, hands on demonstration, code review, and respectful communication regarding their patients.
- Provided advocacy and emotional support for patients and family members.
Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Heart Care Centers Of IL
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided acute cardiology care to hospital in-patients daily.
- Completed consultations in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
- Ordered and interpreted various labs and diagnostic tests to diagnosis conditions and implement treatment plans.
- Completed cardiac clearance consultations prior to surgeries.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical cardiovascular emergency situations.
- Rounded daily and managed patient's CV conditions at acute rehab facility.
- Implemented cardiology program at acute rehab facility.
- Participated in meetings with administrative and medical staff to improve rehab facility and patient care.
- Implemented call communication parameters for patient safety.
- Implemented code strategies and crash cart equipment readiness at rehab facilities.
Physician Assistant, CVT Surgery
University Of Chicago Medicine
11.2005 - 07.2017
- Assisted during complex CVT surgeries, including but not limited to: Valve repairs and replacements, CABGs, aortic dissections, aortic aneurysm repairs, heart and lung transplants, VADS, total artificial hearts, re-do sternotomy cases, ECMO, Robotic heart surgery, VATS, lung resections, esophagectomies, decortications, minimally invasive heart and lung surgeries, subclavian IABP placement, emergencies in EP lab,
- Performed femoral cut downs, arterial lines, sternotomies, opening of pericardium, removal of bypass cannulas, epicardial wires, chest tubes, internal fixation of sternum, closures, radial and SVG harvest, pacemaker removals, IABP placement and removal, chest tube removal, wound debridements, wound vac placements.
- Primary PA to 1st Assist on congenital heart surgeries.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular emergency situations.
- Managed post-operative care on telemetry unit.
- Completed pre-operative consultations and post-operative clinic visits.
- Admitted, treated, and operated on patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call CT services.
Physician Assistant, Congenital Heart Surgery
University Of Chicago Medicine
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Accompanied Chief Congenital Heart Surgeon on medical mission to operate on children at Dubai Hospital with congenital heart defects.
- Assisted in establishing congenital heart surgery program at Dubai Hospital.
- Assisted visiting and host cardiac surgeon in pediatric heart surgeries.
- Rounded on pediatric patients daily.
- Removed pediatric pacer wires and chest tubes.
- Advised host team of recommended instruments, supplies, and surgical steps for congenital heart surgeries.
- Respectfully introduced and educated staff of Physician Assistant profession, including education, roles, and responsibilities.
Physician Assistant, Multi-specialty Clinic
Wall Medical Group
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Practiced Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Women's Heath, Behavioral Health.
- Assisted in General surgery, Vascular surgery, and Thoracic surgery.
- Monitored patients on psychiatric medications and adjusted prescriptions to control symptoms.
- Prescribed and titrated medication for variety of medical and psychological conditions.
- Evaluated, communicated, and treated Spanish-speaking patients in Hispanic community.
- Performed venipunctures, injections, various diagnostic procedures, and outpatient surgical procedures.
- Wound care and management.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations in emergency situations.
- Precepted PA students.
- Office management.
Education
Post Graduate Surgical Residency - Surgery
Norwalk Hospital/Yale University
Norwalk And New Haven, CTMaster of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Experienced PA-C
- Evaluation, diagnoses, and treatment of wide spectrum of medical, surgical, and psychological conditions
- CVT surgery, congenital heart surgery, transplant surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, spine surgery
- Hospital consultations, rounding, admissions, discharges
- Managed patients in variety of settings: in-patient, pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative, clinic, acute rehab, SNF, telemedicine
- Implemented cardiology programs and code readiness at acute rehab facilities
- Launched and managed a pre-operative clinic
- Compressively evaluated and assessed patients' risk prior to surgery
- Optimized patients' health conditions prior to surgery
- Wound care: I&D, debridement, wound vacs
- Experienced in Telemedicine
- Staff, resident, and student education and training
- Proficient with EMRs
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Committed to providing excellent patient care
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Associated Medical Centers
08.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
08.2020 - 03.2022
Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Telemedico
07.2018 - 08.2019
Physician Assistant, Cardiology
Heart Care Centers Of IL
07.2017 - 07.2018
Physician Assistant, Congenital Heart Surgery
University Of Chicago Medicine
06.2013 - 07.2013
Physician Assistant, CVT Surgery
University Of Chicago Medicine
11.2005 - 07.2017
Physician Assistant, Multi-specialty Clinic
Wall Medical Group
09.2002 - 06.2004
Post Graduate Surgical Residency - Surgery
Norwalk Hospital/Yale University
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
Ohio University
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