Tulsi Patel
Pooler
Summary
A Highly Skilled and Qualified Physician Assistant with 5 years of experience in urology, urgent care, and occupational medicine. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment, examination, and treatment plan
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant PRN to Full Time
St. Joseph Candler Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for being sole provider clinic in a 14 hour shift seeing 40-80 patients daily
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Performed clinical procedures such as I&D, foreign body removal, suturing, and orthopedics splinting
Physician Assistant - PRN From Full Time
Urological Associates Of Savannah
09.2020 - Current
- Evaluate, treat, and provide urological care to a diverse array of patient's population including adults, and geriatrics
- Work to achieve efficient, cost effective, and high-quality patient care among collaborative team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses
- Perform hands-on tasks include surgical incision care, urethral and suprapubic catheter placement/removal, voiding trial, bladder instillations, pelvic exam, ureteral stent/nephrostomy tube removal, and abscess I&D/packing
- Perform and Document pertinent patient information in the EMR including, but not limited to: complete history and physical examination, progress, event, or transfer notes
- Order, obtain, and interpret necessary diagnostic tests including imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Request consultations from other services and provide appropriate work up and follow through on recommendations, including communication to primary team
- Deliver care in a professional manner in accordance with GU policies, procedures and practices.
Physician Assistant- PRN
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and treat urgent care illness to a diverse pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient population
- Provide occupational health services including work-related illnesses/injuries and conduct fitness-for-work physical examinations/DOT physicals
- Counsel patients on health management/illness prevention and make timely referrals to specialists
- Perform clinical procedures such as abscess I&D/packing, laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermabond, suture removal foreign body removal, and pelvic exams
- Work in close collaboration with a team of physical therapist, other mid level providers, and medical assistants to ensure the delivery of quality care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Allscripts EMR.
Education
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
South University
Savannah, Georgia03.2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2016
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record proficiency - Greenway, Cerner, Dragon dictation, Epic, Allscripts, eClinicalworks, Experity
- Languages- Gujarati and Hindi
Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Certification, 2020 - Present
- Current GA state Physician Assistant License, 2020 - Present
- American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2018 - Present
- DOT certified, 2020- Present
- BLS and ACLS Certified, 2018 - Present
Honorsscholarships
- Summa Cum Laude Honors - Armstrong State University, December 2016
- Honors graduate- South University, March 2020
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Physician Assistant- PRN
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant PRN to Full Time
St. Joseph Candler Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant - PRN From Full Time
Urological Associates Of Savannah
09.2020 - Current
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Certification, 2020 - Present
- Current GA state Physician Assistant License, 2020 - Present
- American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2018 - Present
- DOT certified, 2020- Present
- BLS and ACLS Certified, 2018 - Present
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
South University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Armstrong State University
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