Kathleen Patterson

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

  Surgical Technologist

  • Most requested with strong first-assisting skills in all services. Fast learner and able to anticipate surgeon’s needs in critical cases. Head of GYN and Orthopedics.

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  US Army

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2020

  Physician Assistant Certified

  - Provide routine, acute, or emergent care via physical, tele-health or telephonic appointments to patients ages 2-65 in a clinic setting with an off-site collaborating physician.- Perform assessment of acute and chronic clinical and psychological diagnosis, new patient intake and screening, with a detailed history and physical examination.- Perform laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, and reads radiological images. Communicates results to patients of all backgrounds in ways they can understand.- Perform minor procedures such as laceration repairs, incision and drainage, excisions, biopsies, toenail removals, splinting, joint injections, fluorescein stain evaluation and more.- Writes prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses medications, and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with approved treatment protocols.- Advises and educates patients regarding diet, exercise, hygiene, and disease prevention. - Deployed to Romania and Bulgaria caring for over 3,000 US and multinational patients utilizing virtual health technology for emergent and urgent consults to medical center in Germany.- Preceptor of Physician Assistants, Family Nurse Practitioners, and Athletic Trainers. Show less

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  Mindful Care

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  Psychiatric Physician Assistant

  • Initial and ongoing psychiatric evaluation via telehealth to adolescents ages 12 years and up, adults, and geriatrics.• Order laboratory and other diagnostic tests as appropriate • Provide brief therapy with patient and or family including supportive psychotherapy and motivational interviewing• Subscribe to a treatment construct that does not include the use of controlled substances.• Collaborate patient care with multidisciplinary team following strict ethical and clinical guidelines. Show less