Diaa Helmy
Brentwood
Summary
Highly skilled physician assistant with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Cardiology
Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Performed admissions and consults for the cardiology service throughout the hospital.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, and interpreting diagnostic tests (ECGs, imaging, lab results).
- Diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and coordinating patient referrals.
- Performed diagnostic procedures, including stress tests, catheterizations, and pacemaker/defibrillator management, under the supervision of the cardiology team.
- Provided patient education on cardiovascular health, including lifestyle modifications, medication management, and preventive care.
- Collaborated with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care and optimize outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed and ensuring appropriate follow-up care.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
Physician Assistant
Sport Ortho Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of musculoskeletal health conditions including acute and chronic conditions with a heavy focus on non-operative management
- Interpret X-rays from a musculoskeletal standpoint
- Collaborate with surgeons when needed to better determine operative treatment
- Educate patients on the anatomy and pathophysiology of their condition as well as their treatment plan
- Determine appropriate usage of casting, splinting, and DME
Physician Assistant
Gateway Urgent Care
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Responsible for assessing and diagnosing a variety of patients and conditions in an urgent care setting
- Responsible for coming up with the most effective and efficient treatment plan for each individual case along with providing patient education pertinent to each patient's diagnosis
- Perform procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, foreign body removal, etc
- Interpretation of EKGs and perform first read on x-rays
PA School Clinical Rotations
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Pediatric Trauma Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Family Medicine I & II
- Pediatrics
- General Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine I & II
- Psychology
Education
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN12.2022
Master of Science - Bachelor of Science - Health Science Concentration
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2019
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Obtaining comprehensive and problem-focused histories, and performing physical examinations
- Closure of wounds via suture, staples, steri-strips and Dermabond
- Removal of cerumen impaction
- Patient education
- XR interpretation
- l&D, joint and tendon injections
- Administration and prescription of medications
- Casting and splinting, and reduction of small joint dislocations
- Digital blocks
- Cerner, eClinicalWorks and Athena
Certification
- Physician Assistant License
- NCCPA Certification
- ACLS Certification
- DEA License
- PALS Certification
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Assistant Cardiology
Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Sport Ortho Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant
Gateway Urgent Care
04.2023 - 10.2024
PA School Clinical Rotations
01.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Master of Science - Bachelor of Science - Health Science Concentration
Tennessee Technological University
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