Tiffany Atkins
Piney Flats
Summary
Accomplished Physician Assistant with expertise in emergency medicine and compassionate patient care. At SCP, improved patient outcomes by swiftly diagnosing and implementing treatment plans. Skilled in diagnostic imaging interpretation and educating patients, enhancing satisfaction. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal care and collaboration with medical teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
SCP
Bristol, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments in high-pressure emergency settings.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with medical teams.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and follow-up care.
- Delivered high-quality medical care while managing multiple patients simultaneously during periods of high volume or limited staffing resources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medicine best practices through continuous professional development activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate diagnoses in emergency situations.
Physician Assistant
American Physician Partners
Bristol, TN
2019 - 2021
- 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.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Physician Assistant
Northeast TN Emergency Physicians
Kingsport, TN
2015 - 2019
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results efficiently.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VABachelor of Science - Physical Education
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC01-2004
Skills
- Emergency medicine expertise
- Wound care
- Compassionate patient care
- Advanced life support
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Orthopedic injury management
- Laceration treatments
- Direct patient care
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Incisions and drainage
- Electronic medical records
Timeline
Physician Assistant
SCP
07.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
American Physician Partners
2019 - 2021
Physician Assistant
Northeast TN Emergency Physicians
2015 - 2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Mars Hill College