Tricia Gore

Experience

1. Physician Assistant

   VSI | Spine Solutions

   Mar 2021 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Examines patients appropriate to the complaint(s) and develop a diagnosis or diagnosis and treatment plan for each patient in the office.– Interprets diagnostic tests including x-rays, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, and lab work to aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients.– Educates patients regarding their individual spinal pathology utilizing diagnostic imaging and models.– Acts as the first assist in surgical procedures, including assisting the surgeon in performing the detailed aspects of discectomy, fusion, instrumentation, etc. but also detailed anatomical dissection and wound closure.– Returns phone calls to patients daily to answer questions and concerns voiced by the patients as well as determines the next action needed for the patient.– Evaluates patients’ medication usage and medical history to appropriately address medication requests and prescribe, renew, or change prescriptions for medications.– Implements preventative screening/treatment as well as patient education for spinal problems such as osteoporosis and musculoskeletal conditioning.– Collaborates with other functions within the practice to provide high-quality patient care and participates in organizational initiatives to aid in the success of the corporate mission.

Education

• Tufts University School of Medicine

  Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant

• The Ohio State University

  B.S. Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Minor: Biology

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Time Management
• First Aid
• Public Speaking
• Red Cross Certified
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna)
• Event Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Automated External Defibrillator (Aed)
• Microsoft Office