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Curriculum Vitae
PAUL ANTHONY PARKS, R. N
38510 ORANGECREST ROAD PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 90266
TELEPHONE (760) 772-8032 FAX (760) 772-8032 CELL (760) 766-6296
OBJECTIVE: To procure a position as a Nurse Consultant with a Law Firm or
Insurance Company where 20+ years of Medical experience will provide the
Attorney or Company with a unique and invaluable knowledge of healthcare.
* PROFILE:Goal-directed, results-oriented Professional with a 20+ year Medical
background and continuing education. Skilled in communication and education of
Medical/Nursing knowledge..Self motivated with energy and focus. Keen insight into
other peoples views. Excellent listening skills that allow for identification and
resolution of problems. Professional, Personable and Articulate and a team player.
Areas of strength include:
* Advocate for Patients Rights
* Problem Solving/Decision Making
* Extensive Medical/Nursing Knowledge
* Writing/Documentation/Research
* Client/Family Relations
EXPERIENCE:
October 2008 to Present
DOCTOR’S LOUNGE (www.doctorslounge.com)
Online Medical Consultant in all areas and subspecialties of Medicine .Specializing
in answering patients questions about their disease process. The largest online
community of Patients who need all/any of their Medical questions answered .
Interpretation of Clients Lab results and what they mean. What to look for in their
Signs and Symptoms .Reading Clients History and Physical and giving my
professional Interpretation/Opinion of their Diagnosis and what options they may
have..Specific answers I have published for patients include, Inherited Multi focal
PVC’S/Biderectional Ventricular Tachycardia, Night Sweats after Surgery and Head
Trauma. Wound care and debridement. Participate in weekly editorial activities
publish, peer review, and edit.
October 2002 to July 2004
LOS ANGELES SURGICAL CENTER
Full Time Registered Nurse working in an Outpatient Surgicenter setting as a
Circulater. Duties include starting Intravenous lines, prepping the appropriate
surgical site. Sedating the patient before the procedures and assisting with biopsies
and all surgical procedures. Plastic Surgery(Trans umbilical Breast Augmentation,
Abdominoplasty, Blepheroplasty, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction and all types of Face lifts
. Setup of Laser Equipment) Endoscopy,Cystoscopy Laser treatment. Orthopedic
Surgery ACL repair hips, knees Responsible for documentation and charting of all
intra operative procedures. Process and label any biopsies or abnormal specimens
to Pathology. Making sure the O..R .Team is keeping sterile technique during the
entire Surgical Procedure. Anticipate what the Surgeon may need for the
appropriate case the day before Surgery.
SEPTEMBER 2001 to 2002
ST. JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTER
Full Time position working as a Registered Nurse in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory
for a 500 bed Hospital. Responsibilities included administration and documentation
of Sedatives prior and during G.I. Procedures. Patient monitoring during sedation
and documenting vital signs, pulse oximetry, asses level of consciousness using
Glasgow Coma Scale. Management of Sedation and related complications IE., upper
airway obstruction, Cardiac complications or the reversal of Sedation. Performed
complex tasks with the Physician including Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholyangiocorpography , Esophageal Dilatation, Percutaneous Endoscopic
Gastronomy placement, Biopsy and Polypectomy. Assisted in cauterizing and
injecting Esophageal Varices with Epinephrine. Labeling and Documentation of
Pathology specimens for evaluation.
OCTOBER 1998 to DECEMBER 2000
HEALTH SOUTH SURGICENTER
Full Time Registered Nurse working as a Circulater in a Outpatient Surgical Center
setting. Duties included Interviewing the Patient Pre-Op, Documenting a Pre-Op
checklist. Starting I.V.’s positioning the Patient for correct Surgical procedure.
Keeping a detailed Intra-Operative report of the Surgery making sure sterile
technique is used by the surgical team in the O.R. Suite. Surgical procedures
included Orthopedic Surgery, ACL repair, Total Knee and Hip replacements, Hand ,
Elbow and Shoulder surgery. Laparoscopy, Plastic Surgery, Breast Augmentation,
Rhinoplasty, Blepheroplasty.Trained to provide Conscious Sedation for special
procedures such as working with IDET for pain patients,Endoscopy, Colonoscopy,
Radiologic procedures and Bronchoscopy.
JANUARY 1996 to JULY 1998
PREMIER ENDOSCOPY OF THE DESERT
Full Time Registered Nurse working in a Outpatient Endoscopy Center. Primary
procedure nurse assisting Physicians with Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal
Dilatation, Biopsy, Polypectomy and PEG tube placement, Ink marking and complex
Endoscopic Procedures. Responsible for getting the patient ready for the procedure
such as starting a I.V. Procuring appropriate consent and release forms checking
NPO status etc. Make sure patient understands all post procedure follow up
instructions answer any questions from the patient and has copies of instructions.
Follow up with the patient via telephone to check post procedure status.
December 1994 to August 1995
Menifee Valley Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse in Recovery Room(PACU). Responsible for recovering
Post-Op Surgical patients. Types of surgeries include Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Laparoscopies, Orthopedic Surgery and all General Surgery cases. Duties included
monitoring the patients VS, Pulse Ox, ECG,RR until PACU criteria has been met such
as documenting the Glasgow Coma Scale and constantly asses the patient for any
complications such as bleeding, airway obstruction, malignant hypothermia, allergic
reactions and be ready to react accordingly to any emergency in the Recovery Room.
May 1993 to December 1994
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse in PACU caring for in-house surgical patients, including
Orthopedic, Vascular and Plastic Surgery. Responsible for recovering Post-Op
Surgical Patients. Duties include monitoring of patients VS, Pulse Ox, ECG,RR and
Glasgow Coma Scale until awake or stable. Observe for any changes in mentation or
Surgical/Anesthesia complications, airway obstruction, bleeding . Document
patients status from the time they arrive in the RR until discharge to floor when
stable where a report of the Surgical Procedure and PACU stay is verbally given to
the floor nurse.
June 1992 to May 1993
Presbyterian Inter community Hospital
Full-time Registered Nurse in ICU/CCU clinical areas in a 300 bed Community
Hospital with a very sick patient population. Duties included all aspects of patient
care assessment and intervention. Maintained hemodynamic monitoring via Swan
Ganz line ,Arterial line (i.e., Cardiac Output Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Central Venous Pressure and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and core temperature.
Recovered/Cared for patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Major Trauma..
Ventilator weaning if appropriate Responsible for planning, organizing and caring for
the critically ill patient. Interpretation of complex lab results/tests which are
communicated to the patients physicians. Monitor Vital Signs, Pulse Oximetery,
Telemetry, Intake and Output of fluid documentation. Administration and titration of
complex medications and dosages as prescribed by the physician. Dealt with
complex family issues related to the patients condition and future prognosis and
continuity of care.
August 1991 to June 1992
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse predominantly working in Neurosurgical
ICU/Cardiothoracic Surgery. Also worked in other specialty areas. Pediatric
Intensive Care and Cardiovascular Intensive Care in a 750+ bed teaching Hospital.
Responsible for the planning, organizing and implementation of care for the most
critical patients. Duties include all aspects of nuero-comprimised patients from
head trauma; gunshot wounds, motorcycle accidents, stroke, cerebral hemorrhage
and all neurosurgery non-elective and elective. Duties included monitoring and
documentation of VS,ECG interpretation, Hemodynamic monitoring Swan-Ganz, A-
lines ICP, Ventilator care, Chest Tubes, multiple Intravenous medications with
complex drip rates. Dealing with all entities of the healthcare team Respiratory
Therapy, Dysphagia Team, Rehabilitation. Anticipate any post-surgical
complications, Hypothermia, Intra cranial Pressure increase, decreased LOC,
constantly evaluate the patients neurological status with the Glasgow Coma Scale,
Babinski Reflex, and Dolls Eye test. Dealt with complex issues with the family such
as organ donation and speaking with nurse liaison for possible implementation of
protocols for Organ/Tissue donation.
EDUCATION
September 1985 to June 1989
General education and prerequisite courses for completion of requirements to
obtain degree Associate Degree in Health Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.
University California Irvine 6 month intensive Trauma training in a level III Trauma
Center
Loma Linda University 1 year intensive Critical Care Classroom Education.
Indiana State University 6 week Intensive Law Course
Additional achievements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support,Chest Tube Care, Able to draw Blood and start Arterial Lines, Ventilator
Certification, Advanced EKG interpretation, Nitrous Oxide and Neurological
Problems in the O.R., Gastroenterology Laboratory attended symposiums on
Endoscopic Procedures. Arterial Blood Gas interpretation, Pain Management,
Certified in Conscious Sedation, Advances in Treating Myocardial Infarction, Worked
exclusively for Plastic Surgeon providing Conscious Sedation for patients. Quality
Assurance/Review Courses. Working knowledge of Spanish.
Other areas worked in: Medical Sales, Nurse Liaison for Hospice, Nuclear Medicine,
Radiology, EKG Technician and Emergency Room Ward Clerk 1985 to 1989 while in
Nursing School. Flight Nurse Desert Aeromedical-Air Ambulance. Worked as a
independent contractor for American Medical Response Ambulance Company
accompanying patient and Paramedics for Hospital transfers for Critically ill
patients.
Member of American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
LICENSE
California State Nursing License- ACTIVE
PAUL ANTHONY PARKS, R. N
38510 ORANGECREST ROAD PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 90266
TELEPHONE (760) 772-8032 FAX (760) 772-8032 CELL (760) 766-6296
OBJECTIVE: To procure a position as a Nurse Consultant with a Law Firm or
Insurance Company where 20+ years of Medical experience will provide the
Attorney or Company with a unique and invaluable knowledge of healthcare.
* PROFILE:Goal-directed, results-oriented Professional with a 20+ year Medical
background and continuing education. Skilled in communication and education of
Medical/Nursing knowledge..Self motivated with energy and focus. Keen insight into
other peoples views. Excellent listening skills that allow for identification and
resolution of problems. Professional, Personable and Articulate and a team player.
Areas of strength include:
* Advocate for Patients Rights
* Problem Solving/Decision Making
* Extensive Medical/Nursing Knowledge
* Writing/Documentation/Research
* Client/Family Relations
EXPERIENCE:
October 2008 to Present
DOCTOR’S LOUNGE (www.doctorslounge.com)
Online Medical Consultant in all areas and subspecialties of Medicine .Specializing
in answering patients questions about their disease process. The largest online
community of Patients who need all/any of their Medical questions answered .
Interpretation of Clients Lab results and what they mean. What to look for in their
Signs and Symptoms .Reading Clients History and Physical and giving my
professional Interpretation/Opinion of their Diagnosis and what options they may
have..Specific answers I have published for patients include, Inherited Multi focal
PVC’S/Biderectional Ventricular Tachycardia, Night Sweats after Surgery and Head
Trauma. Wound care and debridement. Participate in weekly editorial activities
publish, peer review, and edit.
October 2002 to July 2004
LOS ANGELES SURGICAL CENTER
Full Time Registered Nurse working in an Outpatient Surgicenter setting as a
Circulater. Duties include starting Intravenous lines, prepping the appropriate
surgical site. Sedating the patient before the procedures and assisting with biopsies
and all surgical procedures. Plastic Surgery(Trans umbilical Breast Augmentation,
Abdominoplasty, Blepheroplasty, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction and all types of Face lifts
. Setup of Laser Equipment) Endoscopy,Cystoscopy Laser treatment. Orthopedic
Surgery ACL repair hips, knees Responsible for documentation and charting of all
intra operative procedures. Process and label any biopsies or abnormal specimens
to Pathology. Making sure the O..R .Team is keeping sterile technique during the
entire Surgical Procedure. Anticipate what the Surgeon may need for the
appropriate case the day before Surgery.
SEPTEMBER 2001 to 2002
ST. JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTER
Full Time position working as a Registered Nurse in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory
for a 500 bed Hospital. Responsibilities included administration and documentation
of Sedatives prior and during G.I. Procedures. Patient monitoring during sedation
and documenting vital signs, pulse oximetry, asses level of consciousness using
Glasgow Coma Scale. Management of Sedation and related complications IE., upper
airway obstruction, Cardiac complications or the reversal of Sedation. Performed
complex tasks with the Physician including Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholyangiocorpography , Esophageal Dilatation, Percutaneous Endoscopic
Gastronomy placement, Biopsy and Polypectomy. Assisted in cauterizing and
injecting Esophageal Varices with Epinephrine. Labeling and Documentation of
Pathology specimens for evaluation.
OCTOBER 1998 to DECEMBER 2000
HEALTH SOUTH SURGICENTER
Full Time Registered Nurse working as a Circulater in a Outpatient Surgical Center
setting. Duties included Interviewing the Patient Pre-Op, Documenting a Pre-Op
checklist. Starting I.V.’s positioning the Patient for correct Surgical procedure.
Keeping a detailed Intra-Operative report of the Surgery making sure sterile
technique is used by the surgical team in the O.R. Suite. Surgical procedures
included Orthopedic Surgery, ACL repair, Total Knee and Hip replacements, Hand ,
Elbow and Shoulder surgery. Laparoscopy, Plastic Surgery, Breast Augmentation,
Rhinoplasty, Blepheroplasty.Trained to provide Conscious Sedation for special
procedures such as working with IDET for pain patients,Endoscopy, Colonoscopy,
Radiologic procedures and Bronchoscopy.
JANUARY 1996 to JULY 1998
PREMIER ENDOSCOPY OF THE DESERT
Full Time Registered Nurse working in a Outpatient Endoscopy Center. Primary
procedure nurse assisting Physicians with Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal
Dilatation, Biopsy, Polypectomy and PEG tube placement, Ink marking and complex
Endoscopic Procedures. Responsible for getting the patient ready for the procedure
such as starting a I.V. Procuring appropriate consent and release forms checking
NPO status etc. Make sure patient understands all post procedure follow up
instructions answer any questions from the patient and has copies of instructions.
Follow up with the patient via telephone to check post procedure status.
December 1994 to August 1995
Menifee Valley Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse in Recovery Room(PACU). Responsible for recovering
Post-Op Surgical patients. Types of surgeries include Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Laparoscopies, Orthopedic Surgery and all General Surgery cases. Duties included
monitoring the patients VS, Pulse Ox, ECG,RR until PACU criteria has been met such
as documenting the Glasgow Coma Scale and constantly asses the patient for any
complications such as bleeding, airway obstruction, malignant hypothermia, allergic
reactions and be ready to react accordingly to any emergency in the Recovery Room.
May 1993 to December 1994
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse in PACU caring for in-house surgical patients, including
Orthopedic, Vascular and Plastic Surgery. Responsible for recovering Post-Op
Surgical Patients. Duties include monitoring of patients VS, Pulse Ox, ECG,RR and
Glasgow Coma Scale until awake or stable. Observe for any changes in mentation or
Surgical/Anesthesia complications, airway obstruction, bleeding . Document
patients status from the time they arrive in the RR until discharge to floor when
stable where a report of the Surgical Procedure and PACU stay is verbally given to
the floor nurse.
June 1992 to May 1993
Presbyterian Inter community Hospital
Full-time Registered Nurse in ICU/CCU clinical areas in a 300 bed Community
Hospital with a very sick patient population. Duties included all aspects of patient
care assessment and intervention. Maintained hemodynamic monitoring via Swan
Ganz line ,Arterial line (i.e., Cardiac Output Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Central Venous Pressure and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and core temperature.
Recovered/Cared for patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Major Trauma..
Ventilator weaning if appropriate Responsible for planning, organizing and caring for
the critically ill patient. Interpretation of complex lab results/tests which are
communicated to the patients physicians. Monitor Vital Signs, Pulse Oximetery,
Telemetry, Intake and Output of fluid documentation. Administration and titration of
complex medications and dosages as prescribed by the physician. Dealt with
complex family issues related to the patients condition and future prognosis and
continuity of care.
August 1991 to June 1992
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Full-time Registered Nurse predominantly working in Neurosurgical
ICU/Cardiothoracic Surgery. Also worked in other specialty areas. Pediatric
Intensive Care and Cardiovascular Intensive Care in a 750+ bed teaching Hospital.
Responsible for the planning, organizing and implementation of care for the most
critical patients. Duties include all aspects of nuero-comprimised patients from
head trauma; gunshot wounds, motorcycle accidents, stroke, cerebral hemorrhage
and all neurosurgery non-elective and elective. Duties included monitoring and
documentation of VS,ECG interpretation, Hemodynamic monitoring Swan-Ganz, A-
lines ICP, Ventilator care, Chest Tubes, multiple Intravenous medications with
complex drip rates. Dealing with all entities of the healthcare team Respiratory
Therapy, Dysphagia Team, Rehabilitation. Anticipate any post-surgical
complications, Hypothermia, Intra cranial Pressure increase, decreased LOC,
constantly evaluate the patients neurological status with the Glasgow Coma Scale,
Babinski Reflex, and Dolls Eye test. Dealt with complex issues with the family such
as organ donation and speaking with nurse liaison for possible implementation of
protocols for Organ/Tissue donation.
EDUCATION
September 1985 to June 1989
General education and prerequisite courses for completion of requirements to
obtain degree Associate Degree in Health Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.
University California Irvine 6 month intensive Trauma training in a level III Trauma
Center
Loma Linda University 1 year intensive Critical Care Classroom Education.
Indiana State University 6 week Intensive Law Course
Additional achievements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support,Chest Tube Care, Able to draw Blood and start Arterial Lines, Ventilator
Certification, Advanced EKG interpretation, Nitrous Oxide and Neurological
Problems in the O.R., Gastroenterology Laboratory attended symposiums on
Endoscopic Procedures. Arterial Blood Gas interpretation, Pain Management,
Certified in Conscious Sedation, Advances in Treating Myocardial Infarction, Worked
exclusively for Plastic Surgeon providing Conscious Sedation for patients. Quality
Assurance/Review Courses. Working knowledge of Spanish.
Other areas worked in: Medical Sales, Nurse Liaison for Hospice, Nuclear Medicine,
Radiology, EKG Technician and Emergency Room Ward Clerk 1985 to 1989 while in
Nursing School. Flight Nurse Desert Aeromedical-Air Ambulance. Worked as a
independent contractor for American Medical Response Ambulance Company
accompanying patient and Paramedics for Hospital transfers for Critically ill
patients.
Member of American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
LICENSE
California State Nursing License- ACTIVE
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