Dilean, PA-C

Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Spine and Brain Coalition  

● Conducts thorough neurological evaluation in the inpatient and outpatient setting including physical exams and interpretation of diagnostic imaging

● Manages neurosurgical patients post operatively in both the ICU and post-op settings in the hospital

● Thoroughly evaluates consult patients through neurological physical exams and imaging review

Neurosurgery, Highlands Neurosurgery

● Conducted comprehensive history taking, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging

● Assisted neurosurgeons in a variety of surgical procedures, providing surgical support, ensuring sterile technique adherence, and assisting with hemostasis and wound closure

General Surgery, Bristol Surgical Associates

● Assisted surgeons in a variety of general surgical procedures, such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, and colon resections

● Performed wound care, suture removal, and dressing changes, ensuring optimal healing and infection prevention

Orthopedic Surgery, East Tennessee Spine and Orthopedics

● Assisted orthopedic surgeons in various surgical procedures, such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, arthroscopic surgeries, and spinal surgeries

● Conducted thorough orthopedic evaluations including interpreting imaging studies and administered joint injections under supervision, targeting specific joints to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic conditions such as arthritis or tendonitis

Radiology, Knoxville, TN

● Assisted radiologists in the interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine studies

● Conducted preliminary assessments of imaging findings and collaborated with radiologists to formulate diagnostic impressions and recommendations

Family Medicine, UT Primary Care Heartland  

● Managed a wide range of common health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory infections and administered vaccinations, performed minor procedures (laceration repairs, mole removals), and provided preventive care services

● Rounded on patients in long term facilities and nursing home, performing physical exams and managing common health issues

Internal Medicine, UT Primary Care Heartland

● Conducted detailed medical evaluations, including comprehensive medical history assessments, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests

Emergency Medicine, Greenville Community Hospital East

● Conducted comprehensive initial evaluations, including medical history gathering, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as ECGs, X-rays, and laboratory results

● Provided rapid assessment and stabilization of patients presenting with acute medical and traumatic emergencies in the emergency department.

Women’s Health, Healthstar

● Conducted comprehensive women’s health assessments pelvic examinations and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as Pap smears and mammograms

● Provided comprehensive prenatal care to expectant mothers, including conducting prenatal examinations, monitoring fetal growth and development, and managing maternal health throughout pregnancy

Pediatrics, Reelfoot Family Walk In Clinic

● Conducted thorough pediatric assessments, including growth and development monitoring, immunization administration, and screening for common pediatric conditions such as developmental delays, behavioral concerns, and nutritional deficiencies

Behavioral Health, Creekside Behavioral Health Hospital

● Managed a variety of psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders, through evidence-based psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and behavioral interventions