Erik Sugar, PA-C

• Managed 15+ patients daily with emphasis on chronic disease management, medication reconciliation, and preventive care
• Evaluated acute complaints and chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and asthma
• Provided patient education and counseling supporting long-term disease management and preventive health

• Performed focused urologic histories and physical examinations including digital rectal exams
• Assisted in operative procedures including circumcisions, stone removal, and catheter placements
• Performed in-office procedures including prostate biopsies, vasectomies, and catheter management

• Performed prenatal visits, postpartum evaluations, and gynecologic examinations including Pap smears and endometrial biopsies
• Assisted in vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections under attending supervision
• Provided contraceptive counseling, family planning education, and preventive women’s health care

• Conducted psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
• Managed medication adjustments and participated in involuntary commitment evaluations
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers in inpatient treatment planning

• Evaluated and managed pediatric inpatients and critically ill PICU patients including comprehensive histories and physicals, progress notes, and discharge planning
• Performed lumbar puncture under supervision and participated in multidisciplinary critical care rounds
• Returned for elective rotation to gain additional experience managing critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity ICU environment

• Assisted in laparoscopic and open procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair
• Completed preoperative histories and physicals, postoperative rounding, and discharge planning
• Performed suturing, wound care, staple removal, and minor bedside procedures

• Evaluated undifferentiated patients across the acuity spectrum and presented assessments and plans to supervising physicians
• Performed procedures including laceration repair, abscess incision and drainage, ultrasound-guided IV placement, priapism drainage, endotracheal intubation, and central line placement
• Participated in trauma activations, sepsis protocols, and code resuscitations in a high-volume emergency department

• Assisted in orthopedic surgeries including ACL reconstruction, total knee replacement, and foot and ankle procedures
• Assisted with fracture reduction, splinting, casting, and ultrasound-guided joint injections
• Evaluated acute orthopedic injuries and interpreted radiographs for fracture and joint pathology

• Managed 5–8 inpatients daily from admission through discharge including histories and physicals, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Treated acute and chronic conditions including heart failure, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, sepsis, and diabetes complications
• Interpreted laboratory and imaging studies and participated in multidisciplinary rounds

• Evaluated patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions including acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure
• Interpreted EKGs and participated in inpatient and emergency department cardiology consults
• Assisted in the cardiac catheterization lab including arterial access, guidewire placement, and cardioversion

• Provided direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department including vital signs, EKG acquisition, phlebotomy, and procedural assistance
• Supported rapid patient throughput and prioritized tasks during peak patient census
• Communicated clinical updates to physicians and nurses in fast-paced care environments

• Provided bedside care for critically ill pediatric patients in a 28-bed PICU and burn unit at a tertiary academic medical center
• Assisted with tracheostomy care, catheterization, EKG acquisition, intake/output monitoring, and bedside procedures
• Participated in emergency response situations and supported critical care teams during patient deterioration
• Contributed to quality initiatives including CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, and pressure injury prevention

• Supported medical care for a residential camp serving 500+ campers and staff, assisting with daily wellness monitoring, triage, and coordination of care.
• Assisted physicians and nursing staff with evaluation of acute medical concerns, contributing to timely and effective patient management.
• Administered COVID-19 testing while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to strict infection-control standards.

• Conducted high-volume, client-facing consultations with strict adherence to accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Built trust with diverse client populations by managing sensitive information and resolving complex issues effectively.
• Consistently exceeded performance expectations in a metrics-driven environment, demonstrating strong commitment and reliability.

Achievements

2017 Top Sales Performer – Southern Coastal Area

2016 Top Sales Performer – Charleston Area