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Derric Vigeant

@derricvigeant

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Dynamic Physician Assistant specializing in inpatient psychiatry and mental health.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, encourages professional growth, and allows me to impact mental health care positively.

I am a dynamic and forward-thinking Physician Assistant with extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry and consultation-liaison services. My journey in healthcare has been marked by a commitment to improving behavioral health care delivery, where I have successfully led initiatives that enhance quality and streamline psychiatric care. My role as a psychiatric consultant at Chartercare Health Partners has allowed me to manage complex psychiatric populations, driving diagnostic and medication management decisions that significantly impact patient outcomes.

In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about mentoring future clinicians. As a Clinical Preceptor at Bryant University, I design clinical experiences for PA students, providing actionable feedback to enhance their competency in psychiatry. My leadership extends beyond direct patient care; I actively collaborate with hospital administration to evaluate system metrics and propose improvements in patient care and regulatory compliance. I believe that effective interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic planning are key to advancing healthcare delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Physician Assistant

Current

Chartercare Health Partners

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Led psychiatric consultations and managed behavioral medicine across various hospital units, including the emergency room, intensive care, and med-surg. Spearheaded initiatives to streamline psychiatric care delivery, enhancing quality and throughput while driving diagnostic and medication management decisions for diverse psychiatric populations.

Emergency Care Medication Management Quality Improvement Regulatory Compliance Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Current

Clinical Preceptor

Current

Bryant University PA Program

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Mentored and trained Physician Assistant students during their inpatient psychiatry rotations. Designed clinical experiences and provided actionable feedback to enhance their competency in psychiatry.

Mentorship Clinical Training Psychiatry Student supervision Feedback Curriculum Development

Volunteer

Rhode Island Free Clinic

Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Assisted with primary care delivery and COVID-19 testing operations. Provided support in a free clinic setting to diverse patient populations.

Primary Care COVID 19 Testing Patient Support Clinic Operations Community Health

President

Pre-PA Club, URI

Apr 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Led the strategic growth of the student organization, expanding outreach and engagement. Organized networking, mentorship, and academic support initiatives for members.

Strategic Growth Outreach Engagement Networking Mentorship Academic Support Leadership

Volunteer

Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic

Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Delivered culturally competent care to underserved patients. Assisted with primary care delivery and COVID-19 testing operations.

Cultural Competence Primary Care COVID 19 Testing Patient Care

Intake Coordinator

Butler Hospital

Jul 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 6 months)

Oversaw patient evaluations and intake safety in a high-volume psychiatric setting. Supported emergency admissions and facilitated interdisciplinary assessments.

Intake Safety Emergency Admissions

Corpsman/First Responder

URI EMS

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Provided pre-hospital emergency care and on-scene leadership. Facilitated safe transfers to emergency departments.

Patient Transfers Emergency Care First Response Pre Hospital Care Patient Transfer

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bryant University

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Grade: 3.72

Activities and societies: Student Representative, Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants

Completed a rigorous program focused on physician assistant studies. Achieved a GPA of 3.72 and served as a Student Representative for the Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants.