Physician Assistant

NANCY NHUNG PHAM, PA-C

**** * ******* *** **** A Dallas, TX 75204

Cell: 720-***-**** *****.****@********.***

EDUCATION

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Pediatrics May 2018 Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Aurora, CO Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Physiology w/ Minor in Leadership Studies May 2014 University of Colorado, Boulder CO

RELATIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Rotations Experience - 2100 total patient encounters, 2000 total clinical hours Rural Family Medicine Peak Family Medicine April 2018

• Managed care for varying ages including acute and chronic issues, provided preventative medicine support, counseled patients in healthy lifestyles including but not limited to tobacco cessation, diet, exercise, and stress reduction, interpreted/review lab values, and hospital discharge follow-up

• Cared for those with worker’s compensation, assisted in joint injections, skin excisions, and suture removal Pediatrics Inpatient Medicine Service Children’s Hospital Colorado February 2018

• Participated in pre-rounding, rounding, presented patients to the team, conducted new admissions, managed patient care, maintained accurate and complete documentation of each patient encounter using EPIC, and preformed multiple consultations with multitude of specialist

• Evaluated and managed pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions including failure to thrive, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma exacerbations, seizures, orbital cellulitis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and trauma

• Gained experience working with a large team requiring excellent teamwork and communication among clinical staff Sleep Medicine Colorado Sleep Institute January 2018

• Exposure to common sleep issues including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea, reviewed sleep studies, provided information regarding the pathophysiology of OSA and CPAP machines to patients and learned about child behavior sleep issues

Obstetrics and Gynecology Swedish Hospital December 2017

• Evaluated and cared for common gynecological issues, conducted well women exams including pelvic, rectal and breast exams, IUD insertion and removal, observed colposcopies and D&C, independently performed pre-natal visits including fundal height measurements and Doppler fetal heart rate, assisted with anatomical scans and transvaginal ultrasounds

• First-assisted in numerous Cesarean section, open total hysterectomies, and tubal ligations

• Checked cervical dilation, effacement, and stations during labor, delivered babies and placentas, cut umbilical cords, and collected cord blood

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Memorial Hospital Colorado November 2017

• Led daily rounds to ensure consistent transition of care between neonatal attendings, participated in direct care for patients in an intensive care unit, collaborated care with the pharmacist regarding medication and TPN, and led NRP resuscitation under direct supervision during deliveries Primary Care Pediatrics Greenwood Pediatrics October 2017

• Independently performed newborn exams and well-child visits, provided patient/family teaching and anticipatory guidance and efficiently assessed, diagnosed and managed various common illnesses in a busy acute care setting

• Skills include rapid strep testing, nitrogen freezing warts, and removal of sutures and staples Emergency Medicine St. Anthony’s Hospital Sept 2017

• Diagnosed and treated common ER complaints, ordered and interpreted appropriate lab and radiology testing for patients in a fast paced, high intensity, Level I Trauma emergency department

• Performed minor procedures including eye exams with fluorescent staining, suturing, incision and drainage, and reduction of finger dislocations

Internal Medicine Lakewood Medical Center June 2017

• Independently conducted comprehensive histories and performed physical exams, and developed treatments and plans for an underserved rural community

• Gained experience in visits with language barriers and lower income families, majority of patients only spoke Vietnamese

Rehabilitation Medicine Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital June 2016

• Coordinated care for patients who suffered neurological injuries that required daily medical attention, rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapy

• Skills include rapid adaptation to the facilities medical records, performing numerous detailed neurological exams, and exposure to coordinate care in one facility.

Palliative and Hospice Care Life Quality Institute Jan. – March 2015

• Participated in inpatient, outpatient, and home care visits for terminally ill patients. Observed providers delivering information regarding palliative and hospice care to patients and families OTHER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• Nursery, Neonatal Medicine University Hospital August 2017

• Plastic Surgery Dr. Linda Huang July 2017

• Primary Care Pediatrics Advanced Pediatrics Associates Mar. – May 2017

• Family Medicine Aurora Family Medicine Center Oct. – Dec. 2016

• Pediatrics Gastroenterology Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastroenterology August 2016

• Family Medicine Kaiser Permanente Sept. – Oct. 2015 CREDENTIALS

Physician Assistant Licensure & Certification July 2018 Basic Life Survival (BLS) January 2017 - 2019

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) January 2017 - 2019 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) January 2017 - 2019 Cavity Free at Three January 2018

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research

Professional Research Assistant, Child Bereavement 2011 – 2015 University of Colorado, Boulder CO

Volunteer

9news Health Fair – Breast and Pap Exams 2017

University Hospital Outpatient, Aurora CO

National Western Stock Show Health Volunteer 2016

Denver, CO

Volunteer Companion, Judi’s House 2012 – 2015

Denver, CO

Teaching

Undergraduate Immunology and Nutrition Course 2013, 2014 University of Colorado, Boulder CO

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants 2015 – Current Member, Colorado Academy of PAs 2015 – Current

Member, Silver Society 2015 - 2018

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora CO

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