Steve Fung
**** **** ***** ****, ******* TX
ad26o8@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE To apply current medical guidelines and evidence-based medicine to provide primary care and research efforts within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner. Focusing on preventive medicine, adjunct pharmacological treatments and nutritional guidance for the spectrum of age’s ranging from pediatrics to the gerontological population. Additionally, to utilize previous nursing knowledge and experience, to practical applications of diagnosing, planning, and executing medical care to patients.
EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 08/2012 – 12/2013
School of Nursing
Masters of Science, Family Practice Nursing (Accelerated Track)
Binghamton University, State University of New York 05/2009 - 05/2010
Decker School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (Bachelor Accelerated Track)
Binghamton University, State University of New York 08/2003 - 05/2007
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification # F0114604
(Texas State) Registered Nurse License #806327
American Heart Association BLS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Houston Methodist Houston, TX 09/2019 – 04/2023
Family Nurse Practitioner, Same Day Clinic
Utilize EPIC EMR for chart reviews, lab reviews, documentation of SOAP notes, providing educational medical documents, and pharmacological prescriptions
Diagnosis and treatment of outpatient non-emergent acute ambulatory conditions by providing medical educational guidance and prescriptions as appropriate with standard of care.
Reporting urgent lab results and notifications to patients where needed.
Working collaboratively with medical assistance and physicians for continuity of care for patients’
TopCare Medical Group, INC., Houston, TX 09/2016 – 09/2019 Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinician Float Multiple Clinics in Houston
Practiced independently by obtaining and documenting patients' subjective, objective and physical assessment findings in EMR (eCW software) pertaining to health complaints/Concerns, Management of chronic diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of outpatient non-emergent acute medical pathologies and prescribing refills or dosage changes of medications for chronic conditions (patients that are from birth to the geriatric population)
Performing and obtaining diagnostic rapid test (streptococcal, influenza, mononucleosis etc), lab work and cultures (swab, urine, and STD screening)
Providing healthcare education regarding disease processes, related patient education, and recommended follow up time frames for continuity of care
Responsible for delegation of task to clinical medical assistant pertaining to clinic up keeping and patient visits
Patient population mainly those who have Medicaid and Medicare as well as coding for office visit and sick visit
RediClinic, LLC., Houston, TX 02/2014 – 08/2016 Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinician at Montrose Clinic
Greeting patients' and performing registration processes by obtaining medical insurance information and collecting visit payment
Obtaining and documenting patients' vital signs, subjective, objective and physical assessment findings in EMR (AthenaHealth)
Diagnosis and treatment of outpatient non-emergent acute medical pathologies and prescribing one-time refills of medications for chronic conditions (patients that are 18 months old to the geriatric population)
Performing and obtaining diagnostic rapid test (streptococcal, influenza, adenovirus, mononucleosis etc), lab work and cultures (swab, urine, and STD screening)
Providing healthcare information regarding disease processes, related patient education, and recommended follow up
Responsible for delegation of task to clinical assistant pertaining to clinic up keeping and patient visits
Memorial Hermann Northeast, Humble, TX 07/2011 – 11/2012 Telemetry Staff Nurse II, 3 Tower Cardiac Observation Unit (Day shift)
Responsible for monitoring changes or abnormalities in lab work, vital signs, and 5 lead cardiac strips
Notification and collaboration with physicians to correct abnormal findings or changes in patient status
Perform frequent physical assessments to improve patients’ prognosis and recovery
Provide discharge instructions by encouraging healthy life style changes and adherence to medical regimens
Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY 01/2011 – 06/2011 Telemetry Staff Nurse, 4 North Cardiac Unit (Day shift)
Responsible for providing the close monitoring of patients before and after open heart surgery using cardiovascular intensive assessments and continuous 5 lead EKG diagnostics monitoring
Provided patient care and education for procedures such as catheterizations, stress testing and 12 lead echocardiogram assessments
Achieved optimum patient care by collaborating closely with cardiologist, surgeons, and other medical personnel
Monitored proper operation of drainage devices and chest tubes to suction
Examined pacing wires and surgical incision dressings by noting for saturation, proper placement, and change of dressing where needed
Obtained blood work screenings and monitored blood for critical values or trends
ACADEMIC NURSING EXPERIENCE
UTHSC SCHOOL OF NURSING ADVANCE PRACTICE CLINICALS 08/2012 – 12/2013
Grainger Diagnostics (Preceptor Dr. Grainger, D.O.) – Adult and Gerontology Population
The OB/GYN Centre (Preceptor Dr. Ziad, M.D.) – Obstetrics and Gynecology for Women Health and Wellness
Hope Family Clinic (Preceptor Ms. Tantasha, FNP-BC) – Pediatric and Adult Population
SKILLS
Language skills
Fluent in English and Cantonese
HEALTH HOBBIES AND PASSION
Marathon jogger committed to becoming healthier by losing weight and reaching normal BMI
(Chevron 2021 Half Marathon Completed, Chevron 2022 Full Marathon Completed)
Passion for CrossFit with the goal to improve athletic performance (2018 till 2023)
Believes in life-style modifications to adjust the trajectory of developing chronic conditions
Holistic approach to medicine tailored to the individual’s physical, financial and emotional capabilities.
Computer skills
Computer Assembly and Installation of Programs
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerPoint