Physician Assistant - Certified
Resume:
Christine Chong
Northridge, CA 91326
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September 9, 2024
Dear Hiring Team,
I am writing to express my interest in the Physician Assistant position at your practice, as advertised on LinkedIn. As a recent graduate from South University, West Palm Beach, I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment such as yours. My rigorous clinical rotation experience, coupled with my previous experience as a medical scribe in the emergency room and medical assistant in urgent care, have equipped me with a solid foundation in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Working in these roles allowed me to observe and participate in patient care first-hand which enhanced my understanding of comprehensive medical services. During my rotations in PA school, I also developed strong clinical skills, including conducting physical exams, interpreting diagnostic imaging and lab results, and performing various medical procedures. I have been trained in suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, dislocation reductions, and wound care, just to name a few. Through these experiences, I realized that I thrive in fast-paced environments, and I am confident in my ability to quickly learn and adapt to the specific protocols of your practice. One of my key strengths is my ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families, always keeping empathy and compassion at the center of it all. I strive to foster patient understanding and build trust so that patients feel fully informed and confident in their care. Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the possibility of honing my skills and treating patients alongside your team. I look forward to discussing how my background and expertise align with your practice’s needs and how I can contribute to your team’s success. Sincerely,
Christine Chong, PA-C
CHRISTINE CHONG, MSPA, PA-C
Los Angeles, CA 818-***-****
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EDUCATION
• South University, West Palm Beach
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Graduated High Honors
March 30, 2024
• University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Sciences
June 17, 2017
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Completed the following 5-week rotations
1) General Surgery – Delray Medical Center / Delray Beach, FL
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Performed rounds on admitted patients and communicated with nurses to monitor patient status
• Presented cases to attending and resident physicians detailing chief complaints, new physical exam findings, overnight lab/imaging results
• Assisted with surgeries including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, wound debridement, resection, incision and drainage
• Skills practiced: suturing, wound care, JP drain removal, PEG tube placement 2) Internal Medicine – Associates of Internal Medicine / Delray Beach, FL
• Obtained history and performed physical exams on patients 18+
• Presented cases to preceptor, created differential diagnoses, and developed treatment plans for acute patients
• Interpreted and discussed lab/imaging results with patients, managed chronic medical conditions
• Educated patients on recommended screenings based on individual risk factors
• Skills practiced: performed EKGs and PFTs; interpretation of labs, urinalyses, and EKGs; breast exams; injections; venipuncture; suture removal; I&Ds
3) Behavioral Medicine – Remedy Therapy Behavioral Health / Stuart, FL
• Independently interviewed and admitted new medical detox and residential rehab patients
• Performed psychiatric evaluations and mental status exams
• Created treatment plans and adjusted medications 4) Emergency Medicine – Wellington Regional Medical Center / Wellington, FL
• Performed history and physicals on low and high acuity patients of all ages
• Created differential diagnoses, ordered labs and imaging, and developed treatment plans
• Communicated with ER physicians, PAs, nurses, techs, and EMS to ensure complete care
• Skills practiced: dislocation reductions; interpretation of EKGs, X-rays, and labs; suturing; suture removal; I&Ds; splinting; Woods lamp exams; staple insertion and removal; field blocks; injections 5) Pediatrics – The Pediatric Center, Inc. / Wellington, FL
• Performed physical exams and newborn exams during well-child checks
• Created treatment plans with follow up for sick visits
• Educated parents and patients on safety, health promotion, and disease prevention
• Skills practiced: finger sticks, vaccination injections 6) Women’s Health – Dr. Jose R. Nodarse, MD / West Palm Beach, FL
• Evaluated both gynecological and obstetric patients of all ages
• Skills practiced: transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasounds; breast exams; pelvic exams; I&Ds; pap smears; suture and staple removal; venipuncture; assisted with colposcopies, D&Cs, IUD insertions 7) Family Medicine – My Doctor, PA / Belle Glade, FL
• Treated patients in a rural clinic in the city with the highest cumulative per capita rate of AIDS in the US
• Evaluated patients for both sick visits and management of chronic medical conditions
• Ordered diagnostic tests, interpreted and discussed test results, and developed treatment plans while staying sensitive to patients’ income levels and insurance status to ensure compliance
• Educated patient on importance of obtaining recommended screenings based on risk factors
• Skills practiced: interpretation of EKGs; I&Ds; suturing; suture removal; steroid injections; skin tag removal 8) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology – Children’s Hematology & Oncology Associates / West Palm Beach, FL
• Clinical elective
• Performed history and physicals for both hematology and oncology patients up to 21 years old
• Rounded on inpatients and outpatients, presented cases to preceptor, and developed treatment plans
• Observed in-depth discussions with patients’ families detailing the pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment plans for newly diagnosed oncological patients
• Skills practiced: assisted with lumbar punctures, endoscopies, esophageal dilations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
During the Physician Assistant Program, gained medical experience in the following specialties: 1) Interventional Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Martin North – Stuart, FL 11/2022 2) Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic FL Heart Center – Port St. Lucie, FL 10/2022 3) Family Medicine at Physician Care Center – West Palm Beach, FL 07/2022 4) Urology at Palm Beach Urology – Wellington, FL 05/2022 5) Dermatology at Dermatology Center of the Palm Beaches – Lake Worth, FL 04/2022 WORK EXPERIENCE
1) Northridge Hospital Medical Center – Northridge, CA 12/2020 – 10/2021
• Emergency Department Medical Scribe at Level 2 Trauma Center
• Recorded HPI, ROS, physical exam findings into EMR; Organized and transcribed radiology, lab, EKG, ABG results; Documented all diagnoses, prescriptions, and discharge follow up orders 2) Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian – Newport Beach, CA 10/2017 – 12/2019
• Lead Certified Nursing Assistant & Clerical Coordinator in Chemical Dependency Unit
• Assisted patients with ADLs and obtained vitals; Assisted charge nurses and admit nurses with all inpatient and outpatient admissions/discharges; Rounded every hour to ensure patient safety; Trained new CNA hires 3) Irvine Urgent Care – Irvine, CA 12/2016 – 06/2017
• Medical Assistant
• Obtained vitals, recorded chief complaints, performed urinalyses, discharged IVs; Managed administrative tasks (preparing and filing patient charts)
VOLUNTEERING
Passionate about giving back to the community – served over 250 hours in the following projects: 1) Resilience Recovery – West Palm Beach, FL 10/2022 – 04/2024 2) Back-to-School Community Health Fair – Delray Beach, FL 07/2022, 07/2023 3) Adopt-A-Family – West Palm Beach, FL 12/2022
4) Special Olympics – Boca Raton, FL 10/2022
5) Beach Cleanup – West Palm Beach, FL 06/2022
6) Physician Assistant Awareness Day – Lake Worth, FL 05/2022 7) Gleaning – Delray Beach, FL 03/2022
8) Radiant Health Center Food Pantry – Tustin, CA 05/2018 – 05/2019 9) Children’s Hospital of Orange County – Orange, CA 02/2017 – 05/2017 10) UC Irvine Medical Center – Orange, CA 01/2017 – 04/2017 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant (2024) current
• California Board Certified Physician Assistant current
• ACLS, PALS, BLS expires 10/2024
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA January 2020 – present AWARDS AND HONORS
• University of California, Irvine Dean’s List (3x) 2013, 2016-2017 SKILLS / PROFICIENCIES
• EMR use: EClinicals, Cerner, Athena, EPIC
• Languages: conversational Korean
REFERENCES
• Available upon request
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