KATIE LU, PA, MSPAS
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EDUCATION
Aug 2018 – Aug 2020 Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, Arizona Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
GPA 4.0
Leadership: NAU Physician Assistant Class of 2020 President Clinical Rotations
General Surgery Banner Boswell Medical Center Sun City, AZ 4 weeks Otorhinolaryngology Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ 4 weeks Family Medicine Arizona City Health Associates Arizona City, AZ 4 weeks Internal Medicine Progressive Healthcare Benson, AZ 4 weeks Pediatrics Pediatric MultiCare West Lakeside, AZ 4 weeks EM/Primary Care Hopi Health Care Center Polacca, AZ 4 weeks Women’s Health Bethany Women’s Healthcare Phoenix, AZ 4 weeks Mental Health Sonora Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ 4 weeks Primary Care Arizona Medical Clinic Phoenix, AZ 4 weeks Internal Medicine Grand Medical Associates Surprise, AZ 4 weeks Emergency Medicine Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ 4 weeks Procedures
Incision and drainage, interpreting EKGs, laryngoscopy, interpreting audiograms, collection of cultures, wound care and dressing changes, joint injections and aspirations, closure of wounds via suture, staples, and Dermabond, administration and prescription of medications, sterile, aseptic techniques, OR first assist in general surgery and head & neck surgery, fetal heart tone monitoring, skin cryotherapy, performing management of tracheostomy including replacement of equipment and suction of airway.
Aug 2013 – May 2017 University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Physiology
Minor: Biochemistry
GPA 3.7, Cum Laude
Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 Arizona Medical Training Institute, Mesa, Arizona Certificate in Phlebotomy
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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Maricopa Integrated Health System, Oct 2017 – Nov 2017, Phoenix, Arizona Phlebotomy Extern
Performed venipunctures on neonatal, pediatrics, and adult patients under supervision of clinical supervisor
Medix, Jun 2017 – Oct 2017, Scottsdale, Arizona
Talent Coordinator
Recruited pharmacy technicians & pharmacists on national accounts team, identified and called talents via phone, conducted phone interviews, coordinated process of preparing talent’s information for submission to hiring managers.
Banner University Medical Center, Jan 2017 – May 2017, Tucson, Arizona Otolaryngology Department Medical Scribe
Assisted neurotologist, head & neck surgeon, general ENT physician assistant in scribing history, physical exam, assessment and plan, in-office procedures.
University of Arizona, Aug 2015 – Dec 2016, Tucson, Arizona Supplemental Instruction Leader/Class Preceptor
Planned and facilitated organized study sessions for groups of students on Anatomy & Physiology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Held office hours for additional tutoring time.
Walgreens, Sep 2013 – Sep 2014, Tucson, Arizona
Pharmacy Technician
Interacted with patients, filled prescriptions, and rang up items at the pharmacy counter
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Banner University Medical Center – Main, Jan 2016 – May 2016, Tucson, Arizona Emergency Department Undergraduate Intern
Responsible for patient care tasks such as bringing food, drinks, warm blankets, filling and stocking linen sheets, blankets, and supplies. Assisted front desk and triage area as needed. Assisted physicians, nurses, and technicians in some procedures as needed.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Banner University Medical Center – South, Oct 2014 – Feb 2016, Tucson, Arizona Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Clinic Volunteer
Assisted administrators in clinic tasks, assisted patients in filling out surveys, and assisted providers in some in-office procedures, attended grand rounds every semester to discuss research & cases.
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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, Oct 2014 – Sep 2015, Tucson, Arizona Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Volunteer
Assisted PACU nurses and surgeons post-op, provided care for patients which includes taking temperature, printing patient’s EKG reports, coordinating with family members in waiting areas
American Cancer Society – Climb to Conquer Cancer, Sep 2014 – Mar 2016, Tucson, Arizona Volunteer Recruitment and Social Media Management Chairperson Recruited volunteers and organized social media marketing for climb to conquer cancer event every year in March
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Banner University Medical Center Orthopedic Department, Oct 2014 – Feb 2016, Tucson, Arizona Minimally Invasive Spine Injections for Pain Management and Improvement in Functionality Data collection and interpretation of patient’s gaits prior to and after spine injections for pain management
CERTIFICATIONS
NPI #170*******
NCCPA eligible, schedule date on 15 August 2020
Arizona State Regulatory Board of Physician Assistant License pending DEA license pending
BLS-ACLS Certified, renewal date 07/2021
MAT Waiver Training by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry PROFICIENCY
Languages
English– native language
Thai– native language
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Student Government 2018 – 2020 Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants 2018 – current The American Academy of PAs 2018 – current
HONORS & AWARDS
Wildcat Academic Excellence Award 2013 – 2017
University of Arizona Undergraduate College of Health Sciences Dean’s List 2014 – 2016