Physician Assistant Pharmacy Technician
Resume:
Lynda Le, MS, PA-C
Las Vegas, NV 89141
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EDUCATION:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Health Sciences, 2005-2007
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, 2001-2005
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Commission Certification of Physician Assistant
National Certification, 10/2007- present
Nevada State Medical License, 6/2011- present (Osteopathic Medical Board)
08/2010 – 06/2011 (Allopathic Medical Board)
New York State Medical License, 11/2007 - 10/2010
BLS- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Program, 06/2012- 06/2017
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Program, 06/2012 - 06/2017
National Certification for Pharmacy Technician, CPhT 2004-2006, 2009- 2011
Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification 2001
EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT:
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital - (Nellis Air Force Base Hospital) Specialty- Cardiology
Certified Physician Assistant
12/26/2012 – 02/1/2017
a) Outpatient Clinic:
see new consults and follow-ups
perform patient histories and physical exams
order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests (heart catheterizations and transesophageal echocardiograms)
prescribe medications
develop treatment plans
b) Supervise various types of stress tests: treadmill, stress echocardiogram, nuclear perfusion, dobutamine
c) Device clinic:
perform wound checks
postoperative instructions and follow-ups
d) Inpatient care:
medication reconciliation
admissions
entering orders
communicating with ancillary staff
round with attending
discharge planning
Touro University Nevada
Institutional Student Health Director
Clinical Coordinator for the Falls Management and Mobility Clinic
Certified Physician Assistant
06/01/2011 – 12/20/2012
Assess and examine all students of the university
Maintain and update student immunizations/vaccinations records
Prescribe medications for primary care issues
Diagnose and refer students for secondary and tertiary care if appropriate
Grant member of the geriatric education consortium for falls risk assessment and prevention
Perform physicals and office-based procedures.
Las Vegas Pain Institute
Specialty- Pain management
Certified Physician Assistant
7/2010 – 04/2011
Provide patient care in treating acute and chronic pain
Assess and examine patients on initial consultation and post-operative follow-up
Prescribe and monitor opioid and adjunct medications
Diagnose and recommend appropriate treatments including conservative medications, procedures, physical therapy and surgical interventions
The Heart Center of Niagara Falls
Michael E. Merhige, MD
Specialty- Cardiology
Certified Physician Assistant
6/2009- 6/2010
Provided patient care with cardiac diseases and coronary atherosclerosis disease reversal medical management
Performed cardiac consultation for inpatient
Assisted in performing nuclear stress testing
Assessed and examined patients in an outpatient clinic
Prescribe and monitor cardiac and antidyslipidemic medications
New York- Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University Medical Center
Specialty - Surgical Oncology
Certified Physician Assistant
12/2007- 6/2009
Medical management of clinical trial research patients and inpatient receiving immunotherapy
Performed pre-operative/post-operative care
Provided patient care specializing in melanoma, sarcoma and breast cancer
Assessed both follow-up and consultation clinic patients
Pennsylvania Hospital Pharmacy
University of Pennsylvania Healthcare System
Certified Pharmacy Technician
3/2003- 8/2006
Compounded epidurals and critical care narcotic drips
Prepared small and large volume intravenous admixtures
Refilled medication orders and floor stock requisition
Operated PYXIS machine and clarified discrepancies
Composed PYXIS profile for all formulary inventory
Saint Agnes Continuing Care Center
Methodist Hospital Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson Healthcare System
Pharmacy Intern
12/2002- 8/2006
Compounded epidurals, narcotic drips and TPN
Prepared small and large volume intravenous admixtures
Operated PYXIS machine and clarified discrepancies
Refilled medication orders and floor stock requisition
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Henry Bower Memorial Scholarship
University of the Sciences Merit Scholarship
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship
Misher Arts and Sciences Grant Recipient
Best Organization of the Year for 2002-2003 (Asian Student Association)
Best Multicultural Contribution Award for 2002-2003 (Asian Student Association)
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
Co-Leader of the Nevada Goes Falls Free Coalition 07/2012 - present
Master Trainer for the Stepping On Program 2012-present
Graduate Programs Curriculum Committee 2006-2007
Diversity Representative of the Physician Assistant Student Society 2005-2007
Committee Chair for the Physician Assistant Olympics 2005-2006
Committee Chair for Community Service 2005-2006
Vice- President of the Asian Student Association 2002-2003
Production Manager of “The Advocate” USP Campus Newspaper 2002-2003
Orientation Leader for Student Affairs 2002-2003
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Fellow Member, 2007- present
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
Student Section, 2005- 2007
RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS:
1.Lynda Le, “What is the Efficacy and Safety of Acupressure in the Treatment of Dysmenorrhea?” Master Thesis, Senior Research Practicum, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, December 12, 2006.
2.Lynda Le, Jimish Mehta, Chao-Sheng Chen PhD, Clyde M. Ofner III, PhD, “Long Acting Effects of Methotrexate and Gelatin-Methotrexate Conjugates on HL-60 Leukemia Cell” presented at the Nineteenth Annual Sigma Xi Symposium and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Scholarly Day on April 20, 2005.
3.Lynda Le, Jimish Mehta, Chao-Sheng Chen PhD, Clyde Ofner III, PhD, “A Preliminary Evaluation of Long Acting Effects of a Gelatin-Methotrexate Conjugate on HL60 Leukemia Cells” was presented at the Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Forum Student Poster Night in Ambler, PA, on March 9, 2006 and at the Eighteenth Annual Sigma Xi Symposium and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Scholarly Day on April 14, 2004.
4.Lynda Le, Chao-Sheng Chen, PhD, Clyde M. Ofner III, PhD, “Preliminary Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of a Gelatin - Methotrexate Conjugate on Ovarian Carcinoma Cells” was presented at Seventeenth Annual Sigma Xi Symposium and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Scholarly Day on April 8, 2003.
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