Lynda Le, MS, PA-C

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Las Vegas, NV 89141

215-***-****

adfer8@r.postjobfree.com

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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