Linh H. Tran, PA-C

Asheville, NC 281-***-**** adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Personable, self-motivated, and professional NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with 1 year of expertise in managing a busy psychiatric outpatient clinic. Licensed to work in North Carolina. Seeking to use my experience to help manage and improve my patients’ mental/emotional health as a full-time Psychiatric PA. EDUCATION AND AWARDS

University of Texas Medical Branch – M.Sc. in Physician Assistant Studies (Jul 2018–Dec 2020) Relevant coursework: Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Studies, Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine, Clinical Skills Awarded Peyton & Lydia Schapper Scholarship for educating inpatient geriatric patients at Houston Methodist on delirium prevention & quality of care measures to help increase their cognitive function Texas A&M University – B.S. in Allied Health, Pre-PA track (Aug 2013–May 2017) Earned Mayor Lee Duggan Opportunity Award, Aggie Academic Excellence Award, and Dean’s Honor Roll CERTIFICATIONS

North Carolina Medical Board-Certified Physician Assistant, License ID# 0010-11121 (Mar 2021) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, ID# 1175927 American Heart Association BLS Certification (currently renewing) Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT/MOUD) Waiver Training Eligible for DEA license

EMPLOYMENT

Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) / Haywood County Health Department Vaccine Support Specialist Mar 2021 – Present (Part-time, Temporary) Provide clinical & admin support for administering Covid-19 vaccines to locals, including the underserved Psychiatric Solutions, PC

Lead Medical Assistant, Office Manager Assistant May 2017 – June 2018 (35-40 hrs/week) Managed medical records, prescriptions, credentialing, and staff schedules for a busy practice Documented medical histories for new/follow-up patients ages 7 to >65, including CPS & disability cases Educated patients on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) & completed authorization paperwork Helped run satellite clinics in underserved areas where telemedicine visits were being conducted Trained new hires and served as liaison between providers, psychotherapists & staff CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Telemetry Patient Care Technician May 2016 – Mar 2017 Obtained & documented vital signs, blood glucose levels, daily I/Os for 15+ adult/geriatric patients per shift; monitored & reported EKG changes to team; assisted patients with ADLs; eased admissions process by entering orders into EMR, assembling charts, and maintaining stock in individual rooms 2

STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATIONS (4 WEEKS/ROTATION): JUL 2019 – DEC 2020 Family Medicine Southwest Primary Care, Sugar Land, TX Internal Medicine Cypress Springs Family Care, Pearland, TX Psychiatry Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic, Lufkin, TX Emergency Medicine Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX General Surgery University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Cardiovascular Surgery Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiology Memorial Hermann SE Hospital, Houston, TX Gastroenterology Bay Area Gastroenterology, Webster, TX Pediatrics Tykes to Teens, Sugar Land, TX

Gynecology Jasper Newton County Public Health, Jasper, TX Urology University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Clinical Elective Medical Spanish, Online

Summary of Skills and Experience:

Acute to chronic management for common diagnoses in adults to geriatric patients, including depression, anxiety disorders, personality and bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD Proficient with collecting histories from new and follow-up patients, family and/or caretakers and integrating obtained information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses Developing a comprehensive plan including diagnostics, treatment, and patient education Basic understanding of CBT, group therapy, and exposure therapy Proficient with documenting information in EMR in a clear, concise and timely manner Maintaining HIPAA compliance and addressing patient concerns in a respectful manner LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Healthy Living on a Budget (HLOB)

Vice President Sep 2018 – June 2019

Organized and provided free health screenings and nutrition counseling to ~50 patients per month Educated community members about fall prevention at a local health fair Oriented new members and presented community impact of HLOB to the President’s Cabinet Future Aggie Physician Assistants (FAPA)

Group Leader Jan 2015 – Dec 2015

Led group discussions at meetings and socials held twice a month Connected members to healthcare and shadowing experiences Global Leaders on Valuable Efficacy (GLOVE)

President, Treasurer Sep 2016 – May 2017

Directed and led medical volunteer trips to Guatemala and Honduras Coordinated fundraising logistics to help lower trip costs for members Managed recruitment, orientation, member dues, and financial assets of the organization HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Cooking healthy Mediterranean & Asian dishes, hiking, playing tennis, caring for dogs Listening to The Curbsiders Internal Medicine podcast and reading AAFP journals 3

REFERENCES

Ashok Jain, MD (previous employer at Psychiatric Solutions) Email: adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 281-***-****

Jack Sibal, PA-C, MPH (didactic professor and clinical director at UTMB) Email: adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 321-***-****

Melissa Phillips (volunteer supervisor at Houston Methodist Hospital) Email: adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 323-***-****

Dan Lamont, PA-C (PA shadowed at Texas Brain and Spine Institute) Email: adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 979-***-****

Laura Turner (current employer)

Email: adlqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 919-***-****

Letters of reference can be provided upon request.

Contact this candidate