Physician Assistant Student

• Sep 2022 - Present

Medical Assistant and Surgery Assistant

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

I travel between Newnan, Peachtree City, and Fayetteville in Georgia as a medical assistant for Epiphany Dermatology. As a medical assistant, I conduct medical history interviews, scribe efficiently with EMA, and conduct phlebotomy. As a surgery assistant, I assist in shave biopsy, punch biopsy, incision and drainage of cysts, surgical excisions, and electrodesiccation and curettage procedures. I travel between Newnan, Peachtree City, and Fayetteville in Georgia as a medical assistant for Epiphany Dermatology. As a medical assistant, I conduct medical history interviews, scribe efficiently with EMA, and conduct phlebotomy. As a surgery assistant, I assist in shave biopsy, punch biopsy, incision and drainage of cysts, surgical excisions, and electrodesiccation and curettage procedures.

Medical Assistant

• May 2020 - May 2021

As a medical assistant in a nephrology clinic, I communicated verbally and digitally using ECW, CareWire, and Telemed with doctors and patients throughout the clinical process. I conducted medical history interviews and the measurements of vital signs for digital and in-person visits. I managed the scheduling and doctor-patient outside-of-clinic visits correspondence. I managed the ordering of labs, diagnostic imaging, hospitalizations, and infusions, prescription medication. I travelled to multiple satellite clinics to ensure the patients will always have an accessible clinic available. Show less

Tax Intern

• Nov 2019 - May 2020

Unpaid internship at a tax and immigration small business catering to the Vietnamese community. Speaks Vietnamese and English to clients. Manages office communication and bookkeeping on QuickBooks. Handles a variety of tasks with critical thinking and prompt and clear communication. Unpaid internship at a tax and immigration small business catering to the Vietnamese community. Speaks Vietnamese and English to clients. Manages office communication and bookkeeping on QuickBooks. Handles a variety of tasks with critical thinking and prompt and clear communication.

Medical Assistant

• May 2018 - Jan 2019

As a medical assistant at a private Rheumatology clinic, I communicated verbally and digitally using AdvancedMD with patients throughout the clinical process. I conducted medical history interviews and measurements of vital signs. I managed the scheduling, referrals including through Tricare, prescriptions, and doctor-patient out-of-clinic correspondence. I was trained and became adept in the sterile set-up procedure involving steroid injections with the use of ultrasound. I educated patients on how to inject themselves and injected 61 injections total of the following medications: Prolia, Enbrel, Humira, and Cimzia. Show less

President of the Multicultural Student Association

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

The Multicultural Student Association is an organization supporting diversity on campus through event programming. I started as a member but rose to leadership, acting as Vice-President, Special Events Coordinator, and then President. I was heavily involved in the start and continuation of the Lunar New Year Event. During my leadership, I emphasized increasing involvement during event planning from the professors, students, and community in events, especially if they shared the same cultural background being celebrated. The events were meant to positively increase interest and conversation around different cultures through experiencing cultural food, music, and games. Show less

Secretary & Communications Chair of the Maroon Jackets

• Apr 2017 - May 2018

The Maroon Jackets Honor Society is a group of graduating seniors who have excelled in campus involvement, leadership, and academics. The group represents the best of Centenary College of Louisiana's senior class. As the Secretary and Communications Chair, I emphasized mentorship and representation by working with different media groups to share the Maroon Jacket's different experiences and how they succeeded with underclassmen and prospective students.

Historian of Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society

• Apr 2016 - May 2018

The Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society encourages research at Centenary College of Louisiana and hosted talks to encourage students to sign up to research opportunities. As a historian, I recorded the talks and promoted the organization.

Centenary Student Ambassador

• Aug 2015 - May 2018

As a student ambassador, I represented Centenary College of Louisiana, sharing my positive views and experiences in classes and organizations. I maintained professional and positive service and communication when giving tours and hosting overnight stays to prospective students and their parents. I maintained a neat and well-stocked office. I also advertised and reported admission events over social media.

Recruitment Manager of Sante

• Feb 2015 - May 2018

Sante is an organization for students interested in how poverty and health-related behaviors affect healthcare and helping the Martin Luther King Health Center. I recruited volunteers at Centenary College of Louisiana every year by presenting the Martin Luther King Health Center and volunteering opportunities. I transformed the volunteer sign-up experience from an inconvenient on-site paper mastercopy to an adjustable online sign-up. I also responded to their need to have an application process for patient-care volunteers by setting up an online application. Show less

Office of Financial Aid Student Worker

• Aug 2014 - May 2018

At the Office of Financial Aid, I worked as a receptionist and multi-skilled aid to ease the burden of the Financial Aid workers. I maintained strict confidentiality due to the filing and handling of student financial information.

Special Events Coordinator of the Multicultural Student Association

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

With the input of others, I organized the main aspects of the events celebrating different cultures: food, games, music,hands-on activities, and educational videos. I organized the space to direct set-up. I organized a shopping list with estimated overall prices.

Co-President of the Sustainability House Council

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

The Residence Hall Association House Councils hold events in order to make the dorms students occupy for most of the year more like home. I organized events with a sustainability theme for the residents and also coordinated with other organizations.

Secretary & Treasurer of Peace House Council

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

The Residence Hall Association House Councils hold events in order to make the dorms students occupy for most of the year more like home. I organized events with a communications theme for the residents and also coordinated with other organizations.

Microbiology Department's Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

Working in the Microbiology laboratory, I learned how to handle potentially infectious samples and to keep my workspace sterile. I am adept in the sterile, consistent procedure involving inoculation as well as dilution and playing of Helicobacter pylori. I organized raw data into Microsoft Excel sheets. I learned how to read published scientific research and organize my data for presentation. "Microgravity environment influences Helicobacter pylori resistance to stress" was presented at the LaSpace Council Fall Meeting in Baton Rouge, LA and the Centenary Research Forum 2018. I was awarded Best Poster Presentation at the 2018 Centenary Research Forum. Show less