Anthony Guan

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Education

MS      City University of New York, York College, Jamaica, NY               January 2021

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

BS       Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY                                              May 2009

Business Management and Psychology

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Professional Licensure and certification

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant                2021

New York State Physician Assistant License                                                                     2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)                                                                    11/2019 – 11/2021

Basic Life Support (BLS)                                                                              11/2019 – 11/2021

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)                                    11/2019 – 11/2021                                                                                 Infection Control                                                                                                                  08/2018

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPPA)                                                           11/2019

Clinical Rotation Experience

Pediatrics

NYC HHC/Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY                    11/23/2020 – 12/25/2020

• Skill/Accomplishment/Project

Internal Medicine

New York Presbyterian Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY           10/19/2020 – 11/20/2020

• Performed complete history and physical exams and participated in decision making during hospital rounds by formulating an assessment and developing a patient management plan.
• Interpreted labs and diagnostic tests, counseled patients, and documented admissions, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Independently performed procedures such as running IV lines, venipunctures, NG tube placement, and arterial blood gases. As well as assisted in lumbar punctures.
• Evaluated, managed and treated patients with multiple conditions, including; congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, stroke, seizure disorders, and CAD.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY     09/21/2020 – 10/16/2020

• Provided obstetrical and gynecological care in inpatient, ambulatory and ER settings in a diverse underserved community by participating in well-patient gynecologic care, pre/post natal care, labor and delivery care and management of acute and chronic women’s health care.
• Performed patient care tasks such as pelvic exams, obtaining PAP smears and cervical cultures.
• Documented appropriate history and physical notes, admission orders, SOAP notes, discharge plans and patient education/counseling plans as directed by the preceptor.

Family Medicine

Amazing Medical Services, Jamaica, NY                                    08/24/2020 to 09/18/2020

• Demonstrated expertise in interviewing and counseling techniques by executing a comprehensive history and physical examination for common acute and chronic problems seen in a family medicine practice including new patient and annual physical examinations.
• Developed an age-appropriate (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric populations) patient management plan to include diagnostic tests (when indicated), pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for acute/chronic conditions.
• Discussed appropriate disease prevention/health promotion strategies, perform patient education and consider when referrals to specialists would be appropriate.
• Charted comprehensive/focused history and physicals with assessment and plan, SOAP notes, and patient educations/counseling plans.

Emergency Medicine

NYC HHC/Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY                    07/27/2020 – 08/21/2020

• Completed appropriate focused emergency history/physical examination and form an assessment with differential diagnosis. Demonstrated a systematic approach to emergency management considerations relevant to specific patient populations (pediatric, obstetric, geriatric).
• Interpreted diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies including x- rays, EKG, and CT scan to assist in the assessment and treatment plan of the patient.
• Performed patient care tasks, which may include application of appropriate first aid techniques such as airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and control of bleeding where immediate action is necessary.
• Independently performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing of lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound care, splinting, running IV lines, venipunctures, obtaining a rectal fecal occult blood sample and arterial blood gases.
• Performed brief discharge patient education and consider when referral to specialists or other members of the health care team would be appropriate.

Psychiatry

NYC HHC/Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY                    06/29/2020 – 07/24/2020

• Conducted psychiatric interviews of adult and pediatric patients admitted into the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) including a mental status examination, suicide assessment, and forming an assessment with differential diagnoses.
• Attended and participated in daily rounds, monitored progress of admitted patients, developed a management plan and safe discharge.
• Conducted patient and/or family education and consider when referral to specialists or other members of the health care team would be appropriate.

Ambulatory Medicine

Centers Urgent Care, Middle Village, NY                                    06/01/2020 – 06/26/2020

• Performed a focused history and physical examination for common acute and emergent problems seen in an outpatient setting.
• Presented pertinent information to preceptor, ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, and formed an assessment and plan based on results and discussion with preceptor.
• Documented the appropriate history and physical notes in patient’s charts, as well as providing patient education upon discharge.

• Administered intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, obtained throat cultures, performed splinting, venipunctures, and nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing. Additionally performed and interpreted EKGs, administered eye exams, and interpreted x-ray images.

Long Term Care

VA Primary & Extended Care Center, St. Albans, NY             02/10/2020 – 03/13/2020

• Performed a comprehensive geriatric history and physical examination. Managed patients with multiple medical conditions, including; lung, prostate and pancreatic cancers, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Developed a comprehensive care management plan for any acute and chronic problems to include diagnostic tests, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, and referral to specialists or other members of the geriatric health care team as appropriate.
• Partake in the Adult Day Health Care Services, by leading group stretching exercises, cognitive stimulation activities, and games. Educated residents on disease prevention/health promotion strategies such as the importance of hand washing and significance of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Assisted clinicians in outpatient clinic appointments such as vascular, urology, and phlebotomy.
• Document the appropriate history and physical notes, intake orders, monthly progress notes, discharge plans and patient educations/counseling plans as directed by the preceptor.

Surgery

NYC HHC/Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY                    01/06/2020 – 02/07/2020

• Performed a focused history and physical examination in surgical specialty clinics, including: general surgery, breast, proctology, vascular, oncology, urology, and orthopedics.
• Developed a patient management plan to include diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment and monitor the progress of assigned patients.
• Performed patient care tasks as assigned by the preceptor including pre-/ intra-/post-operative care, wound management, suturing, incision and drainage, NG tube placement, control of bleeding and participating in daily rounds.
• Assisted and prepared patients for surgery including preoperative education, positioning, and skin preparation. Functioned as first and second assistant in the operating room performing surgical exposure and layer closure of wounds.

Work Experience

Management Specialist I                                                                 Aug 2016 – Aug 2018

NYS Office Of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Jamaica, NY

• Read and analyze case records and documents to develop conclusions based on program eligibility.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of program areas and keep updated on federal and state regulations
• Prepare reports of completed work with supportable findings, as well as auditing of special programs.

Care Management Unit Team Manager                                       Apr 2014 – May 2016

Apicha Community Health Center, New York, NY

• Oversee and facilitate the Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the Health Home Program
• Supervise a team of 16 staff: Care Managers, Care Navigators, and Outreach Specialists
• Coordinate case management services for patients with HIV/AIDS, Chronic Illness, or Severe Mental Illness; with a case load of over 500 patients
• Work in partnership with interdisciplinary care team regarding patient care with Chief Medical Officer, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and other health care professionals
• Collate and utilize data reports for budgeting, improvement, and reporting to NY State and Lead Health Home Contracts

Professional Training

NYSSPA CME Conference, Albany, NY, October 25-27, 2019

• Connected with fellow PAs, earn valuable CME credits, gain hands-on clinical experience, explore the exhibit hall and build my advocacy toolkit. Participated as an Alternate on the CUNY York College’s Medical Jeopardy Team.

Central Lines Workshop, New York State Society of Physician Assistants, October 27, 2019

• The course provided a mixture of didactic, case-based and evidence-based guideline review, as well as hands-on workshops which included central line placement, critical care ultrasound including FAST exam, focused cardiac and lung ultrasound.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2018-Present

New York State Society of Physician Assistants, 2018-Present

Community Service

FNE International

Clinical Volunteer on Medical Mission Trip, Cusco Peru, 08/01/19 – 08/15/19

• Set up mobile pop-up clinics with various clinical stations to serve small rural towns in communities outside of Pisac, Cusco.
• Triaged upwards of 100 patients per day and obtaining the chief complaint and vitals, while assessing the degree of urgency.
• Worked alongside Peruvian and American medical professionals (doctors, physician assistant, and optometrist) as well as local translators to obtain a history and physical examination.
• Provided a treatment plan and patient education based on medical complaints and assessment.
• Coordinated in the pharmacy station to provide the patients with medications/vitamins required and counsel them on usage

Minds Matter

Volunteer, New York, N.Y., 2015 – 2018

• Mentored low-income high school students across New York City to help them prepare and achieve college readiness and success through SAT test prep, Writing & Critical Thinking, and mentoring programs.

Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corp

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer, Stony Brook NY, 2010-2012

• Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility in the Stony Brook area.
• Rendered emergency medical and or trauma care, to adults, children and infants based on assessment findings including: opening and maintaining an airway; ventilating patients; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, applying an AED, administration of oxygen, oral glucose and activated charcoal.
• Providing prehospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system trauma and manage general medical complaints of altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reaction, seizures, behavioral emergencies, and environmental emergencies.

Languages

English: Native Language

Chinese: Proficient Listener and Speaker

Computer Skills

Applications: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, EPIC EHR, eClinical Works EHR, and Allscripts, and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)

 

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