Binh Cao
NCCPA-Certified Physician Assistant
Zionsville,IN
Summary
Personable and dedicated Physician Assistant offering over 4 years of experience in diagnosing patients and providing comprehensive care. Talented in carefully documenting patient information, reviewing health history, performing detailed examinations. Driven to accurately diagnose conditions by reviewing patient charts with respective labs and imaging. Focused on spending time with patients to explain diagnosis information, discussing treatment options, and collaborating with the care team on treatment plan.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
Community Health Network
03.2023 - Current
- Admitted patients from emergency room, pre or post-op, or transfers to medical surgical unit, progressive care, or ICU
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
IU Health Arnett Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services in collaboration with supervising attending physician.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Collaborated with medical colleagues to offer clinical care management, patient education
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Best Care
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used automated external defibrillators.
- Administered on-the-spot physical assessments to determine nature and extent of injury or illness and effectively prioritize required emergency care, triaged based on life-threatening needs, and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Provided prehospital emergency medical care, such as hemorrhage control, bandaging, immobilization and hypoperfusion.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN 05.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Patient Assessments
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
- IAPA Medical Challenge Bowl Champion 2018
- Academic Honors 2011-2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants - Member
Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants - Member
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
Community Health Network
03.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine
IU Health Arnett Hospital
12.2019 - Current
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
06-2019
Advanced Life Support
06-2019
Basic Life Support
06-2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Butler University
05.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Best Care
10.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Texas At Austin
08.2010 - 06.2014
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