Lea Lua
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Critical Care professional with over 25 years of experience, consistently staying informed about current trends and implementing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic, and flexibility, fostering a collaborative environment through a commitment to teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Upholding the highest standards of professionalism, characterized by punctuality, respect for individuals, and a steadfast dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Physician
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Led multidisciplinary teams to develop patient treatment plans aligned with best practices.
- Served as a mentor for medical students by providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback during their clinical rotations.
- Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.
Pediatric Critical Care Doctor
Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
10.2009 - Current
- Administered specialized treatment plans for pediatric patients with complex conditions, including respiratory failure and multisystem-organ dysfunction.
- Oversaw emergency room consultations and management of critically ill pediatric patients.
- Guided pediatric residents through clinical procedures and protocols in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Conducted mock code training sessions to support comprehensive resident education.
- Administered various levels of sedation for short procedures in hospital and outpatient settings.
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Doctor
Aurora Advocate Health Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered specialized intensive care for pediatric patients recovering from cardiac surgeries.
- Administered comprehensive treatment plans to enhance health management for pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart failure.
- Conducted comprehensive bedside teaching rounds to enhance understanding of advanced pediatric cardiology among fellows and critical care nursing personnel.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate and optimize ECMO interventions for critically ill patients in NICU and PICU.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Doctor
Congenital Heart Institute
Oak Lawn, Illinois
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Served neonates, children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart diseases after cardiac cath intervention and/or surgical repairs.
- Performed bedside teaching rounds for Pediatric Cardiology fellows and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive care nurses.
- Lead in multidisciplinary rounds to promote total well being of patients.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Doctor
Miami Children's Hospital, CVICU
Miami, Florida
02.2004 - 08.2008
- Provider expert post-operative care for neonates, children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease.
- Managed patients on extracorporeal membrane support.
- Educator for Pediatric Intensive care fellows, nurse practitioners and nurses in CVICU.
- Performed multidisciplinary rounds and cath conferences as part of continuing medical education to implement best patient outcome.
PICU Medical Director
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Led development and implementation of clinical protocols to enhance patient care quality.
- Directed strategic planning initiatives, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Pediatric Critical Care Doctor
Mount Sinai Health System
Chicago, Illinois
02.1997 - 01.2003
- Contributed to the establishment of protocols aimed at enhancing patient care in PICU.
- Facilitated educational sessions for pediatric residents and nursing staff.
- Developed a comprehensive unit that supports high-level pediatric critical care training and practice.
- Achieved significant growth in admission census for pediatric intensive care unit. Elevated unit performance to meet tertiary care benchmarks.
Education
M.D. - Rotating Internship
University of Santo Tomas
Manila Philippines04.1986
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine And Surgery
University of Santo Tomas
Manila Philippines03.1985
Bachelor of Science - Premedicine
University of Santo Tomas
Manila Philippines03.1981
Skills
- - Management of patients in respiratory failure, intubation, high frequency ventilation, nonconventional modes of mechanical ventilations
- - Management of patients with circulatory failure, central line placement, inotropic support management, fluid resuscitation, supporting macrocirculation and microcirculation
- - Knowledge in multisystem-organ support in systemic inflammatory response syndrome
- - Pediatric code leadership
- - Provide all levels of Pediatric sedation services
Certification
Certifications:
2002 Pediatric Critical Care Subspecialty
1996. General Pediatric Specialty
Additional Information
Torres, M., Lua, L. Effectiveness of Factor VII administration for Post-cardiac surgery Bleeding unresponsive to standard component transfusion management (Miami Children's Hospital)
Lua, L., Jafir, H., Octavio R. Effect of dexamethasone and beta-adrenergic agonist on the cytokine release by A459 lung epithelial cells (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Lua, L., Hijazi, O., Girior, B. Effect of IL-4 in Nitric Oxide production by human macrophages (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Lua, L., Toro, L. Incidence of complications from intubations in 16,861 Pediatric admissions in PICU of Children's Medical Center of Dallas (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Lua, L., Cifra, H. Rescue therapy with exogenous surfactant (Exosurf) in hyaline membrane disease of the newborn (Philippine Children's Medical Center)
Lua, L. Acquired Prothrombin Complex deficiency syndrome - Experience and Reason. Pediatric Resident's Annual Case Presentation contest (Philippine Children's Medical Center
Lua, L., et al. Comparison of Ogawa-Lowenstein_Jensen and Coconut-Water-Egg_Malachite green media in the isolation of M. Tuberculosis bacilli. 3rd place Internship Paper Presentation Contest (University of Santo Tomas)
Lua, L., Toro, L. Arterial Access and Catheters, Essentials of Pediatric Intensive Care, 2nd edition, Chapter 132, pages 1216-1233
Timeline
Attending Physician
Carle Foundation Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Doctor
Aurora Advocate Health Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Doctor
Congenital Heart Institute
11.2009 - 04.2012
Pediatric Critical Care Doctor
Marshfield Medical Center
10.2009 - Current
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Doctor
Miami Children's Hospital, CVICU
02.2004 - 08.2008
PICU Medical Director
Edward Hospital
04.2003 - 02.2004
Pediatric Critical Care Doctor
Mount Sinai Health System
02.1997 - 01.2003
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine And Surgery
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science - Premedicine
University of Santo Tomas
M.D. - Rotating Internship
University of Santo Tomas
Personal Statement
I am seeking to be a part of an institution whose vision is to establish a pediatric critical care unit that delivers exceptional care to critically ill patients within the community it serves. With over 25 years of diverse clinical experiences and regular continuing medical education, combined with diligence and dedication to my profession, I am confident that achieving this goal is easily feasible.
Active Licenses
Illinois
Medical Society Membership
Society of Critical Care Medicine
American Academy of Pediatrics