Marinda Le
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Healthcare Provider
Integrative Healthcare
Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Rotated weekly with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and Ayurveda medicine practitioners to gain interdisciplinary exposure to integrative healthcare approaches.
Observed patient consultations and treatment plans while developing a strong understanding of Eastern medicine practices and alternative therapies.
Certified Physician Assistant/Clinician
Advanced Pain Management
San Francisco
08.2024 - Current
- Emphasized a nonpharmaceutical, minimally invasive approach to pain management to support patient-centered care.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and detailed pre-treatment consultations to assess patient needs and treatment readiness.
- Educated patients on procedural expectations, recovery timelines, and post-treatment care to improve understanding and outcomes.
Student Healthcare Provider
Beverly Hills Physicians Group
Beverly Hills, CA
- Observed visits with pain management specialists and anesthesiologists. Performed PRP needling and observed lumbar epidural injections. Assisted in cases: breast augmentation, liposuction, autologous fat grafting to the buttocks or gluteal fat grafting, and abdominoplasty. Observed face lift/rhytidectomy and areolar reduction surgeries.
Student Healthcare Provider
Lakewood Hospital
Lakewood, CA
- Provided care for patients with complex medical conditions in hospital environments. This included managing cases such as CKD, heart failure, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease, atrial fibrillation, sepsis, COPD, and hepatic encephalopathy.
Student Healthcare Provider
Century Medical Group
Los Angeles, CA
- Observed pap smears, obstetric exams, and breast examinations. Assisted with prenatal check-ups, routine obstetric check-ups with fetal doppler, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
Student Healthcare Provider
Dr. Taha Ahmed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Performed child wellness and sick visits for patients age 0-20 years old. Conditions assessed include: acute otitis media, influenza, behavioral concerns, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, etc. Advised patients and parents on treatment and nutritional recommendations.
Student Healthcare Provider
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- First assist in surgeries that included: laparoscopic appendectomy, hemicolectomy and re-exploratory laparotomy, left carotid endarterectomy, fecal impaction, hernia repairs. Assisted in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and mitral valve repair. Observed melanoma excision case.
Student Healthcare Provider
BNI Treatment Center
Agoura Hills, CA
- Assessed psychiatric patients diagnosed with varying mental health and behavioral concerns. Recommended adjustment in treatments. Conditions assessed include: ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and substance use.
Student Healthcare Provider
California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
- Independently conducted procedures including incision and drainage of abscesses, laceration repairs, venipuncture, IV catheter insertions, Performed neurological assessments and assisted in managing conditions: tooth abscess, HIV, cellulitis, gunshot wounds, pneumonia.
Student Healthcare Provider
Kedren Health Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
- Performed comprehensive history and physical assessments, annual health assessments, preventative screenings, and focused visits. Provided diabetic management, ortho complaint evaluations, thyroid assessment, pap smears, and sick visits. Evaluated EKGs, lab values, assessed ASCVD risk scores, and influenza injections.
Student Healthcare Provider
Elite Cardiology
Upland, CA
- Performed cardiovascular physical assessments and conducted new patient consults and follow-up visits. Interpreted imaging findings and diagnosed patients with conditions: atrial fibrillation, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, HOCM, 1st-degree AV Block, sinus bradycardia, and QT-prolongation. Referred patients to electrophysiologist when indicated.
Primary Care/Urgent Care Medical Assistant
Perlman Clinic
La Jolla, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared patients for physicals, follow-up appointments, urgent care visits, and Pap smears in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Performed clinical procedures including EKGs, ear lavages, venipuncture, vital signs, immunizations, and urine specimen collection/testing for cultures, STD screenings, and HCG tests.
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings, administered rapid flu and strep tests, and ensured proper handling and processing of laboratory specimens.
- Coordinated and delegated responsibilities among clinical staff during short-staffed shifts, improving patient flow and reducing appointment wait times.
Strengthened cross-cultural communication skills to build rapport with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary clinical teams. - Assisted providers with Nexplanon insertion and removal procedures while maintaining efficiency and high-quality patient care in a high-volume setting.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
La Mesa Pediatrics
La Mesa, CA
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed vitals, prepare and administer 100’s of child care/flu vaccinations per month.
- Performed rapid strep test, strep culture, hemoglobin or glucose fingerstick tests, and urinalysis.
- Gathered patient intake to include history, height, weight, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, tympanic/rectal temperature.
- Administered nebulizer treatment and Benadryl to patients. Assisted providers during newborn circumcision procedures.
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Rapeport Medical Corportation
La Jolla, CA
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed vitals, EKGs, fingersticks for INR/ Cholestech tests. Explained Lexiscan/Nuclear tests to patients and reviewed medication reconciliation.
- Assimilated medical knowledge and clinical skills quickly to work independently for sole provider and collaborated with other staff members on days with two providers, which resulted in provider satisfaction and improved clinical staff flow.
- Gave and revised concise written patient instructions with education, and follow-up care to pre-operative patients to reduce patient misunderstandings and improve patient satisfaction.
- Prepped patients for stress echo procedures and applied Holter monitors with efficient technique to reduce preparation time, leading to enhanced accuracy of results.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2017
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San Diego Miramar College
01.2015
Skills
- EPIC - 2 years
- EClinical Works - 2 years
Certification
- Board certification through NCCPA: ID#: 1201489
- California PA License through California Physician Assistant Board,License No: PA64861
LANGUAGES
English and Vietnamese
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
STUDENT LEADERSHIP, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU)
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Human Anatomy
- Fall 2016 College of Sciences Student Council Representative for Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA)
- College of Sciences Student Council (CSSC)
- 2016-2017 Assistant Director of External Affairs, SDSU Gates to Success, 2014-2015
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
● Core Volunteer, Asian Pacific Health Foundation (APHF), 2019-2020
● Patient Care Companion and Activity Room Leader, Rady’s Children Hospital, 2018-2020
● Flying Samaritans Volunteer, San Diego State University, 2018
Timeline
Certified Physician Assistant/Clinician
Advanced Pain Management
08.2024 - Current
Primary Care/Urgent Care Medical Assistant
Perlman Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatric Medical Assistant
La Mesa Pediatrics
11.2017 - 02.2018
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Rapeport Medical Corportation
02.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Diego State University
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San Diego Miramar College
Student Healthcare Provider
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Student Healthcare Provider
Integrative Healthcare
Student Healthcare Provider
Beverly Hills Physicians Group
Student Healthcare Provider
Lakewood Hospital
Student Healthcare Provider
Century Medical Group
Student Healthcare Provider
Dr. Taha Ahmed
Student Healthcare Provider
BNI Treatment Center
Student Healthcare Provider
California Hospital
Student Healthcare Provider
Kedren Health Clinic
Student Healthcare Provider
Elite Cardiology
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Southern California University of Health Sciences