Yisha Cheng
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
First year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow with a background of training in a busy pediatric emergency room in inner city Philadelphia, as well as suburban setting in New Jersey. Eager to apply knowledge in diagnosing pediatric conditions, and perform hands on procedures in an urgent care settings. Highly skilled in communicating effectively with youth and caregivers to deliver clear understanding of symptoms and health history.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
2017.07 - Current
- Training in Pediatric emergency medicine at level 1 trauma and burn center with annual volume of 70,000 patients.
- Working thirteen 9 hour PEM shifts each month. Managing 20-30 patients per shift and oversees emergency room flow.
- Led resuscitations and experienced in managing airway.
- Precepted rotating pediatric and adult emergency residents
- Effectively communicated with nursing and staff.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Pediatric Resident
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
2020.07 - 2023.06
- Trained in general pediatrics for three years at tertiary children's hospital in suburban setting
- Established strong foundation of pediatric inpatient medicine knowledge through 4.5-5 month per year being spent primarily in PICU/General Floor service, with 2 months NICU and 2 months Hematology/Oncology experience
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals, and immunizations to children during continuity clinic.
- Established preventive health practices and assessed developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in pediatric patients.
Urgent Care Rotating Resident
PM Pediatrics
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Rotated for 1 month at PM pediatrics learning urgent care management.
- Saw and managed multiple common urgent care complaints, including but not limited to asthma exacerbation, ear infections, bronchiolitis, foreign body removal, strep throat, lacerations
- Interpreted X-rays and splinted patients for fractures or sprains.
- Transferred patients to acute care
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA06.2014
Skills
- Pediatric exams
- Childhood/Adolescent developmental screening
- Preventive health measures
- BLS/ALS/ATLS certified
- Proficiency with laceration repair, Incision and drainage, foreign body removal, nurse maid's elbow reduction, IV placement, Airway management
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision Making
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
- Board Certified Pediatrician, American Academy of Pediatrics: 10/2023
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Affiliations
American Academy of Peditrics
Timeline
Urgent Care Rotating Resident
PM Pediatrics
2022.07 - 2022.07
Pediatric Resident
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
2020.07 - 2023.06
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
2017.07 - Current
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brandeis University
- Board Certified Pediatrician, American Academy of Pediatrics: 10/2023
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