Zhang Huang
Los Angeles,US
Summary
Dedicated Internal Medicine Resident at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital with comprehensive experience in managing complex, multi-organ disease states within a diverse and underserved patient population. Spearheaded initiatives to improve resource conservation and cost-effective care. Recognized for strong leadership abilities, particularly in mentoring junior residents and in fostering a culture of patient safety and quality improvement. Driven to advance patient health outcomes through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver superior care across both acute and chronic conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident, Internal Medicine
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Utilize evidence-based guidelines and diagnostic acumen to manage cases involving cardiology, infectious disease, pulmonary, and endocrine disorders.
- Lead daily rounds with physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to optimize patient care, including discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Provide acute care management for a diverse panel of patients with complex medical conditions, including multi-organ dysfunction, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
- Supervise and educate junior residents in clinical settings and didactic sessions.
- Led a project to optimize the use of telemetry monitoring by implementing evidence-based guidelines, resulting in a 20% reduction in unnecessary telemetry use, improving resource allocation, patient safety, and hospital workflow efficiency.
Lab Manager
Lablinq
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily lab operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of COVID-19 samples, adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Played a key role in expanding client base by building partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and private organizations, resulting in a 30% increase in client volume.
- Spearheaded the integration of advanced diagnostic technologies, including high-throughput PCR machines and automation systems, improving sample processing efficiency and reducing turnaround times by 40%.
- Actively participated in sample processing, troubleshooting technical issues, and training laboratory staff on new protocols to ensure high-quality testing standards.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
Los Angeles, United States07.2025
Doctor of Medicine
Rush Medical College
Chicago, United States05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL06.2013
Certification
BLS and ACLS License, 2024 - current
Physician and Surgeon License, 2023 - current
Drug Enforcement Administration License, 2023 - current
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts:
- Mehta N, Huang S, Dhura R, Wambier C, do Nascimento Fonesca D, Little S, Goren A. Minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymatical activity in plants: A novel paradigm in increasing minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 Jan;23(1):339-343. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15980. Epub 2023 Aug 28. PMID: 37638619.
- Fu T, Seok S, Choi S, Huang Z, Suino-Powell K, Xu HE, Kemper B, Kemper JK. MicroRNA 34a inhibits beige and brown fat formation in obesity in part by suppressing adipocyte fibroblast growth factor 21 signaling and SIRT1 function. Mol Cell Biol. 2014 Nov 15;34(22):4130-42. doi: 10.1128/MCB.00596-14. Epub 2014 Sep 2. PMID: 25182532; PMCID: PMC4248715.
Non-Peer Reviewed Online Publication:
- Chen, O., Oh, D. G., Huang, Z., & Song, S. Y. (2020, June 22). Mental health among Asian American health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. KevinMD.com. https://www.kevinmd.com/2020/06/mental-health-among-asian-american-health-care-workers-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.html
Additional Information
- Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese)
- Cat Lover
- Interest in Medical Technology: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in medical technology, particularly in telemedicine and AI applications in patient care.
- Passionate about exploring the synergy between Eastern and Western medicine particularly in how traditional practices like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and mindfulness complement evidence-based Western approaches.
Timeline
Resident, Internal Medicine
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Lab Manager
Lablinq
06.2021 - 07.2022
Internal Medicine Residency
Martin Luther King Community Hospital
Doctor of Medicine
Rush Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
BLS and ACLS License, 2024 - current
Physician and Surgeon License, 2023 - current
Drug Enforcement Administration License, 2023 - current
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