Leslie Nguyen
Eastvale
Summary
Compassionate and highly efficient PA with 6 years of experience in urgent care, primary care, and emergency settings. Known for maintaining calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment, earning strong patient satisfaction scores, and fostering high return visit volume through clear communication, sound clinical judgment, and a patient-first approach. Proficient in procedures, diagnostics, telemedicine, and EMR systems, with a track record of dependable, collaborative care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Carbon Health Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
- Independently manage 30–50 patients/day in high-acuity urgent care, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Conduct virtual urgent care visits, triaging and treating patients via telemedicine with a focus on accurate remote assessment, patient safety, and clear follow-up instructions.
- Perform full spectrum of urgent procedures: laceration repairs, abscess drainage, splinting, wound care.
- Order and interpret point-of-care tests, diagnostic labs, radiologic images, EKGs.
- Perform Department of Transportation (DOT), pre-employment, and sports physicals.
- Facilitate and manage the treatment of worker’s compensation cases including first aid, work modifications, and discharge from care.
- Commended for calm presence in urgent situations with consistent 5-star patient feedback.
Urgent Care & Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Vista Medical Group & Eastvale Urgent Care
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive physical exams, diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries as the sole provider in the urgent care setting.
- Facilitated learning by training and leading physician assistant students as clinical preceptor.
- Provided comprehensive primary care to adult patients in accordance with standardized procedures and protocols for PAs.
- Provide preventative care and health education to patients of all ages in a family medicine practice.
- Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through medication management and lifestyle counseling.
Clinical Preceptor
Touro University
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated physician assistant student learning in the clinical setting by guiding students to translate knowledge into the attitudes and skills required to give safe high-quality patient care.
- Supervised students groups in the clinical urgent care and family medicine setting.
- Conducted clinical site visits and completed written student performance evaluations at mid term and end of course to assign grades.
Clinical Sub-Investigator
Smart Cures Clinical Research
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised, with principal investigator, the following COVID-19 clinical trials: Kintor; GT0918, Eli Lilly; BLAZE-1.
- Screened potential study subjects, obtained medical histories, reviewed concomitant medications, and performed initial and follow-up physical exams.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic results including lab reports and followed up on any clinically significant findings.
- Evaluated adverse events, side effects, and determined causality or clinical significance.
Family Medicine & Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Wilmington Urgent Care & Family Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided sensitive, supportive, and compassionate urgent care and primary care to a diverse, underserved urban population in a resource-limited setting.
- Improved patient medication adherence and understanding by consolidating patient medication lists, collaborating with local pharmacists, and performing patient education.
- Completed prior authorizations, specialist referrals, and SDI paperwork as needed.
- Managed clinic logistics including provider scheduling, onboarding, and clinical supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro University
Vallejo, CA05-2020
Master of Public Health - undefined
Touro University
Vallejo, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University
Long Beach06-2015
Skills
- High-volume urgent care & walk-in clinic experience
- EKG & X-ray interpretation
- Pap smear
- Suturing, I&D, splinting, foreign body removal
- Toenail removal & Trephination
- Medical documentation
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Carbon Health Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
Urgent Care & Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Vista Medical Group & Eastvale Urgent Care
03.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Preceptor
Touro University
06.2021 - 07.2023
Clinical Sub-Investigator
Smart Cures Clinical Research
08.2020 - 08.2022
Family Medicine & Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Wilmington Urgent Care & Family Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Public Health - undefined
Touro University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Touro University