Stefani T. Tran
Fountain Valley
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Physician Assistant with over 12 years of hospital and clinical experience in cardiology, internal medicine, and family medicine. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Recognized for exceptional organizational ability, sound clinical judgment, and strong patient and team relationships. Dedicated to providing comprehensive inpatient cardiac care within a collaborative hospital environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant – Cardiology Department
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - Current
- Provide outpatient cardiology care within a large, integrated hospital system.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and monitor cardiac patients.
- EKG/Stress Test/Echocardiogram interpreting reports, and cardiac device interrogation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients on cardiac risk factors, medications, and post-procedural care.
Physician Assistant
Pacific Cardiovascular Associates
12.2000 - 12.2006
- Assisted in diagnostic cardiac testing and post-procedure follow-up, and performed pacemaker/ICD interrogations.
- Provided patient counseling and education on lifestyle and medication adherence.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology care. Manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in office and hospital settings.
- Rounding inpatient.
Physician Assistant – Internal Medicine / Urgent Care
Talbert Medical Group
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Delivered urgent and primary care services in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed evaluations, diagnostic testing, and acute management for adult and geriatric patients.
- Coordinated specialist referrals and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine – Arizona School of Health Sciences
Phoenix, AZ08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California
Irvine, CA06.1996
Skills
- Hospital-based and Ambulatory care: History & physicals, daily rounding, discharge summaries, and interdisciplinary coordination
- Comprehensive management of cardiac patients, including coronary artery disease, angina, MI, post-MI, and post-catheter-based intervention
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) management and patient education
- Pacemaker/AICD/BIV interrogation and interpretation for all major manufacturers
Certification
- Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) PA150614
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License MTO6691
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Timeline
Physician Assistant – Cardiology Department
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - Current
Physician Assistant
Pacific Cardiovascular Associates
12.2000 - 12.2006
Physician Assistant – Internal Medicine / Urgent Care
Talbert Medical Group
06.2000 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine – Arizona School of Health Sciences