Tan Nguyen

Compassionate and highly dedicated Physician Assistant with over seven years of continuous hands-on patient care experience spanning critical care, emergency medicine, respiratory therapy, and family practice. Driven by a deep-seated passion for improving patient outcomes, advocating for holistic wellness, and delivering empathetic, evidence-based medical care to diverse patient populations. Combines rigorous clinical training with advanced patient-assessment skills to form strong therapeutic relationships and deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Physician Assistant — Family Medicine at NEXS MEDICAL (2026-01 – Present)

• Deliver enthusiastic, patient-focused primary care by conducting detailed physical examinations, performing thorough history taking, and evaluating acute and chronic symptoms.
• Manage chronic diseases (DM, HTN, HLD, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD) with a strong emphasis on disease prevention, lifestyle counseling, and patient empowerment.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic laboratory testing and imaging to formulate precise differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
• Champion compassionate preventive care through routine health screenings, annual wellness exams, and patient-centered health education.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MEMORIAL HERMANN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (2022-11 – 2022-12)

• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to vulnerable pediatric populations by providing specialized respiratory care and emergency airway management in high-acuity pediatric units.
• Partnered closely with pediatric medical teams to optimize mechanical ventilation parameters and administer vital aerosol therapeutics.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MEMORIAL HERMANN SOUTHEAST HOSPITAL (2020-01 – 2022-11)

• Provided dedicated bedside clinical care in acute care and intensive care units, serving as a vital patient advocate during critical care events.
• Managed mechanical ventilation, monitored blood gas parameters, and administered targeted chest physiotherapy to accelerate patient recovery.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL (2019-10 – 2022-11)

• Operated advanced life-support respiratory equipment (AVEA, PB 840/980, Hamilton G5/C1, BiPAP V60) in high-volume critical care settings.
• Collaborated dynamically with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to tailor treatment protocols to individual patient needs.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MAINLAND (2018-12 – 2019-10)

• Delivered high-quality respiratory interventions across ICU, CVU, ER, and IMCU environments.
• Educated patients and families on equipment operation and self-treatment, fostering confidence and independence in ongoing respiratory care.

PA Clinical Rotation — Geriatrics / Urgent Care at Stormont Vail Express Care (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Provided compassionate, independent care for acute presentations; performed minor surgical procedures including suturing, I&D, and Pap smears.

PA Clinical Rotation — General Surgery at Cotton O'Neil Surgery (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Actively assisted surgical teams in complex procedures (bariatric gastric bypass, colectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy) and managed postoperative wound care.

PA Clinical Rotation — Internal Medicine & Palliative Care at Stormont Vail Health (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Delivered empathetic, patient-centered palliative care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

PA Clinical Rotation — Women's Health / OB-GYN at Stormont Vail Flint Hills (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Assisted in routine prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care as well as surgical cases (C-sections, hysterectomies).

PA Clinical Rotation — Orthopedics at PRMC Bone and Joint (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Assisted in total joint replacements and arthroscopies; administered local anesthetics and executed suture closures.

PA Clinical Rotation — Pulmonology & ENT at Inspired ENT & Pulmonology (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Educated and managed outpatient asthma and COPD patients while interpreting pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

PA Clinical Rotation — Emergency Medicine at Salina Regional Health Center (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Thrived in fast-paced emergency conditions, executing procedural interventions and direct emergency management.

PA Clinical Rotation — Behavioral Medicine, Pediatrics & Family Medicine at Kansas State University PA Program (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Formulated holistic treatment plans for psychiatric conditions (anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder) and conducted pediatric well-child visits.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care – UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH (2020-08)

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care – ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2018-05)

Associate of Science in Health Science – HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2014-12)