V. N.

Board-certified physician assistant with comprehensive clinical training and focused interest in dermatology and aesthetics. Experienced in aesthetic consultations, skin exams, biopsies, cryotherapy, and evidence-based patient care, with a commitment to ongoing learning and high-quality outcomes.

Cosmetic Dermatology Physician Assistant - SoCal Medispa - Huntington Beach, CA

(2026-03)

• Conduct comprehensive new patient dermatologic and aesthetic consultations, including skin evaluation and treatment planning
• Perform advanced skin rejuvenation treatments using Fotona4D, Fotona LipLase, Fotona SmoothEye, and laser-based acne scar revision
• Perform laser hair removal treatments utilizing the Alma Soprano Titanium system and laser tattoo removal using Pico Laser technology

Ophthalmic Assistant – Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea - Harvard Eye Associates - Laguna Hills, CA

(2020-09)

• Assisted with consultations, development of personalized treatment plans, in-office procedures (lesion excisions, biopsies, chalazion I&D) and botox/filler injections
• High volume clinic seeing over 70 patients per day
• Scribed and worked with optometrists & ophthalmologists specializing in oculoplastics, retina, glaucoma, cataract and cornea
• Onboarded and trained new technicians
• Reviewed and submitted prior authorizations to reduce the cost of patient medications
• Performed routine diagnostic tests using ophthalmic instruments
• Instruments used: humphrey visual field, autorefraction, BAT tests, optical coherence tomography, pachymetry, meibography, corneal topography and fundus photography
• Measured intraocular pressures
• Assisted in procedures such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Yttrium-Aluminum Garnet (YAG) Capsulotomy laser

Medical Volunteer - Serve The People Community Health Center - Santa Ana, CA

(2022-07 - 2023-12)

• Examined underserved patients with complex diseases and performed diagnostic testing
• Assisted patients in signing up for Medicaid and other eligible government aid
• Worked in the mobile vision clinic

Operations Volunteer - Orange County Food Bank - Santa Ana, CA

(2020-07 - 2023-12)

• Worked with 100+ volunteers to alleviate hunger in Orange County
• Partnered with more than 300 local charities and other community organizations
• Provided over 460,000 food packages to low-income seniors every year
• Assisted 200+ individuals in applying for California's food stamp program (CalFresh), obtaining $100,000+ in government funds for low-income individuals

Dermatology Medical Assistant - Blue Harbor Dermatology - Newport Beach, CA

(2018-08 - 2020-03)

• Assisted in skin biopsies, MOHS surgeries, and botox/filler injections
• Documented patient visits using EHR system (eClinical Works)
• Performed patient intakes
• Prepared exam rooms and autoclaved surgical instruments
• Verified insurances and scheduled appointments for patients
• Updated medical records and treatment plans

Pre-op Volunteer - Kaiser Permanente - Irvine, CA

(2017-07 - 2019-10)

• Worked with doctors and nurses to ensure optimal patient care
• Assisted patients in waiting room and treatment rooms
• Prepped and restocked exam rooms

Laboratory Technician/Manager - Biorgen - Irvine, CA

(2014-08 - 2018-02)

• Performed stem cell research, conducted chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, gel electrophoresis, PCR, spectroscopy, physical/chemical separation techniques, and microscopy
• Wrote technical reports and prepared graphs/charts to document experimental results
• Provided technical support and assistance to chemists

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Studies - Weber State University (2025-12)

B.A. - Psychology - University of California, Irvine (2020-12)

EMT Program Completion - Emergency Medical Technician - West Coast University (2018-06)