Jessica Yang

Experience

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  Massachusetts General Hospital

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Student Intern

  Investigated the therapeutic effects of intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) on WT and IAP-KO mouse model

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  Brigham and Women's Hospital

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Clinical Research Assistant II

  - Interviewed, screened and scheduled potential subjects for admission to IRB-approved clinical studies - Performed EKGs, indirect calorimetry, and vitals collection- Assisted in data analysis for publications - Edited and submitted study-related protocols, documents to BWH’s internal review board- Promoted to Research Assistant II in January 2012

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  William O'Connor Midwood School

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  RN

  - Performed problem-focused examinations on 2.5-5 year-old students - Administered injections and medications as authorized by MDs- Conducted straight catheterizations on students with neurogenic bladders, hypospadias- Communicated with parents of their children’s visits to the nurse’s office - Notified staff and parents of common infectious childhood illnesses and provided health counseling

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  Dr. Austin Lu Pediatrics Clinic

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Nurse Practitioner Student at Dr. Austin Lu Pediatrics Clinic

  - Gathered comprehensive history and performed health examinations on 0 month-25 year-old patients - Assisted in the development of customized cares for patients with complex diagnoses - Administered routine preventive vaccinations - Conducted venipuncture procedures for routine blood work - Provided patient education, plans of care and anticipatory guidance for patients and parents - Common diagnoses managed: upper respiratory illnesses, gastroenterology illnesses, otitis media Show less

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  Essen Medical Associates, P.C.

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Nurse Practitioner Student at Essen Medical Associates, P.C.

  - Assessed, diagnosed and managed high-risk geriatric patients via home visits - Ordered diagnostic tests/labs and medications for therapeutic management under supervision - Consulted with social workers, specialists and medical services for continuity of care - Provided patients and family members with education and support - Common diagnoses managed: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking

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  New York Methodist Hospital

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Nurse Practitioner Student at New York Methodist Medical Associates

  - Conducted comprehensive history, routine assessments and health maintenance screenings on young adult-elderly patients - Ordered, interpreted and managed diagnostic tests, lab panels, and reports including EKGs, imagings, bloodwork - Prescribed and refilled medications, and performed medication reconciliation under supervision - Engaged patients in health teaching and counseling in each applicable encounter - Referred patients to indicated specialists and followed-up with coordinated care - Common diagnoses managed: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, chest pain, back pain Show less

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  UMass Memorial Medical Center, Division of Organ Transplantation

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  Nurse Practitioner and Coordinator of the Living Donor Program

  - Managed living donors and hepatobiliary surgical patients pre- and post-surgery- Followed up on wound care, surgical drains, diagnostic imagings, pathological reports, routine blood work - Assisted multi-disciplinary team in developing customized care and management plans- Presented living donor cases to the Living Donor Selection Committee- Completed peer-to-peer reviews with health insurance companies, and FMLA paperwork- Provided educational and promoted outreach support to patients and family members Show less

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  Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  Family Nurse Practitioner

  - Family-focused primary care provider independently responsible for a large panel of patients- Performed patient comprehensive PEs for patients with conditions ranging from complex, acute to chronically ill - Ordered, administered, and reviewed bloodwork and other diagnostic/screening tests for proper diagnoses- Performed Pap smears, wet mounts, Nexplanon insertion/removal; Coumadin follow-ups- Provided coordinated continuous care, specialist referrals, and further treatment options based on patients' needs- Charted and completed patient records/notes, prior authorizations, disability/VNA paperwork- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to assist patient and family members on managing illnesses and promoting disease prevention Show less

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  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Nurse Practitioner

    Nov 2018 - now

  • Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

    Jul 2018 - now