Tracy Thao Vu

• Provided critical care management for high acuity patients including assessments, procedures, ventilator management, diagnostic interpretation, and collaborative treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams
• Conducted procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, intubation assistance, ultrasound guided IV access, chest tube insertion assistance
• Performed daily rounds, documented patient care plans, and communicated updates with patients’ families and healthcare teams

• Conducted patient assessments and documented medical histories including but not limited to students and employees for school enrollment and occupational clearance
• Performed IV insertion, venipuncture, incision and drainage procedures, and suture removal/assistance, gynecological exams with pap smears, wound care under physician supervision.
• Collaborated closely with supervising physician to provide comprehensive patient care and assist with in-office procedures.

Clinical rotations

• Emergency Medicine: UPMC Somerset - 4 weeks
• OBGYN: Greater Pittsburgh OBGYN - 4 weeks
• Cardiology: Shadyside and Heart and Vascular Institute - 4 weeks
• Family Medicine: Kane family medicine - 4 weeks
• Pediatrics: General academics pediatrics - 4 weeks
• Behavioral health: William J. Sharpe Hospital - 4 weeks
• Internal Medicine: Jameson Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute - 4 weeks
• Surgery: Excela Health Thoracic Surgery - 4 weeks