Sau Yin Wan
Greer,SC
Summary
Accomplished Medical Intensivist and Pulmonary Specialist with a proven track record at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center fostering multi-disciplinary collaboration to work effectively in high-pressure environments making critical decisions while ensuring positive relationships with the medical teams and ancillary staffs.
Excelled in patient-centered care, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes through expert pulmonary care and empathetic end-of-life discussions.
Demonstrated ability to stabilize critically ill patients and proven skills in advanced life support and experienced critical care management to improve patient outcomes.
Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Committed to staying current with latest advancements in medical research and treatments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted multidisciplinary round with nursing, pharmacist and respiratory therapist to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Supervised resident physicians and advanced care practitioners in management of critically ill patients
- Provided support for family members during end-of-life decision-making processes by offering empathetic guidance on available options for palliative care or advanced directives.
- Advocate for patient-centered care by ensuring that individual preferences and needs were incorporated into treatment plans whenever possible.
- Performed and supervised invasive procedures
Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
Upstate Lung And Critical Care Specialists
11.2008 - 10.2018
- Treated and managed patients with pulmonary diseases such as COPD, interstitial and connective tissue lung disease, chronic pulmonary infectious diseases, lung malignancy and pulmonary hypertension in outpatient office.
- Acted as inpatient pulmonary consultant to treat and manage patients in the hospital
- Consultation and management of critically ill patient in the intensive care unit.
- Attending physician at long-term acute care hospital to care for patients who required prolonged hospitalization including long-term ventilatory support.
- Administrative duty in a privately own pulmonary and critical care practice
- Performed and supervised invasive procedures
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow
Jackson Memorial Hospital : Univ of Miami School of Medicine
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Fellowship training to become board certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
- Supervised resident and intern physicians in treatment and management of critically ill patients and patients with pulmonary diseases,
- Supervised resident and intern physicians in performing invasive procedures
- Leadership training to collaborate with nursing staffs to optimize workflow.
- Became efficient in conducting and interpreting pulmonary function test, hemodynamic monitoring.
- Contributed to research activities
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
07.2002 - 07.2005
- Skillfully performed medical procedures including lumbar punctures, central line insertions, arterial blood gas, arterial line placement, thoracentesis and paracentesis.
- Mentored junior residents and medical students in internal medicine best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, accurately identifying symptoms and determining appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Efficiently managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing critical cases and making timely decisions under pressure.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB Canada05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
International Medical University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia08-1999
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest tube placement
- Arterial catheter placement
- Airway and ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation including cardioversion
- Central line placement
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration on patient care
- End-of-life care including palliative care discussions
Accomplishments
- 08/2021- present Vice-Chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- 11/2020- 08/2021 Critical Care Financial Sustainability Team Leader
- 11/2015- 5/2020 Medical Director for Alana Healthcare
- 10/2014- 09/2018 Interim Medical Director for Medical Intensive Care Unit
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
10 / 2024 Internal Medicine ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
05 / 2018 Pulmonary and Critical Care ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
10 / 2015 Internal Medicine ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
11 / 2008 Critical Care Medicine ABIM subspecialty Board exam, Passed
10 / 2007 Pulmonary Medicine ABIM subspecialty Board exam, Passed.
08 / 2005 Internal Medicine ABIM Board exam, Passed
10 / 2003 USMLE Step 3, Passed
04 / 2002 USMLE Step 2, Passed
05 / 2001 USMLE Step 1, Passed
05 / 2002 Canadian - MCCQE Part 1, Passed
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Elementary
Publications
“Modern Pharmaceutical Trial outsourcing, Does Globalization means Localization” power point presentation at International Conference on Drug Discovery and Therapy (ICDDT) Nov, 2010
“ Prevalence and impact of alcohol and other drug use disorders on sedation and mechanical ventilation: a retrospective study” Marjolein de Wit, Sau Yin Wan, Sujoy Gill, Wendy I Jenvey, Al M Best, Judith Tomlinson and Michael F Weaver BMC Anesthesiology 2007, 7:3 (14 Mar 2007)
“ Effect of Substance Abuse on Sedation and Mechanical Ventilation.” VCU Research Day abstract presentation May, 2005
“ Tuberculosis Masquerating as as Chest Wall Mass”, ACP abstract competition. Feb, 2005. Selected for power point presentation and ACP poster competition for Oct, 2006.
"Guillain-Barre Syndrome Following Pentostatin Treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia", ACP abstract competition, October, 2003
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
Upstate Lung And Critical Care Specialists
11.2008 - 10.2018
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow
Jackson Memorial Hospital : Univ of Miami School of Medicine
07.2005 - 07.2008
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
07.2002 - 07.2005
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
10 / 2024 Internal Medicine ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
05 / 2018 Pulmonary and Critical Care ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
10 / 2015 Internal Medicine ABIM Recertification exam, Passed
11 / 2008 Critical Care Medicine ABIM subspecialty Board exam, Passed
10 / 2007 Pulmonary Medicine ABIM subspecialty Board exam, Passed.
08 / 2005 Internal Medicine ABIM Board exam, Passed
10 / 2003 USMLE Step 3, Passed
04 / 2002 USMLE Step 2, Passed
05 / 2001 USMLE Step 1, Passed
05 / 2002 Canadian - MCCQE Part 1, Passed
M.D. - Medicine
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
International Medical University
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