Skills:
● Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service. ● Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations. ● Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases. ● Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues. ● Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. ● Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions. ● Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions. ● Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics. ● Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care. ● Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence. ● Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options. ● Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms. ● Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing. ● Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites. ● Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid. ● Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels. ● Verified identity of patient or operative site. ● Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment. ● Performed venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures throughout clinical rounds. ● Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services. ● Educated patients and families on correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use. ● Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. ● Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician. ● Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses. ● Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations. ● Used various medical technology to monitor and control patients' condition in remote telemedicine situation. ● Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions as needed to control symptoms. ● Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review. ● Provide New born care for cesarean section and spontaneous vaginal delivery patients ● Surgical Physician First assistant in multiple surgical, oncological, orthopedic, obstetric and Gynecological cases
Certifications:
MD from Latin American School of Medicine, Havana, Cuba BLS CERTIFIED PPH a bundle approach certified, Harvard University
