Dedicated and personable physician with extensive experience in various healthcare settings.
Proven ability to effectively manage complex medical and social issues.
Skilled in developing well-balanced treatment plans to improve quality of care while minimizing length of stay, as well as implementing effective at-home treatment strategies.
Known for providing gentle bedside manner, knowledgeable support, and compassionate care, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
Experienced in teaching and supervising Advanced Practice Providers.
Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, Meditech and MUMMS.
Fluent in English, French, and Romanian, with knowledge of Medical Spanish.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Traveler Ambassador Team Hospitalist
US Acute Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Extensive inpatient experience working with complex and challenging patient populations.
Coordinated admissions, discharges, consultations, transfers working closely with consultants, case managers, hospital administration.
Experienced in managing critically ill patients in Intensive Care settings.
Running and directing teams for Code Blue, Code Stroke, Rapid Response.
Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
Interstate License Medical Compact and multiple active state licenses.
Hospice Medical Director/Associate Medical Director
Summit View Hospice
Reno, NV
12.2022 - Current
Provided quality, compassionate end-of-life care to ensure comfort and dignity of terminally ill patients
Led multidisciplinary hospice team to promote optimal symptom management and patient and family support.
Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of hospice services provided within the organization.
Skilled in pain management and patient-centered care.
Part time Hospitalist
US Acute Care Solutions
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Hospitalist
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
12.2006 - 01.2023
Managed medical care of patients in acute inpatient and post-acute care facilities
Locum Tenens Hospitalist
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Sparks, NV
06.2017 - 12.2020
Provided comprehensive medical care of patients in acute inpatient, acute rehabilitation and geropsychiatric units.
Hospitalist
Tahoe Pacific Hospital
Reno, NV
08.2018 - 01.2019
Managed complex patients with focus on comprehensive, compassionate care
Associate Medical Director/Palliative Care Consultant
Saint Mary’s Hospice
Reno, NV
09.2017 - 12.2018
Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice team members to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Hospitalist
IN Compass Health
Spokane, WA
08.2006 - 11.2006
Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Education
Diplôme d’Études Approfondis (Master) in Molecular and Cell Biology -
Université d’Orléans
Orleans, France
06.1999
Maîtrise in Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry -
Université d’Orléans
Orleans, France
06.1998
Doctor of medicine -
University of Medicine And Pharmacy
Timisoara, Romania
07.1995
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine Certified, participating in Maintenance of Certification.
DEA licensed in several states
Board of Pharmacy licensed in several states
ECFMG Certified.
BLS, ACLS certified.
Member of American Medical Association.
Residency training
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 07/2003, 06/2006, Internal Medicine
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, 09/1996, 07/1997, General Medicine
Research
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 09/2002 - 06/2003, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Pathology
Centre National de Recherche Scientifique, Orleans, France, 09/1998 - 07/1999, Research Intern
Publications and Talks
Tumor cell invasion of collagen matrices requires coordinate lipid agonist-induced G-protein and membrane-type matrix metalloproteinase-1-dependent signaling, Mol Cancer. 2006; 5: 69, in collaboration with Kevin E Fisher, Wonshill Koh, Nicholas J Anthis, W Brian Saunders, and George E Davis
Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) markedly regulate tumor cell migration and invasion of three-dimensional collagen matrices signaling, Proc Amer Assoc Cancer Res. 2005; in collaboration with Kevin E Fisher, Wonshill Koh, Nicholas J Anthis, Kayla J Bayless, and George E Davis
Currents in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, talk at Internal Medicine Residents Conference University of Texas Medical Branch (05/2005) and at the Clinic of Pulmonary Medicine Timisoara, Romania (06/2005)
Synthesis and Purification of di-N-acetyl-chitobioside-alanyl-O-benzyl, a Putative Nuclear Localization Transport Molecule (master thesis), 1999, Université d’Orléans, France
The Influence of Cisaprid on the Gallbladder Motility (diploma thesis), 1995, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania
Timeline
Strategic Traveler Ambassador Team Hospitalist
US Acute Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Hospice Medical Director/Associate Medical Director
Summit View Hospice
12.2022 - Current
Part time Hospitalist
US Acute Care Solutions
12.2022 - 05.2023
Hospitalist
Tahoe Pacific Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Medical Director/Palliative Care Consultant
Saint Mary’s Hospice
09.2017 - 12.2018
Locum Tenens Hospitalist
Northern Nevada Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2020
Hospitalist
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
12.2006 - 01.2023
Hospitalist
IN Compass Health
08.2006 - 11.2006
Maîtrise in Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry -
Université d’Orléans
Diplôme d’Études Approfondis (Master) in Molecular and Cell Biology -
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. 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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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