Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATIONS
LEADERSHIP
VOLUNTEERISM
Languages
Timeline
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ANGELA DEVIA ZAPATA

Queens,NY

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Fundacion Valle Del Lili; Clinical Research Center; Transplant Unit
2022.05 - 2023.06

Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Stem cells transplantation and Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology:

  • Conducted literature reviews to inform study designs and enhance understanding of current trends in clinical research.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy and efficiency in clinical research projects.
  • Assisted in preparation of manuscripts for publication by conducting thorough data analysis and proofreading content for clarity.
  • Facilitated efficient organization of study-related documents through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Provided training to the research pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Stem cells transplantation seed new members on proper procedures for data collection, documentation, and reporting in clinical trials.

Abdominal Transplantation Surgery & nephrology:

  • Enhanced patient recruitment by developing targeted outreach strategies.
  • Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Gathered and shipped lab specimens before and during renal transplant procedures, as well as during post-transplant follow-up and emergency room admissions. documenting each procedure in medical records.
  • Administered medication adherence tests during post-transplant visits.

Pediatric Palliative Care Research Seedbed

Universidad Icesi, Faculty of Health Sciences
2020.06 - 2022.01
  • Contributed to publication of “Cultivating Gratitude in Bereaved Families: Understanding the Impact of the Bereavement Workshop on the Families of Deceased Patients in the Pediatric Palliative Care Program. Participated in all stages of research project, from developing research protocol to manuscript submission to scientific journal.

Factors Related to Delay in Listing and Waiting Time for Renal Transplant in a Colombian High-complexity Clinic

Department Of Nephrology, Fundacion Valle Del Lili
2019.06 - 2021.11
  • Led development of comprehensive research project from protocol design to data collection, including methodological design and data analysis
  • Collaborated with advisors to refine research methodology and manuscript writing, culminating in reviewed manuscript.

Education

ESL - English Proficiency Certification -

Spanish-American Institute
New York, NY
06.2024

M.D. -

Universidad Icesi, Faculty of Health Sciences
Cali, Colombia
02.2022

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Data Collection: RedCap
  • Electronic Health Record Software Management: SAP
  • Literature Review
  • Microsoft office (Word proficiency, Excel, Teams, Onedrive Intermediate)
  • Research Support
  • Statistical Software management: R studio
  • Scientific Writing
  • Strategic Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Internship Experience (January 2021 - January 2022)

  • National Institute of Legal Medicine: Participated in forensic medical assessments and legal proceedings. (Jan - Feb 2021)
  • Raul Orejuela Bueno Hospital - Department of Family Medicine: Rotated through various aspects of family medicine, gaining primary care experience. (Feb - Mar 2021)
  • Fundacion Valle del Lili - Maternal and Child Health Unit: Assisted in maternal and pediatric care, including prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care. (Mar - Apr 2021)
  • Fundacion Valle del Lili – Department of Internal Medicine: Worked in emergency, inpatient, and family medicine departments. (Apr - May 2021)
  • Fundacion Valle del Lili Maternal and Child Health Unit (Pediatrics): Rotated through pediatric hospitalization, emergency care, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric infectious diseases. (May 2021-Jun 2021 & Aug 2021- Jan 2022)
  • Fundacion Valle del Lili - General Surgery: Assisted in surgical procedures and management of surgical conditions. (Jul - Aug 2021)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Outcomes and challenges treating pediatric acute myeloid leukemia: a retrospective analysis of patients treated at the Fundación Valle del Lili between 2011 and 2020, Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.htct.2023.08.006
  • Cultivating Gratitude in Bereaved Families: Understanding the Impact of the Bereavement Workshop on the Families of Deceased Patients in the Pediatric Palliative Care Program, Illness, Crisis & Loss, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1177/10541373221130877

LEADERSHIP

  • Universidad Icesi / Fundacion Valle del Lili, White Coat Ceremony for Medical Interns, 2020, Served as a monitor during the ceremony, providing guidance and support to incoming medical interns.
  • National Convention of Medical Students, ASCEMCOL, 2019, Organized and coordinated activities as part of the organizing committee at Fundacion Valle del Lili.
  • Universidad Icesi, Brain Festival, 2016, Acted as a monitor during the festival, assisting with event logistics and participant engagement.

VOLUNTEERISM

  • Medical Volunteer, Health Brigade "Healing the Body and Soul", Department of Health, Guachene, Cauca, Colombia (2023)
  • Monitor, Workshop on Postpartum Hemorrhage and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Regional Clinic of the Occident, Cali. "Plan Padrino", Department of Health Valle Del Cauca, Colombia (2022)
  • Medical Student Volunteer, Health Brigade "La Caña Nos Une", Colombian Air Force. Municipality of Cerrito, Valle del Cauca (2020) & Santander de Quilichao, Colombia (2019)
  • Medical Student Volunteer, Multidisciplinary University Camp of Research and Service. Camp organized in different areas of the country to provide access to basic healthcare services to vulnerable populations (2017, 2018, 2019)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

Fundacion Valle Del Lili; Clinical Research Center; Transplant Unit
2022.05 - 2023.06

Pediatric Palliative Care Research Seedbed

Universidad Icesi, Faculty of Health Sciences
2020.06 - 2022.01

Factors Related to Delay in Listing and Waiting Time for Renal Transplant in a Colombian High-complexity Clinic

Department Of Nephrology, Fundacion Valle Del Lili
2019.06 - 2021.11

ESL - English Proficiency Certification -

Spanish-American Institute

M.D. -

Universidad Icesi, Faculty of Health Sciences
ANGELA DEVIA ZAPATA