AROBOYI VERONICA RHODES
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Experienced Medical leader with a proven track record of improving patient care and organizational efficiency through strategic planning and leadership.
Seeking a challenging opportunity to utilize my skills in healthcare administration, quality improvement, and team management to make a positive impact in the delivery of healthcare services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Hospitalist
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center - (LOCUM)
07.2023 - Current
- Minimized medical errors by implementing evidence-based practices and adhering to clinical guidelines.
- Strengthened communication among team members by leading daily huddles to discuss ongoing cases, potential challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
- Served as a liaison between primary care physicians and specialists to facilitate seamless coordination of specialized services required for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient flow, managing admissions, transfers, and discharges across multiple units.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for medical students and residents by serving as a mentor and sharing expertise in hospital medicine.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives, participating in committees focused on process improvement and patient safety.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
Physician
MountainView Regional Hospital (COMPHEALTH - LOCUM
8 2023 - Current
- Working as a Hospitalist with above description put into practice
Hospitalist Physician
Lovelace Medical center
8 2018 - 8 2023
- Working as a hospitalist at all 4 campuses
Medical Director
Hillrise Medical Center /Urgent Care
1 2011 - 05.2023
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Implemented innovative technologies to streamline workflows and improve overall patient experience.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for equipment and materials used in patient care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery
- Mentored physicians and other medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
- Contributed to the growth and success of the organization by participating in regional and national conferences, sharing best practices with industry peers.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation requirements through regular audits of facility operations and diligent record-keeping practices.
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
Physician Acute Care Post Op
AMG Specialty Hospital (Medicus) -LOCUM
1 2017 - 9 2017
- Working as hospitalist providing in-patient care to both critical and non-critical patients discharged from hospitals
- was able to gain direct insight into this aspect of medical care delivery
Physician
Memorial Medical Hospital (Medicus)-LOCUM
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Help start up the hospitalist group in my affiliated Hospital
Physician
Lea Regional Hospital (Comphealth) -LOCUM
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Working as ER/hospitalist providing in-patient care to both critical and non-critical patients
Physician
Foothills Medical Center (formerly ROM)
11.2007 - 01.2011
- Working as both a Primary care physician, while offering urgent care services after hours
Resident Physician
Southern New Mexico Family medicine
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Residency training with the aim of mastering the Five core competencies
Physician
Astrodome Sports Clinic
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Pain score assessments, enquiring about side effects of current medications under the supervision of Chiropractor
Resident Physician
Texas Tech Health Science Center
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Residency training with the aim of mastering the Five core competencies
Study manager
Novum pharmaceutical Research Services
02.2002 - 06.2004
- Obtaining a complete medical/surgical history, Surveillance for restrictions and adverse reactions, Dosing of preparation and working in conjunction with the principal investigator
Pharmacy Technician
Eckerd Pharmacy (now CVS)
02.2001 - 12.2001
- Counseling patients on minor ailments, adverse reactions and on OTCs medications
- Scrutinize paper scripts and follow through to the endpoint of sale to the patients
Education
Diploma Public Health DPH -
University of Pretoria
01.1999 - 1 2001
Member, College of Family Medicine MCFP - undefined
University of Pretoria
09.1997 - 6 2000
Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery MB, BS - undefined
University of Benin
09.1985 - 10 1992
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Professional Training/Experience
proximity to leadership , held sub committee leadership positions in relation to exposure to utilization reviews and Length of stays
Lovelace Medical group , Albuquerque, NM
Senior Hospitalist
- 08/2018 - 08/2023
Owned and operated a Medical center/urgent care
Hillrise Medical center/Urgent care, Las Cruces NM
Medical director/Physician
- 06/2010 - 08/2022
Completed 24 months of Residency training.
Southern New Mexico Family Practice Residency, Las Cruces NM,
Resident Physician
- 04/2008 - 05/2010
Completed 28 months of Residency training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Family and Community Medicine, Lubbock TX,
Resident Physician
- 07/2004 - 11/2006
Worked as a Community Physician for a rural clinic, Nigeria
- 11/1992 - 08/1997,
Licensure - Active
- State of Texas Medical license
- State of New Mexico Medical license
- State of Virginia
- DEA License in all 3 states
- CSR License in all 3 states
Affiliations
- Board Certified with the American Board of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family physicians
- New Mexico Medical Society
Certification
ACLS
Personal Information
American Citizen
Happily married with 3 sons
References
On Request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
Missionary work
Listening to most genre of music
Traveling and sampling different cuisine
Timeline
Hospitalist
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center - (LOCUM)
07.2023 - Current
Physician
Lea Regional Hospital (Comphealth) -LOCUM
02.2012 - 04.2012
Physician
Memorial Medical Hospital (Medicus)-LOCUM
01.2011 - 11.2012
Resident Physician
Southern New Mexico Family medicine
04.2008 - 05.2010
Physician
Foothills Medical Center (formerly ROM)
11.2007 - 01.2011
Physician
Astrodome Sports Clinic
02.2007 - 10.2007
Resident Physician
Texas Tech Health Science Center
07.2004 - 11.2006
Study manager
Novum pharmaceutical Research Services
02.2002 - 06.2004
Pharmacy Technician
Eckerd Pharmacy (now CVS)
02.2001 - 12.2001
Diploma Public Health DPH -
University of Pretoria
01.1999 - 1 2001
Member, College of Family Medicine MCFP - undefined
University of Pretoria
09.1997 - 6 2000
Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery MB, BS - undefined
University of Benin
09.1985 - 10 1992
Physician
MountainView Regional Hospital (COMPHEALTH - LOCUM
8 2023 - Current
Hospitalist Physician
Lovelace Medical center
8 2018 - 8 2023
Medical Director
Hillrise Medical Center /Urgent Care
1 2011 - 05.2023
Physician Acute Care Post Op
AMG Specialty Hospital (Medicus) -LOCUM
1 2017 - 9 2017
ACLS
PALS
BLS
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