Aury Fernandez
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Earnest student with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Education Coordinator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated activities for the College of Medicine; developed and implemented scenarios that are appropriate for learners at all levels from various health programs
- Performed periodic quality assurance of standardized patients and their ability to give constructive and appropriate feedback
- Participated in existing and future medical curricular programs, especially those that are inter-professional and/or interdisciplinary in nature.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Enhanced collaboration among faculty members by organizing regular meetings to discuss curriculum updates, share best practices, and address programmatic issues.
- Managed educational events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences to enrich the learning experience of students and professionals.
Physical Exam Training Associate
The Ohio State University
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Focused on teaching techniques of basic physical examination (abdominal, neurology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, head & neck (aka HEENT) and head-to- toe/multi-system)
- Trained Simulated Patients on dedicated storylines and how to interact with medical students
- Provided immediate feedback to medical students on areas of improvement
Simulated Patient
Ohio State University
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Memorized patient storylines with medical understanding and simulate physical conditions
- Documented student performance throughout examinations and provide feedback on areas of improvement
- Worked closely with department oversight to develop learning plan for upcoming week
- Documented all course work and new patient cases for future use of department.
English/Spanish Translator
ASIST Translations
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided onsite interpreting services in healthcare, social services and/or courts
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Conducted quality control checks on translated content to guarantee accuracy and consistency across all materials.
- Enhanced communication by providing accurate translations of documents and presentations.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Human Physiology Course Professor
Universidad Iberoamericana
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Nationally Required Internship
Dominican Red Cross Medical Department
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Established liaisons with local health organizations
- Actively participated in community outreach health fairs
- Coordinated outreach missions.
- Adapted quickly to changing clinical environments while maintaining high levels of professionalism and patient care quality.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve infection control practices within the department..
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Internal Medicine Clerkship
Wellnes Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Outpatient setting
- Evaluated and interviewed patients
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues by providing clinical guidance and sharing expertise in internal medicine.
- Optimized patient care by working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
Internal Medicine Clerkship
Velnet 21 Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Actively participated in Health fairs and lead activities for the community service department.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Optimized patient care by working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicAcademic Research Track- (UNIBE)
Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Medication Education
- Decision-Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient Observation
Professional Memberships
- Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), 2022 - Present
Scientific Presentations And Abstracts
- The Value of Representation: Medical Student Interactions with Standardized Patients with Disabilities, 2023 ASPE Annual Conference, 07/2023, Portland, OR
- Accountability, Providing SPs with Adequate Assessment to Ensure High Fidelity Standardization, 2024 ASPE Annual Conference, 06/2023, Vancouver, Canada
- Implicit Bias: From Awareness to Action, 2024 ASPE Annual Conference, 06/2024, Vancouver, Canada
- Virtual Obstetric Emergency Training with Simulated Patients: Enhancing Emergency Medicine Professional and First Responder Skills, 2024 ASPE Annual Conference, 06/2024, Vancouver, Canada
Awards
Columbus Hometown Hero Award, The Columbus Dispatch, 01/2021, Award presented for continuous contributions and outreach service in the community of Columbus Ohio. Awarded by the CME and the Columbus Dispatch.
Community Service
- Volunteer and co-organizer of a Prairie Township food bank branch affiliated with Help Your Neighbor, Columbus, Ohio, 04/ 2019 - 2022
- Volunteer at the ‘Cardiovascular Route’ medical outreach mission by Heartcare Dominicana in association with the University of Virginia, School of Medicine. Was actively involved in the evaluation of patients., 10/2015
- Volunteer at ‘Our Lady of the Seas Parish’ medical outreach mission, helped translating for the doctors and reviewing the health status of the pediatric patients in the remote town of Yamasá in the Dominican Republic., 09/2014
- Volunteer and co-organizer of the summer camp for hemophiliac children organized by FAHEM, “Fundación Apoyo al Hemofilico” Loma Linda, Santo Domingo., 06/2015
- Unirehab’ Medical outreach mission, Shriners Hospital for Children-Boston, worked with Daniel Driscoll MD, FACS, translating and reviewing the cases of children who have suffered extensive skin burns and other disabilities., 03/2015
- Volunteer for the St. Jude Foundation, Dominican Republic. Organized the fundraiser: “Christmas with Solidarity” in benefit of the pediatric cancer patients., 11/2014
- Volunteer and Organizer of the Walking for Life’ 5K-marathon fundraiser for the Lymphoma and Leukemia, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo., 09/2014
Hobbies and Interests
- Clowning
- Baking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Education Coordinator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Simulated Patient
Ohio State University
02.2020 - 02.2021
Physical Exam Training Associate
The Ohio State University
01.2020 - 01.2022
English/Spanish Translator
ASIST Translations
03.2019 - 02.2021
Human Physiology Course Professor
Universidad Iberoamericana
08.2017 - 01.2019
Nationally Required Internship
Dominican Red Cross Medical Department
07.2017 - 07.2018
Internal Medicine Clerkship
Wellnes Medical Clinic
04.2016 - 06.2016
Internal Medicine Clerkship
Velnet 21 Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2016
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Academic Research Track- (UNIBE)
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