Carol Paredes MD

• Perform Block Lead functions for: Cardiovascular Block, Pulmonary & Renal Block and Head Neck and Gut Block
• Eligibility Committee Member
• Academic Dispute Committee member
• Serves as Clinical guide in all blocks for 1st and 2nd-year medical students
• Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
• Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
• Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
• Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
• Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Tutored students requiring additional assistance to improve overall comprehension of difficult concepts.
• Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
• Planned class material to engage students in both online and in-person class environments.
• Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
• Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
• Held office hours to discuss grades, assignments and tests with students.
• Other teaching activities:
  Eligibility Committee Member, 2018-present
  Academic Dispute Committee, 2020-2023
  Student Club Adviser, Simple Truth 2016-2019
  Student Club Adviser, HOPE Worldwide, Alaska 2020-present.
  Community program I initiated with the Dean of College Of Health
  Initiated a support program for Alaskan Native/American Indian Native students with the College of Health Dean March 2023. Meetings to fund the program is ongoing.

• Served as Clinical guide and lecturer for first-year medical students in Immunology & Infectious Disease, Cardio-Pulmonary-Renal, Endocrine & Gastroenterology, Blood & Cancer
• Designed and created PowerPoint slides for large group sessions/lectures

• Lectured and instructed Human Physiology classes.
• Graded and submitted grades to the University Registrar.
• Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
• Used institution's learning management to post syllabus, assignments, other material to communicate with students.
• Encouraged students to submit course evaluations using feedback to improve course delivery.
• Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
• Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
• Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.

• Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
• Led discussion to review concepts in pathology, physiology, and pharmacology
• Instructed students on test-taking techniques and practical test-prep advice.

• Assisted a family physician in a busy family practice clinic
• Assessed, coordinated, and assisted with patient care.
• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
• Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
• Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
• Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
• Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

• Created and drafted Accreditation Guidelines and a policy for the National Out-patient TB Package.
• Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
• Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care.
• Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
• Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
• Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

• Managed in-patient and out-patient clinical settings for children.
• Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress.
• Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity.
• Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence.
• Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses.
• Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness.
• Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
• Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs.
• Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
• Considered health history and genetic information to offer pediatric preventive healthcare.
• Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
• Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
• Liaised with radiology and lab professionals to execute necessary pediatric tests.

• Designed out-patient healthcare packages
• Created and drafted the final accreditation guidelines for TB outreach for rural health units
• Helped organize and create strategies to implement the corporation's first out-patient package.
• Assisted in developing and implementing different workflows and communication processes.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to contribute recommendations and deliver client objectives.
• Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
• Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
• Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
• Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects.
• Interviewed patients about symptoms and conducted thorough physical examinations.
• Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
• Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.
• Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.

• Volunteer for four years before employment)
• Provided free consultations and medication on a weekly rotation basis to three selected slum areas in Manila for a non-profit organization
• Facilitated regular classes for mothers and trained community health workers in slum areas
• Supported the national health department's specific programs such as house to house immunization campaigns.
• Produced and distributed brochures, flyers and packets covering infant mortality risk factors and chronic diseases.
• Applied concise time-management to meet deadlines.
• Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
• Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
• Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
• Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
• Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

• Coordinated a one-week field experience in economically depressed areas of Manila for medical conference delegate
• Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
• Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
• Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
• Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
• Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
• Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
• Managed portfolio of projects to drive on-time deliverables within scope and budget.
• Allocated resources and materials to respective departments to accommodate needs.
• Drove communication within high-performance, cross-functional organization to meet aggressive goals.
• Created and maintained project documentation to drive transparency with stakeholders.
• Handled portfolio of initiatives to support organization's goals.

• Managed healthcare needs of the hotel employees and hotel guests
• Educated patients on symptoms, root issues, and appropriate treatment expectations.
• Used individualized instruction techniques to educate patient assessment, decision-making, and health teaching.
• Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns, and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current health.

Award: Best Case Report: Rubistein Taybi

Research Paper: A Ten-Year Review of Treatment and Management of Osteosarcoma in Three Medical Centers