Daniel Despaigne Alvarez
Summary
Overall wellness in human-beings depend on how good their mental status is. Based on this philosophy, it is my goal to help people in developing and maintaining excellent mental health status for which I need a specialist position at your renowned hospital.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EEG Technician
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Administered EEG tests to patients, including preparation of electrodes and patient positioning.
- Assisted with interpreting test results and preparing reports for physicians.
- Conducted research on the effects of drugs on EEG readings.
- Prepared written documentation for all EEG testing conducted.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared pertinent documents for review by physician.
- Analyzed data from a variety of sources such as electroencephalograms or magnetoencephalograms.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and privacy rights.
- Reported any abnormalities found in the course of an examination to the supervising physician.
Endoscopy Technician
Honorhealth Deer Valley Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Administered conscious sedation as needed during endoscopic procedures.
- Provided post-procedure patient education regarding diet, medication and follow-up instructions.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Monitored patients' vital signs with use of blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters and cardiac monitoring electrodes.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
Recovery Human Tissue Tech
Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
Phoenix, AZ
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Conducted donor assessments to ensure suitability for tissue donation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with donor families, medical staff, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinated the recovery of donated tissue in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed surgical recoveries in hospital operating rooms and at donor sites.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to tissue donation.
- Evaluated data from previous donations to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed logistics associated with transporting recovered tissues from donor sites.
- Reviewed documents related to each donation prior to release.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Phoenix, AZ
04.2001 - 10.2014
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, wound care and catheterizations.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or doctor on duty.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress in an electronic health record system.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and EKGs.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, medications and self-care techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission, transfer, discharge procedures for patients.
- Operated medical equipment such as infusion pumps, respirators and oxygen tanks.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
Phoenix, AZ
02.2000 - 01.2001
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
- Performed laboratory tests such as cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting and PCR.
- Assisted with the development of new protocols for a variety of scientific studies.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
- Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Medical Doctor Psychiatric Assistant
St. Louis Psychiatric Hospital
St. Louis, Santiago De Cuba. Cuba
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Conducted initial psychiatric evaluations on patients.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Performed physical examinations and administered medications as prescribed by the supervising physician.
- Provided psychotherapy services, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and family therapy, to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their course of treatment.
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatments.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or difficult diagnostic issues.
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
County Hospital
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
10.1990 - 05.1992
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests on patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Provided comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, including ordering laboratory tests, writing prescriptions, and making referrals for additional treatments.
- Prescribed medications to treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses in adult patients.
- Developed treatment plans based on patient history, diagnosis, and preferences.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and recommended lifestyle changes as necessary.
- Consulted with other physicians or specialists when needed to coordinate the best possible care for each patient.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, test results, medications prescribed., in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in research studies related to internal medicine topics such as diabetes management or hypertension control.
- Assessed risk factors associated with chronic diseases during annual physical exams.
General Surgery Physician Assistant
County Hospital
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
07.1988 - 08.1990
- Provided comprehensive urological care to patients, including diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of urological conditions.
- Developed patient-specific management plans for all urological disorders.
- Performed various surgical procedures, such as cystoscopies, prostatectomies, and nephrectomies.
- Prescribed medications to treat urinary tract infections and other urological issues.
- Conducted physical examinations on patients with urological problems.
- Interpreted laboratory results related to the urinary system and provided appropriate treatments.
- Educated patients about their condition and available treatments options.
- Participated in clinical research projects related to urology topics.
- Attended conferences and seminars to stay up-to-date on advances in the field of urology.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed diagnostic imaging studies such as ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans., for interpretation purposes.
- Maintained patient records by entering pertinent information into electronic system to document patients' diagnoses, treatment plans and medications prescribed.
Education
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Phoenix, AZCertification in M.D. -
Superior Institute of Medical Science
Santiago de CubaSkills
- Telemetry
- Intravenous therapy
- Phlebotomy
- Basic Life Support
- Med/Surgery
- ICU and CCU
- ER Procedures
- AV fistulas
- Patient/Family education
- Training and inservices
- Meditech documentation
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant, 03/15
- Registered Electrocardardiography Technician- EKG, 03/15
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician-RPT, 03/15
- CCHT-06/2016
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
EEG Technician
Valleywise Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Honorhealth Deer Valley Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
Recovery Human Tissue Tech
Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
04.2015 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2001 - 10.2014
Laboratory Technician
Labcorp
02.2000 - 01.2001
Medical Doctor Psychiatric Assistant
St. Louis Psychiatric Hospital
02.1998 - 01.2000
Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
County Hospital
10.1990 - 05.1992
General Surgery Physician Assistant
County Hospital
07.1988 - 08.1990
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Certification in M.D. -
Superior Institute of Medical Science
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