Daniela Chavez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Patient-focused Physician specializing in general medicine, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in hospital and clinical environments. Savvy business mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 5 years of successful practice. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available.
Trusty care provider with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
IHSS Instituto Hondureno De Seguridad Social
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
07.2020 - 02.2024
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Mentored junior physicians and medical students, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and thorough followups.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of diagnoses and treatment options.
- Contributed valuable insights during weekly morbidity and mortality conferences that led to improvements in clinical practices across the institution.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Implemented preventive health strategies for at-risk populations, reducing incidence of chronic diseases in the community.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies adhering to national guidelines ensuring consistency in clinical practice while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and diagnostic tests, leading to accurate diagnoses and timely medical interventions.
- Conducted research on emerging medical technologies and therapies, integrating findings into clinical practice to improve patient care.
- Volunteered in underserved communities to provide essential healthcare services to those with limited access to medical resources, strengthening public health initiatives within these areas.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Optimized electronic medical record systems for improved documentation accuracy and accessibility, enhancing overall quality of care delivery.
- Served as a liaison between hospital departments, facilitating efficient communication and coordination of patient care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities keeping up-to-date with advancements within respective fields remaining competitive amongst peers.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions and coordinating effective post-discharge care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
Medical Doctor
Honduras Baptist Dental Mission
El Plan, San Manuel, Cortes, Honduras
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Coordinated Medical and Dental Brigades
- Coordinated logistics of medical brigades
- Managed inventory of pharmaceutical prescriptions and treatment
- Managed medical inventory.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities while maintaining high standards of care and maximizing resource allocation efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to promote public health initiatives and improve local healthcare resources.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
San Pedro Sula, Honduras01.2019
High School Diploma -
Freedom Bilingual High School
San Pedro Sula, Honduras06.2010
Skills
- Patient Education
- Physical examination
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Knowledge
- Medical Ethics
- Treatment Planning
- Medication prescription
- Patient Diagnosis
- Surgical Skills
- Differential diagnoses
- Medical Research
- Diagnosis Formulation
- Health assessments
- Clinical reasoning
- Documentation accuracy
- Pathophysiology Understanding
- Preventive Care
- Foreign body removal
- Diagnostic Testing
- Pharmacology Expertise
- Medication Administration
- Cultural Competency
- Equipment Operation
- Emergency Care
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Lab Result Assessment
- Wound Care
- Relationship Building
- Advising Patents
- Preventative Care
- Quality Medical Care
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Documentation And Reporting
- Specialist Referrals
- English and Spanish Fluency
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Disease Prevention
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Dosage Calculation
- EMR Software
- HIPAA Compliance
- Explaining Complex Diagnoses
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with teams from the United States in the development of several medical brigades per year
Affiliations
- Colegio Medico de Honduras
- ECFMG Certified (in the process)
Certification
- Certified AHA BLS
- Licensed Medical Assistant
- Certified HIPPA
- Licensed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Doctor
IHSS Instituto Hondureno De Seguridad Social
07.2020 - 02.2024
Medical Doctor
Honduras Baptist Dental Mission
01.2019 - 02.2024
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
High School Diploma -
Freedom Bilingual High School