Elisa Guardiola Meléndez
Brighton,CO
Summary
Highly talented and experienced physician/administrator. Colorado State Licensed and Board Certified in Family Medicine. I have 20 years of experience in ambulatory clinical settings, including acute and primary care. Extensive background working with underprivileged and minority populations. Highly familiar with diagnosis and treatment of multiple disease states and health concerns and able to establish strong rapport with all patients. Fluent in Spanish. Well-versed and trained in integrated health and implementation of clinical service, quality improvement/assurance management, strategic planning, and budget development. Extensive community outreach and partnership developments. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills. Accomplished Physician with extensive experience caring for patients in various capacities. Skilled in diagnosing and treating patients and prescribing correct medications to mitigate medical conditions and illnesses. Offers compassionate bedside manner and dedication to quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Site Lead
SCL Health Medical Group/Intermountain Health
07.2017 - Current
- Provide medical care to diverse patient population including evaluation, diagnosis and management of their conditions including but not limited to taking medical history, performance of physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulation of assessment of condition and treatment plan, writing prescriptions and management of medical information from specialist and hospital teams
- Minor procedures - skin extractions and skin biopsies; colposcopy; joint injections and toenail extractions
- Daily use of EPIC electronic medical record
- Provide after-hours medical coverage
- Ambulatory clinic representative on the Policy & Procedure committee
- Provide supervision to medical staff, mentor to new providers/onboarding, corrective intervention as needed
- Promote, implement, communicate, and support quality improvement/patient experience dashboard/scores produced by administrators/insurance plans
- Work closely as a dyad with Practice manager to advocate for patient care including addressing care gaps, concerns, and safety for all
- Cascade communications related to providers and daily huddles
- Foster group culture and teamwork
Independent Consultant
Jackson & Coker
09.2016 - Current
- Review standing orders/protocols for vaccines and naloxone protocols via DocuSign
InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Outpatient Clinic setting ~ 90% of time
- Provide medical care to participants including evaluation, diagnosis and management of their conditions including but not limited to taking medical history, performance of physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulation of assessment of condition and treatment plan, writing prescriptions and management of medical information from specialist and hospital teams
- Participate within the interdisciplinary team daily and formulation of Plans of Care for each individual participant
- Minor procedures - skin extractions and skin biopsies
- Daily use of Prime Suite - Greenway electronic medical record
- Provide after-hours medical coverage
- Skilled Nursing Facilities setting ~ 10% of time
- Admit and confirm orders for new admits and transferred participants
- Provide medical care as noted above during monthly regulatory visits
- Review medications and adjust medications as deemed appropriate
Chief Medical Officer
LA CLINICA TEPEYAC, INC
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors to operate and manage a $3 million dollar non-profit health facility
- Define and orchestrate the delivery of culturally competent, comprehensive, integrated health care
- Supervise scheduling and responsibilities of medical, behavioral and health promotions staff
- Establish exemplary standards for clinical operations and codes of conduct in all pertinent areas of services: labs medication, record keeping, patient confidentiality, referrals to specialty care
- Implemented an integrated health care model of service: medical, behavioral health and health promotions
- Transition medical records from paper charts to electronic health record system - eClinical Works
- Implemented Diabetes Registry for population management
- Revised client services cost and implemented new lab pricing
- Develop, review, and implement ambulatory clinic policy and procedures
- Provided input throughout application process for New Access Point application to HRSA
- Worked closely with Leadership staff to develop and implement workflows for a successful Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) implementation plan
- Collaborated and implemented Quality Improvement/Assurance Plan and Peer Review Committee
- Worked closely with various leading community organizations to implement and develop programs such as population health registries; team-based care for integration health model to include behavioral health and health promotions and wellness programs
- Oversee departmental budget and fiscal management
- Collaborate with leadership team to optimize patient care and patient satisfaction
- Incorporation of evidence-based tools, best practices, guides, and strategies in the delivery of culturally competent integrated health care
- Serves as ex-officio, non-voting member of the board
Family Medicine Physician
SALUD FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
11.2007 - 09.2011
- Outpatient Clinic setting
- Treat 18 to 24 patients per day: adult/pediatric/adolescents/obstetrical patients
- Minor procedures - skin extractions, skin biopsies, incision, and drainage, toenail removal, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement/removal, Implanon removal cast removal
- Referrals to specialists, medication refills
- Daily use of eClinical works electronic medical record
- Clinical Quality Improvement Chairperson at clinical site
- Inpatient setting
- Admitting, diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients
- Obstetrical care including management of labor and delivery, second assist on C-sections
- Newborn infant initial exam and subsequent hospital care
- Collaborated in the development and implementation of basal insulin order set
- Admitting privileges at Platte Valley Medical Center
Education
Residency -
University of Wyoming Family Medicine
Cheyenne, WY01.2007
Internship -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Family Medicine
Odessa, TX01.2005
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO01.2004
Bachelors of Science - Biology (Allied Health), Spanish
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO01.1995
Skills
- Medical History Taking
- Clinical judgment
- Physical Examinations
- Teaching and Mentoring
Certification
- American Board Certification of Family Medicine
- Colorado Practitioner's License
- Drug Enforcement Administration License
- BLS Certification
Publicationspresentations
Acculturation and perinatal risks for Latinas: An examination of Emic and Etic narratives, UCHSC School of Nursing - Research Colloquium, 07/01/98
Awardsaccomplishments
- Trio Colorado Aspire 2010 Achiever Award, 01/01/10
- Colorado Health Foundation - Physician Loan repayment recipient, 01/01/08, 01/01/11
- Diversity Scholarship, UCHSC, 01/01/99, 01/01/01
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member, Clinica Colorado, 01/2021-present (Vice president 2023; interim president [07/2024-10/2024])
- Board Member, Community Enterprise, Commerce City, CO, 01/2011- 01/2013
- Medical Spanish Instructor, UCHSC School of Medicine, 01/01/2002
Research
- UCHSC School of Medicine Family Medicine Department, 05/01/99, 09/01/00, Data collection and literature review of the impact of immigration on small rural town in Guanajuato, Mexico.
- UCHSC School of Nursing, 05/01/97, 06/01/98, Data collection, analysis, and literature review of Mexican-origin Children's Health in Cultural context grant.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Physician Site Lead
SCL Health Medical Group/Intermountain Health
07.2017 - Current
Independent Consultant
Jackson & Coker
09.2016 - Current
InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE
07.2016 - 07.2017
Chief Medical Officer
LA CLINICA TEPEYAC, INC
09.2011 - 07.2016
Family Medicine Physician
SALUD FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
11.2007 - 09.2011
Internship -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bachelors of Science - Biology (Allied Health), Spanish
Adams State University
- American Board Certification of Family Medicine
- Colorado Practitioner's License
- Drug Enforcement Administration License
- BLS Certification
Residency -
University of Wyoming Family Medicine
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