FIDEL PADILLA
Summary
With a proven track record at VITAS HEALTH CARE, I excel in delivering comprehensive patient care and education, emphasizing preventive measures and health promotion. Skilled in differential diagnosis and interprofessional collaboration, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes. My leadership in staff development and motivational abilities drives team performance, underscoring my commitment to excellence in healthcare.
MSN ARNP, Foreign Physician with more then 20 years, Primary medical experience; Geriatric, Adult, Adolescent, Intensive Care, End of State of life, Psychological and Psychiatric impairments. Excellent Medical Record keeping skills amongst conducting and performing medical assesments, order and perform diagnostic testing, developing treatment plans, treating acute and chronic conditions that fall under primary care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manger/Nurse practitioner
VITAS HEALTH CARE
10.2020 - Current
- Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
- Face to face encounters for recertification Performed with Physicians Wound care patients and proper POC documentation
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work
- Prescribe medication in accordance and professional practice guidelines
- Discussing appropriate pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and wellness of client
- Diagnoses and provides treatment for patients with chronic illnesses and injuries
- Follow up Chronic Cardiovascular diseases Hypertension, CHF, Cerevro vascular patients, coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, aortic disease
- Assessments and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Gender and Aging
- Discussing appropriate pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and wellness of client
- Provides education to patients regarding health risks, preventive care, diet, exercise and overall health maintenance
- Performing patient assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, initiating treatment plans, and prescribing medications as deemed appropriate during follow up office visits
- Provides health education emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of cardiovascular disease
- Makes rounds at hospital, dictates history and physicals, provides patient discharge summaries as delegated by supervising physicians
- Obtains medical histories from Adults and pediatrics patients
- Orders and performs diagnostic testing and interprets results
- Prescribes medication, physical therapy and other treatments based on patient's diagnosis or test results
- Recognizes signs of substance abuse or addiction and takes steps to get patient into an appropriate treatment program
- Reports suspected cases of abuse or neglect to county or state authorities
- Collaborates with other health care providers in coordination of care and case management
- Responsible for coordinating all patient care services for the team, collaborating with physicians and coordinating schedules to ensure a seamless patient experience
- Coordination with physician Managing patients in fast-paced 8 hour day in outpatient clinic setting, face to face, recertifications and Telemedicine
- Assessed client morbidities conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions to prescribe safe and appropriate medications and dosages, according to co-morbidities
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to clients
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
RN and THERAPIST
BIGBEAR ACCADEMY
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Education: Provides patient and family education specific to the Pediatric patient's disease process
- Serves as a resource for education for patient, family, staff, hospital and community
- Assessments head to toe for pediatric patients
- Diagnosis and plan of care for pediatric patients
- Assures the performance of necessary studies to determine a pediatric patient's candidacy for treatment
- Responsible for the educational process for both Pediatric patients and family
- Participates in the evaluation and patient selection process
- Monitors Pediatric patient status
- Educates patients, their families to assist understanding of the disease, and processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-treatment issues
- Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team and protocols to promote positive outcomes for patients
- Facilitates the scheduling of studies or procedures for diagnostic purposes utilizing fiscal responsibility for pediatric patient and hospital costs
- Utilizes chart review, electronic medical record, patient/family interviews, and interdisciplinary team as information sources
- Organizes, plans and prioritizes caseload to optimize care coordination; provides intense case management for patients with high risk factors
- Evaluates discharge planning needs on admission review for pediatrics patients
- Collaborates with patient/family, physicians, nurses, ancillary personnel and external agencies to develop safe, individualized, and appropriate continuing care plans
- Analysis of psychological behavior, evolution and control (progress notes)
- Psychological assessments
- Advising family members concerning disease prevention and mental health complications
- Management of crisis control
- Individual Service Plan for each client
- Reported significant incidents according to policies and procedures
- Maintained case file and Database according to policies and procedures
Doctor of General Medicine/Family Practice
GENERAL HOSPITAL DR. AGOSTINO NETO
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines
- Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting
- Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages
- Provide prenatal care for uncomplicated OB patients
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary
- Prescribe medication in accordance and professional practice guidelines
- Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases
- Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures
- Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual, screening; and aseptic techniques
- Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate
- Maintain and complete patients health records or charts legibly, concisely and close it within 48 hours and/or by the end of serviced week
- Assessments, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental health issues
- Counseled adults patients and family members
- Team member group therapy
- Experienced dealing with adults and adolescent populations who have suicidal thoughts, family abandonment, situationless reactions, drugs and alcoholism
Doctor of General Medicine.
GENERAL HOSPITAL DR. AGOSTINO NETO
Cuba
08.2003 - 02.2016
- Advised patients and community members concerning disease prevention and mental health
- Psychological assessments to provide diagnosis and develop care plan for prevention of mental disruption in adults and teenagers
- Attended for more than 3 years, in Psychiatry Hospital of Havana, to admitted patients with diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Bipolar affective disorder, Major depressive disorder and Chronic Alcoholism
- Diagnosed and treated common diseases in the general population including mental disturbances
- Analysis of psychological behavior of adolescent populations to create care plans, health prevention and promotion
- More than 6 years of experience dealing with adults populations who have suicidal thoughts
- Advising patients and community members concerning disease prevention and mental health
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders in adults populations
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Psychological assessments to provide diagnosis and develop care plan for prevention of mental disruption in pediatrics (children and teenagers)
- Diagnosed and treated common mental disorders in the general population
- Participated on a medical panel for attention of alcoholic patients
- Advised patients and community members concerning disease prevention, and mental health
- Administrated health programs in the community being remarkable the implementation of a program for assessment and follow up of HIV_AIDS patients
Doctor of General Medicine. Family Practice.
DIAGNOSTIC INTEGRAL CENTER, FUERTE TIUNA
Venezuela
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Psychological Assessments, Diagnosis and Counseling of military personal and recruits
- Counseling and support patients and families victims of violence
- Assessments and diagnosis of sexual abuse and violence against women
- Experienced dealing with adults clients with PST(Post traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Intensive care terminal patients
Doctor of General Medicine, Family Practice.
SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA CLINIC
Bolivia
03.2005 - 09.2009
- Counseled and Cultural competency about mental health issues
- Assessed and counseled of domestic violence
- Diagnosed and Treatment of mental health issue in adult population
Education
Update suicide -
University of Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba01.2015
Update Sexual harassment -
Havana
Havana, Cuba01.2015
Ophthalmology post grade Diploma -
01.2013
Physiotherapy post grade diploma -
01.2007
Family and Community Medical Specialist -
01.2007
Certification in Therapy Focused on Solution of conflicts -
01.2005
Updated in alcoholism -
University of Guantánamo
Guantánamo, Cuba01.2005
Certification in Human Sexuality -
Guantanamo, Cuba01.2004
Diploma of Doctor of Medicine -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba
01.2003
Certification in Intensive Care -
01.2003
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Examination
- Differential diagnosis
- Employee Scheduling
- Performance Coaching
- Staff Development
- Influencing skills
- Motivational Abilities
Languages
English
Spanish
Creole
Limited Working
Timeline
Team Manger/Nurse practitioner
VITAS HEALTH CARE
10.2020 - Current
RN and THERAPIST
BIGBEAR ACCADEMY
06.2018 - 08.2021
Doctor of General Medicine/Family Practice
GENERAL HOSPITAL DR. AGOSTINO NETO
11.2014 - 12.2017
Doctor of General Medicine. Family Practice.
DIAGNOSTIC INTEGRAL CENTER, FUERTE TIUNA
10.2009 - 10.2014
Doctor of General Medicine, Family Practice.
SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA CLINIC
03.2005 - 09.2009
Doctor of General Medicine.
GENERAL HOSPITAL DR. AGOSTINO NETO
08.2003 - 02.2016
Update Sexual harassment -
Havana
Ophthalmology post grade Diploma -
Physiotherapy post grade diploma -
Family and Community Medical Specialist -
Certification in Therapy Focused on Solution of conflicts -
Updated in alcoholism -
University of Guantánamo
Certification in Human Sexuality -
Diploma of Doctor of Medicine -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba
Certification in Intensive Care -
Update suicide -
University of Santiago de Cuba