FLORENCE DE DIEGO JUARBE

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning many field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

• Global Medical Brigades - Orlando, FL
• Puerto Rican Student Association - Orlando, FL

• Dr. Jordan Steinberg, Orlando, FL, Urologist, Summer 2022

I had the opportunity to observe his work during 10-hour shifts over several days. I was able to observe various surgeries, including the pre- and post-operative phases. I accompanied Dr. Steinberg on his patient visits, witnessing his interactions with them and their families. These experiences were most rewarding, as they exposed me firsthand to the life of a doctor. I witnessed the demanding workload, the considerable time spent away from loved ones, and the knowledge, dedication, and compassion that are fundamental to being a physician.

• Dr. Julio Garcia, Cayey, PR, Emergency Medicine, Summer 2022

This facility is situated in the mountainous region of the island and serves the vulnerable and underserved populations that live there. Over the course of three weeks, I engaged in rotations encompassing various specialties, including cardiovascular surgery, cardiovascular intensive care, obstetrics, radiology, and the emergency room, among others. Supervised by doctors and nurses, I had the privilege of visiting patients and was even allowed to take their vital signs. I witnessed a coronary artery bypass and a mother giving birth.

• Global Medical Brigades, Athens, Greece,

Shadowed local doctors in Greece during the Summer of 2022

• Shepherd’s Hope, Orlando, FL, 01/2020-Present

I am currently a volunteer with Shepherd’s Hope, a non-profit organization located in Orlando, Florida. Shepherd’s Hope provides access to healthcare for the uninsured, with a particular focus on serving the Hispanic community. My responsibilities include serving as an interpreter, acting as a receptionist, calling patients to coordinate visits to the clinic, and patient discharge, among others.

• Global Medical Brigades, Athens, Greece

As volunteers with the Global Medical Brigade in Greece, we provided assistance to refugees, mostly orphaned individuals, and helped to address their medical needs. We actively participated in various health workshops and educational sessions, during which we covered topics like nutrition, disease prevention, sexual health, and basic hygiene. We also collected, organized, and distributed medical and hygiene supplies.