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Work History
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Gabriela Herrera

Gabriela Herrera

Ecuador

Summary

Hardworking Physician dedicated to improving patient health and wellness with proactive strategies. Analytical in approaching individual concerns and talented in leveraging wealth of medical training and contemporary knowledge to formulate successful plans. Talented in handling high volume of diverse patients and leading support staff to maximize outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Doctor

C. S. Playa del Muerto
Ecuador, NY
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Utilized superior interpersonal skills to establish rapport and place patients at ease in stressful situations.
  • Diagnosed patients and administered medications on strict schedules.
  • Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments.
  • Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
  • Managed ongoing care of patients with chronic issues of varying severity and treatment requirements.
  • Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to address patient conditions.
  • Educated patients about their condition or illness, prescribed medications, and provided instructions on how to manage symptoms at home.
  • Maintained awareness of developments in the field of medicine by reading relevant literature.
  • Ordered laboratory tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, CT scans, MRIs. to diagnose medical conditions.
  • Advised patients and community members on topics concerning diet, activity and disease prevention.
  • Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
  • Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions.
  • Documented patient history and physical examination results in electronic medical records system.
  • Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
  • Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
  • Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
  • Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and radiographs.

Reason for leaving: end of contract

Practicum Student

Hospital General Puyo
Ecuador
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
  • Consulted with specialists regarding complex cases when needed.
  • Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
  • Collected specimens for testing including blood samples or urine cultures.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.

Reason for leaving: end of internship

Education

M.D. - Medical Assisting

Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo
Ecuador
07-2022

Bachelor of Science - Science Education

Colegio Experimental "24 De Mayo"
Ecuador
08-2010

Skills

  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Health Assessments
  • Patient Diagnosis
  • Preventive Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Prescribing Medication
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Patient Education

Certification

  • General Doctor - 07/2022
  • Rural health year - 12/2023

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Doctor

C. S. Playa del Muerto
01.2023 - 12.2023

Practicum Student

Hospital General Puyo
09.2022 - 08.2023

M.D. - Medical Assisting

Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo

Bachelor of Science - Science Education

Colegio Experimental "24 De Mayo"
Gabriela Herrera