Karen Villamar
San Diego,CA
Summary
A dynamic, bilingual (Spanish) Doctor of Medicine who takes initiative when leadership opportunities arise. Excels at multi-tasking and problem-solving clinical cases in stressful environments. Professional-level knowledge of medical terminology and excellent organizational, social and communication skills with patients, caregivers, medical staff, and others. Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
San Ysidro Health Center
10.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive case management services to women participating in the cancer detection program.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families, addressing their concerns and answering questions about cancer prevention, treatment options, and side effects. Monitor patients' progress throughout their cancer journey, tracking treatment outcomes and addressing any barriers or challenges they may face.
- Conduct thorough assessments and screenings to identify women at risk for diverse types of cancer.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop personalized care plans for women diagnosed with cancer, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment and follow-up care.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments for diagnostic tests, surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments.
- Advocate for patients' needs and ensure timely access to medical services and resources. Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to provide additional support services, such as transportation, financial assistance, and counseling.
- Health Educator with Research Grant for Latino Cancer Institute, University of California Davis and Wellspace for “Hereditary Breast Cancer”
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in women's health and cancer detection, participating in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. Use evidence-based information for women’s wellness education.
- Maintaining program-specific records and logs, including DETEC state database system. Professional use of coding systems (CPT/ICD-10) and billing.
- Coordinate and manage care between primary care physicians, hospitals, specialists, and social support services to ensure care continuity.
- Chart preparation, care guidelines, scheduling patients, referral processing, and navigation on commercial and government insurance portals such as Medical, Blue Shield, Molina, Blue Cross, TRICARE, Excel, Imperial, SHARP, and Healthnet.
- Train new hires.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
Supervisor of Care and Physician
Hospital General De Tijuana
08.2019 - 10.2020
- · Supervised a staff of 15 medical Interns during their rotation for the department of Geriatrics.
- Coordinated staff training to improve overall performance and promote professional development.
- Part of a medical team of doctors and healthcare staff serving a population of more than 45,000 patients.
- Assisted medical director with governmental paperwork, policies and procedures for the hospital.
- Conduct thorough medical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and develop appropriate treatment plans, as well as supervised the treatment plans for medical interns.
- Preventive Medicine primarily focused on women, performing over 5000 Pap smear tests & referrals for mammography.
- Family Medicine consultation for pediatric patients for medical care, well-child visits, immunization and prevention care, patient, and family education as well as emergency response. Recognized because of my skills in communication with pediatric patients and family members. As well as adult patients with different illnesses, and chronic conditions including Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome as well as general consultation.
- Weight management education with health classes, physical activity, and follow-up to 50 patients every week.
- Hands-on experience with rooming patients in procedures.
- Dedicated 40 hours per week as on-call physician at the local hospital to supplement staff with Geriatrics Emergencies.
Medical Intern
Hospital General De Tijuana
07.2018 - 07.2019
- 1-year internship with more than 4500 hours of clinical experience delivering and coordinating inpatient care for 700,000 population-based in the following hospital services: Emergency Medicine; Internal Medicine; Surgery; Orthopedics; Pediatrics and pediatrics Critical care; Obstetrics and gynecology.
- Chief intern of a group of 100 interns. Prepares daily clinical rounds and weekly academic sessions for 30+ interns, residents, and attending physicians.
- Volunteered in organizing and facilitating events tailored for children, contributing to activities, and coordination, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Spearheaded and participated in initiatives to collect and distribute food to support the families of patients, contributing to their well-being during challenging times.
- Collaborated with community organizations and fellow volunteers to plan, execute, and promote events aimed at enhancing the well-being of children and supporting families in need.
- · Determine and prescribe appropriate laboratory and imaging testing, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up.
- Gained experience in a hospital full of specialists, invasive and non-invasive procedures, including surgical assistance, sutures, IV placements, prevention, and care of wound and phlebotomy procedures for laboratory tests. Monitored patients recovering post- operatively from fractures, General Surgery, Neurologic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Renal transplant, Partum, and Postpartum.
- Dedicated over 80 hours per week as an on-call intern doctor at the hospital. Managed inpatient paperwork and medical records.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously gathering medical histories and performing thorough physical examinations.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, resulting in accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment plans.
- Collaborated efficiently with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and improve overall hospital processes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, ensuring a comfortable environment for open communication about their health concerns.
Surgical Assistant
Julio Saldaña
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Medical attention of patients undergoing aesthetic procedures
- In charge of anamnesis and clinical story of patients
- Supervised nurse staff omaking sure procedures were performed correctly
- Minor surgical procedures
- Bilingual assistant
- Preparing patients for non-invasive procedures
- Removing sutures, cleaning wounds and explaining wound care after surgery
- Attention to patients in both Spanish and English
Education
M.D. - Medical
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Tijuana, Baja California06.2018
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista High School
Bonita ,CA07.2010
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Referral Coordination
- Health History Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Community Outreach
- Patient Support
- Care Coordination
- Skilled in the use of MS Excel, SPSS, i2iTracks, NextGen, and EPIC, Electronic Health Records system
Timeline
Case Manager
San Ysidro Health Center
10.2020 - Current
Supervisor of Care and Physician
Hospital General De Tijuana
08.2019 - 10.2020
Medical Intern
Hospital General De Tijuana
07.2018 - 07.2019
Surgical Assistant
Julio Saldaña
01.2018 - 05.2019
M.D. - Medical
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista High School
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