Laura Pumarejo
Medical Doctor
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiastic medical doctor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Ultrasound Fellow/Junior Faculty Member
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter
Emergency Medicine Resident
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Aventura, FL
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Chief Resident
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews and process development.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Program Evaluation Committee Liaison
- Maintained work areas, exam treatment and x-ray rooms, restocking with supplies and instruments and sterilized reusable equipment.
- Provided basic clinical care to established standards and documented and reported patient observations to licensed staff.
- Administered oral and parenteral medications under direct and immediate supervision of clinical preceptor or designee.
- Documented patient information in medical records.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices
Education
M.D. - Allopathic Medicine
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Caguas, PR 07.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR 08.2008 - 05.2013
Skills
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- California License: A-173432
- Texas License: T-8314
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS
Additional Information
References:
1. Todd Slesinger: Program Director
516-356-2291
tslesinger@mac.com
2. Andre Pennardt: Director of Disaster Medicine
910-603-6937
andre.pennardt@gmail.com
3. Laurence Dubensky: Associate Program Director
914-393-9544
lmdubensky@gmail.com
4. Gaurav Patel: Associate Director of Emergency Ultrasound
201-362-4457
gaurav0629@gmail.com
5. Huy Tran: Director of Ultrasound
702-217-8142
huytran.em@gmail.com
6. Jessica Cook: Director of Simulation
917-656-9646
jcook@aventuraem.com
7. Annalee Baker: Clerkship Director
212-263-3193
annalee.baker@nyulangone.org
8. Christian Jox: Professor and Chair/Ultrasound Mentor
949-842-2167
jfox@uci.edu
9. Dasia Esener: Fellowship Director
858-888-0187
dasiaesener@gmail.com
10. John Childress: Director of Sports Medicine
786-502-0250
johnchildress@me.com
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Emergency Ultrasound Fellow/Junior Faculty Member
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Medicine Resident
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
M.D. - Allopathic Medicine
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
07.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Puerto Rico
08.2008 - 05.2013
Lectures
Lectures to Faculty, Residents, Fellows and Medical Students
1. RUSH Exam
2. Central Line Placement
3. Cardiac Output/VTI
4. Diastology
5. Pulmonary Embolism and 60/60
6. Accuracy of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound on ACS
7. Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy
8. Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade
Didactics:
1. Tick Borne Illnesses
2. Mesenteric Ischemia
3. Lithium Toxicity
4. Administration Lecture: Patient flow in the Emergency Department
5. Hypercalcemia & Hypocalcemia
6. Professionalism in Residency
7. BICAR-ICU
8. Fluid Responsiveness & Shock Assessment
9. Necrotizing Fasciitis
10. DKA & HHS
11. General Properties of Vasopressors
12. Meningitis
13. Thoracentesis & Trapped Lung
14. Wound Botulism
15. Angioedema
16. Resuscitative Hysterotomy
17. Morbidity & Mortality: Subclavian Artery Dissection
18. Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
19. Emergency Medicine Services: Pain Management
20. Shared Decision Making
Professional Activities & Quality Improvement
1. Staff Ultrasound Course
2. Ultrasound Instructor at Kaiser Permanente
3. 42nd Annual Current Concepts in Emergency Care
4. Sound & Surf Instructor
5. Family Medicine Ultrasound Workshop
6. POCUS Bootcamp
7. POCUS IV Access Teaching
Publications:
1. Rib Fractures and Serratus Anterior Plane Block
2. Appendicitis diagnosed on transvaginal ultrasound
● AIUM 2022 Electronic Poster
4. HIV X4 Variants Increase Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase in the Pulmonary Microenvironment and are associated with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
● Publication- Scientific Reports 2020; 10:11696
● DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-68060-9
5. Greater Trochanteric Syndrome [2020]
● Peer Review- StatPearls
● https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491365
● PMID: 32491365
6. Hemothorax [2020]
● Peer Review - StatPearls
● http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219
● PMID:30855807
7. Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Loculated Cardiac Tamponade Due to Malignant
Effusion
● Case Report Poster Presentation
● FLAAEM Scientific Assembly
● Miami, Florida
Lectures
Lectures to Faculty, Residents, Fellows and Medical Students
1. RUSH Exam
2. Central Line Placement
3. Cardiac Output/VTI
4. Diastology
5. Pulmonary Embolism and 60/60
6. Accuracy of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound on ACS
7. Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy
8. Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade
Didactics:
1. Tick Borne Illnesses
2. Mesenteric Ischemia
3. Lithium Toxicity
4. Administration Lecture: Patient flow in the Emergency Department
5. Hypercalcemia & Hypocalcemia
6. Professionalism in Residency
7. BICAR-ICU
8. Fluid Responsiveness & Shock Assessment
9. Necrotizing Fasciitis
10. DKA & HHS
11. General Properties of Vasopressors
12. Meningitis
13. Thoracentesis & Trapped Lung
14. Wound Botulism
15. Angioedema
16. Resuscitative Hysterotomy
17. Morbidity & Mortality: Subclavian Artery Dissection
18. Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
19. Emergency Medicine Services: Pain Management
20. Shared Decision Making
Professional Activities & Quality Improvement
1. Staff Ultrasound Course
2. Ultrasound Instructor at Kaiser Permanente
3. 42nd Annual Current Concepts in Emergency Care
4. Sound & Surf Instructor
5. Family Medicine Ultrasound Workshop
6. POCUS Bootcamp
7. POCUS IV Access Teaching
Publications:
1. Rib Fractures and Serratus Anterior Plane Block
2. Appendicitis diagnosed on transvaginal ultrasound
● AIUM 2022 Electronic Poster
3. Evaluation of Clinical Impact and Safety of Focused Transesophageal Echocardiography During Resuscitation of Critically Ill Patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Settings
4. HIV X4 Variants Increase Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase in the Pulmonary Microenvironment and are associated with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
● Publication- Scientific Reports 2020; 10:11696
● DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-68060-9
5. Greater Trochanteric Syndrome [2020]
● Peer Review- StatPearls
● https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491365
● PMID: 32491365
6. Hemothorax [2020]
● Peer Review - StatPearls
● http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219
● PMID:30855807
7. Point-of-care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Loculated Cardiac Tamponade Due to Malignant
Effusion
● Case Report Poster Presentation
● FLAAEM Scientific Assembly
● Miami, Florida
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