LINA ANDREA RESTREPO CASTANO
Sarasota,FL
Summary
General Physician with more than 20 years of experience in outpatient consultation and care of minor emergencies, as well as in health promotion and disease prevention. Throughout my career, I have proven to be responsible, dynamic and proactive, with an exceptional ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments. I enjoy working as a team and collaborating with other health professionals to provide comprehensive, quality care to my patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Physician
Metropolitan Technological Institute
01.2009 - 06.2023
- Attend the outpatient medical consultation of the users of the university service, with interrogation, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up according to the patient's needs.
- Develop activities for health promotion and disease prevention, promoting healthy living habits in the university community through conferences and Health Days.
- Provide primary health care in emergency situations.
- Coordinate the sexual and reproductive health program with advice on contraception methods and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive health diagnosis and treatment plans for the academic community.
General Physician
Comfama Health Care Institution
04.2008 - 01.2009
- External and priority consultation care.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
General Physician
Coopsana Health Care Institution
05.2007 - 04.2008
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, applying evidence-based medical practices to optimize results.
- Educated patients on medication management, ensuring proper adherence to prescribed treatments and minimizing potential side effects.
General Physician
Presbitero Emigdio Palacio Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2007
- Conducted physical exams, interpreted lab results, and ordered diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' health needs.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
- Improved overall patient health outcomes through preventative care measures and education on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Educated patients on medication management, ensuring proper adherence to prescribed treatments and minimizing potential side effects.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia08.2002
Skills
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Medical Knowledge
- Minor surgical procedures
- Physical examination
- Knowledge of Office Tools
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Physician
Metropolitan Technological Institute
01.2009 - 06.2023
General Physician
Comfama Health Care Institution
04.2008 - 01.2009
General Physician
Coopsana Health Care Institution
05.2007 - 04.2008
General Physician
Presbitero Emigdio Palacio Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2007
M.D. - Medicine
University of Antioquia
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