Lisandra Perez De Armas
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Well-respected internal medicine physician with 12 years of experience treating patients for a variety of conditions. Certified by the Cuban Board of Internal Medicine (2012-2024). Active in Cuba until 11/09/2023.
Dedicated Internal Medicine Physician with a proven track record of accurately diagnosing patients and providing successful treatments. Talented in carefully documenting patient information, reviewing health history, performing detailed examinations and discussing treatment options. Accomplished in promptly referring patients to specialists for treatment and management of specific health conditions.
Personable Internal Medicine Physician with experience in diagnosing patients and providing comprehensive care. Driven to accurately diagnosing conditions by reviewing patient charts. Focused on spending time with patients to explain diagnosis information, discuss treatment options and answer questions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Physician
Ivan Portuondo General Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2023
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general internal medicine practice setting.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Managed, directed and coordinated activities of medical students and other medical staff and office staff
- Monitored patients condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
- Delivered medical services to 30 patients daily in the inpatient environment and up to 100 patients when on call in ED.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Planned and implemented health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
Medical Student/Student Doctor
Universidad De Sciencias Medicas De Artemisa
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Developed patient care plans including assessments evaluations, and diagnoses. Tested patients' blood glucose levels Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments and injections Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plans for patients. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize them from communicable diseases Provided postnatal care to mother and infant Regularly evaluated infants and children to assess growth and development compared to average childhood patterns
- Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases Closely examined patients medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and to determine proper procedures. Thoroughly assessed patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plans for patients Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing Recorded patients medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams
- Educated patients about their treatments Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma COPD, pneumonia Performed lab tests and communicated results Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans. Monitored patients with acute conditions Provided necessary health education training for patens Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors Assisted physicians in focus studies on subject of prenatal care Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, assisted in delivering babies and provided postnatal care to mother and infant
Education
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency - Internal Medicine
Ivan Portuondo General Hospital
San Antonio, Cuba10.2019
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Artemisa
Artemisa, Cuba06.2012
Skills
- Accomplished in primary internal medicine care
- Conscientious provider
- Humane and respectful
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Compassionate professional
- Good clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Inpatient Care
- Outpatient Care
- Team Communication
- Patient Management
- Physical Examination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Educating Medical Patients
- Patient Referrals
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Continuous Professional Development
- Medical Documentation
- Advanced Life Support
- Medical Research
Certification
- Active physician's license in Cuba
- Certified, Cuban Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified, Cuban Board of Physicians
Additional Information
- Fluent in Spanish
- Widowed with one son
Timeline
Internal Medicine Physician
Ivan Portuondo General Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2023
Medical Student/Student Doctor
Universidad De Sciencias Medicas De Artemisa
09.2006 - 06.2012
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency - Internal Medicine
Ivan Portuondo General Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Artemisa
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