Lorenzo Adolfo Castanon, MD

The University of Minnesota Internal Medicine Residency Program is an ACGME accredited program located in the diverse Metropolitan Area of Minnesota. The program itself boast three different hospital systems which include the University of Minnesota Medical Center (Public, Tertiary/Quaternary referral center, Transplant Center, Advanced-Heart Failure and ECMO center), Regions Hospital (Private, Non-for-profit, ACS Verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center), and Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Hosts Largest Research Program in the United States, one of four VAMC’s to serve polytrauma/traumatic brain injuries). Given the broad scope of hospital systems, I had the experience of managing the care of highly complex patients such as those with End-Stage Liver Failure, End-Stage Heart Failure (Impella, Balloon Pump, LVAD) and Transplant (Bone Marrow and Solid Organ). During my time in the program, I took part in multiple hospital ward rotations and specialties (Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, GI, ID, etc), often responsible for developing the daily plan of care, coordinating various specialties, disposition planning, and acute management in patients who were rapidly decompensating.

During my time in residency I was able to learn and improve upon many skills necessary to being what I believe to be an efficient and skilled internist such as:

• Provided supervision during night shifts as senior resident, managing emergencies efficiently while maintaining the highest level of care for all patients on service.
• Stayed current on advancements in internal medicine through regular participation in continuing medical education courses.
• Developed strong rapport with patients'' families to facilitate informed decision-making regarding ongoing care options.
• Conducted thorough physical examinations, accurately identifying symptoms and determining appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Streamlined patient admission process, reducing wait times and optimizing bed utilization.
• Enhanced continuity of care by effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by developing personalized discharge plans and providing clear post-discharge instructions for patients.
• Mentored junior residents and medical students in internal medicine best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations.
• Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
• Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
• Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
• Assisted students during Anatomy lab with dissection of cadavers as well as identification of anatomic structures.

• Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
• Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
• Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.

• Managed a team of 5 individuals for the companies most profitable commercial sale (Christmas Fundraiser) which earns an estimated 4 million dollars every year
• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.