Matthew Frank
Saint Francis Healthcare System
Cape Girardeau,MO
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic hospitalist with extensive experience at multiple healthcare systems, excelling in diagnosing & managing patients in the acute care setting. Proven track record in mentoring and teaching, enhancing team performance. Skilled at implementing proper safety measures & quality improvement. Over 15 years of excelling at discharge planning, and resource utilization, delivering compassionate care while optimizing treatment strategies for diverse patient populations. Committed to advancing internal medicine practices through evidence-based approaches. Demonstrates critical thinking & effective communication skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Work History
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
9 Years 1 Month- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate interventions.
- Mentored junior hospitalists, enhancing their clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
- Mentored medical students rotating through our hospitalist program.
Traditionalist, Internal Medicine
5 Years 9 Months- Delivered high-quality patient care in prominent internal medicine practice. At the same time I worked as a hospitalist in adjacent main hospital campus and various long-term acute care facilities, improving overall patient management.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Internal Medicine Resident
3 Years- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment strategies and enhance outcomes.
- Managed complex cases, integrating evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making processes.
- Delivered educational lectures on internal medicine topics, improving knowledge retention among peers and staff.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring comprehensive care through effective communication with healthcare providers and families.
- Optimized patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Served as a mentor for junior residents, facilitating growth through constructive feedback and practical guidance during clinical rotations.
- Assisted attending physicians with complex cases requiring critical thinking skills and advanced diagnostics or interventions for improved patient management strategies.
- Actively engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in internal medicine and deliver cutting-edge medical care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within the department.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, informing adjustments in treatment approaches and resource allocation.
- Conducted research projects resulting in the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in internal medicine.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Worked at Overton Brooks VA Hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient health care to our nations veterans.
Education
Master of Science - Doctor of Medicine
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
- Earned Doctor of Medicine degree May, 2008.
- Volunteered for the Salybia Mission Project, traveling to the inner mountain regions of Dominica, West Indies to provide healthcare & education to the indigenous Kalingo Indian tribes.
- Completed my clinical rotations in Miami, Florida and then Chicago, Illinois.
- Passed all USMLE exams on first attempt.
- ABIM board certified 2011-24. Currently board eligible and sitting for recertification 10/2026.
Skills
Patient safety
Ethical practice
Resource utilization
Hospital medicine
In-house patient care
Teaching and mentoring
Palliative care
Discharge planning
Geriatric health
Internal medicine
Team leadership
Quality improvement
Timeline
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Saint Francis Healthcare System
08.2017 - CurrentRead More
Traditionalist, Internal Medicine
Willis Knighton Medical Center
10.2011 - 07.2017Read More
Internal Medicine Resident
Louisiana State University
07.2008 - 07.2011Read More
Ross University School of Medicine
Master of Science from Doctor of Medicine
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