Melissa Valderrama
Jersey City
Summary
Detail-oriented and patient-centered medical doctor. Strong background in patient assessment, protocol adherence, diagnostic interpretation, and multidisciplinary coordination. Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure clinical environments with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills. Published author in peer-reviewed journals with growing research involvement. Seeking to leverage medical expertise, data accuracy, patient interaction skills, and regulatory understanding in a Clinical Research Coordinator role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practitioner
Private Practice of Dr. Pedro Pablo González
Cartagena
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered comprehensive hands-on medical care to adult, geriatric, pediatric, and women's health patients, performing full histories, physical examinations, and individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
- Independently managed acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, infectious diseases, and dermatologic presentations, ensuring timely intervention and evidence-based care.
- Performed and supervised clinical procedures such as wound care, injections, ear irrigation, ECG interpretation, and point-of-care testing, ensuring safety and patient comfort.
- Ordered, interpreted, and tracked laboratory and imaging studies, communicating results clearly to patients and adjusting treatment plans based on diagnostic findings.
- Built strong patient relationships by providing education on disease prevention, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and follow-up care, resulting in improved treatment compliance and patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated closely with nurses, administrative staff, and specialists to ensure accurate documentation, streamlined referrals, and continuity of care across multiple healthcare services.
- Maintained meticulous medical records and adhered to clinical protocols, safety standards, and ethical guidelines while managing a diverse daily patient load.
Medical Intern
Versalles Hospital
Cali
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments across Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Emergency Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Vascular Medicine, and Interventional Radiology, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Interpreted laboratory, ECG, and imaging results to support diagnostic decisions, treatment planning, and daily inpatient monitoring.
- Assisted in a wide range of procedures including suturing, drain placement, chest tube insertion, sclerotherapy, compression therapy, biopsies, and image-guided interventions.
- Delivered emergency stabilization and triage for pediatric and adult patients, coordinating timely interventions with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported maternal and neonatal care by assisting vaginal deliveries, conducting prenatal evaluations, and managing obstetric emergencies under supervision.
- Collaborated with attending physicians, nurses, and specialty teams while maintaining adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and patient-centered care principles.
Education
Master - Aesthetic, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain11.2023
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Cali, Colombia01.2021
Skills
- Patient screening & enrollment
- Informed consent process
- Regulatory compliance (GCP, IRB basics)
- Data collection & case report forms
- Study visits coordination
- Source documentation & chart review
- Physical exams and patient monitoring
- Management
- Collaborative team member
- High attention to detail
- Procedure assistance
- Wound care & chronic disease
- Patient-centered approach
- Emergency triage and stabilization abilities
- Strong organizational and multitasking
- Laboratory and imaging interpretation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/06/25
- First Aid Certification, American Health Care Academy, 11/03/25
- CPR: Adult, Child, Infant & AED Training, Save a Life, 11/03/25
- ECG Interpretation Course, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits), 11/05/25
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Native
- English, Professional Fluency
Research And Publications
- Does anticoagulation therapy improve outcomes in severe heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?, Kamal A, Afzal M, Vats V, Valderrama González M, et al., Ann Med Surg (Lond), 03/01/25, 10.1016/j.amsu.2025.1576
- Exploring the Role of Simulation Training in Improving Surgical Skills Among Residents: A Narrative Review, Cardoso S, Suyambu J, Iqbal J, et al., Cureus, 01/01/23, 10.7759/cureus.44654
- Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: An Evolving Understanding, Tah S, Valderrama M, Afzal M, et al., Cureus, 01/01/23, 10.7759/cureus.46152
Timeline
General Practitioner
Private Practice of Dr. Pedro Pablo González
03.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Intern
Versalles Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Master - Aesthetic, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana