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Monique Williams

Monique Williams

Family Medicine Resident Physician
Fort Lauderdale,Florida

Summary

Compassionate and versatile Family Medicine Resident Physician with blended experience in evidence-based medicine, community outreach, and multidisciplinary collaborations. Equipped with a strong clinical and research foundation, as evidenced by previous volunteer work, an NIH research award, and impactful publications. Experienced in various Electronic Medical Record systems and committed to patient-centered care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Medicine Resident Physician

Broward Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive family medicine services by diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages.
  • Utilize electronic health records effectively to document patient encounters, track progress, and facilitate continuity of care.
  • Develop strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
  • Perform minor procedures as needed.
  • Contribute to community outreach efforts by participating in local health fairs and educational events promoting primary care services.
  • Manage diverse patient panels across various socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration by regularly attending departmental meetings and engaging in open dialogue with colleagues.
  • Facilitate patient access to necessary resources and support services by working closely with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare team members.
  • Promote preventive health measures through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.

Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
11.2020 - 05.2024
  • Received the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Brain Institute (NHLBI) Diversity Supplement research award to perform research.
  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution of a hyperlipidemic mouse model of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) that led to publications.
  • Introduction of mouse ECG telemetry implantation and data analysis into the laboratory (extensive expertise).
  • Developed extensive expertise and knowledge in mouse echocardiography acquisition and data analysis.
  • Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review several grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
  • Authored multiple professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Published research results in various peer-reviewed journals and presented at the American Heart Association meetings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to accomplish various research goals including echocardiography acquisition and data analysis.
  • Managed day-to-day lab operations and maintained mouse colony, ensuring a well-organized workspace for efficient experimentation.
  • Remained current on relevant literature and developments within cardiovascular medicine, applying new findings to refine research methodologies and improve overall outcomes.
  • Mentored volunteers, graduate and medical students in research skills to perform echocardiography acquisition, ECG telemetry and data analysis
  • Performed mouse intraperitoneal injections and dissections
  • Developed proficiency in mouse Whole Body Plethysmography (WBP) and Blood Pressure Tail-Cuff Method, Activity Wheel Monitoring (AWM), pressure-volume (PV) loop data analysis, and WGA staining data analysis.
  • Developed proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Prism GraphPad and LabChart, EndNote, Adobe Acrobat

Gordon Town Health Center Senior House Officer

University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducted in-depth patient interviews.
  • Obtained and assessed patient vital signs.
  • Performed thorough physical examinations.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
  • Wrote prescriptions as needed.
  • Assessed new and established patients with acute and chronic diseases.
  • Performed minor procedures.
  • Established intravenous (IV) catheters and give fluids and medications to acutely.


Medical Intern

University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Rotated through Internal Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Urology, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on in-patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Performed IV catheter placements for fluid and medication administration, phlebotomy, Arterial blood Gas (ABG) collection, chemotherapy administration.
  • Assist resident physicians with procedures including paracentesis, lumbar punctures, central venous catheter placement, surgical, and urological procedures.
  • Maintained patient medications under the supervision of residents and consultants.
  • Received, resuscitated, and stabilized neonates after c-section delivery

ORMC Emergency Room Medical Scribe

Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Improved patient care by diligently documenting medical histories, physical exams, and procedures during emergency room visits.
  • Enhanced physician efficiency by accurately transcribing verbal orders for medications, imaging studies, and consultations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability through regular exposure to new clinical scenarios requiring rapid learning of medical terminology and disease processes.
  • Contributed to improved patient outcomes by swiftly updating attending physicians on critical lab results and diagnostic findings.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple patient charts, prioritizing tasks, and remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Input information into Meditech patient record system.
  • Ensured patient confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive information in medical records.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2001 -

Skills

    Family Medicine

    Evidence-based medicine

    Multidisciplinary Collaboration

    Community outreach involvement

    Electronic Medical Records

    Research and analysis

Awards/Honors

  • National Institute of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Brain Institute (NHLBI) Diversity Supplement research award: 2020-2022
  • Alpha Eta Mu Beta (Biomedical Engineering Honors Society)
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Honors Society)
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda (Honors Society)
  • Florida International University Dean’s List Award: 2008
  • SEAGEP Research Award Recipient: 2010
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Scholar of Promise Award
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars: President’s Volunteer Service Award

Certification

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • The American Board of Family Medicine-Clinically Active

Leadership, Volunteer, and Community Service

  • Broward Health Back to School Health Fair 2024
  • Alternative Breaks Volunteer, San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala Mar 2010
  • Biomaterials Laboratory Research Assistant, Florida International University, Miami, FL Jan 2010 -Dec 2010
  • Health Disparities and Cultural Identities Research Laboratory Assistant, Florida International University, Miami, FL Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
  • Mercy Hospital Volunteer, Miami, FL Jun 2009- July 2009
  • Miami Children’s Hospital Volunteer, Miami, FL Nov 2008-Aug 2010
  • Relay for Life fundraising committee Member, Miami, FL Oct 2008- Mar 2009
  • Treasurer, Lakeview North Hall Council, Miami, Fl Sep 2006- April 2007

Publications

  • Monique Williams, Ali Kamiar, Pharm.D., Jose Manuel Condor Capcha, Monica Anne Rasmussen,

       Qusai Alitter, Rosemeire Kanashiro Takeuchi, Lauro Mitsuru Takeuchi, Joshua Hare, Lina A. Shehadeh.

       A Murine Model of hyperlipidemia-induced Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. 

       The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE); 2024 March.

  • Vladimir Camarena, Monique M. Williams, Alejo A. Morales, Mohammad F. Zafeer, Okan V. Kilic,

      Ali Kamiar, Clemer Abad, Monica Rasmussen, Laurence M. Briski, LéShon Peart, Guney Bademci,

      Deborah S. Barbouth, Sarah Smithson, Gaofeng Wang, Lina A. Shehadeh, Katherina Walz, Mustafa

      Tekin. ADAMTSL2 Mutations Determine the Phenotypic Severity in Geleophysic Dysplasia. Journal of

      Clinical Investigation Insight; 2024 February.

  • Monique Williams, Emily Todd, Ali Kamiar, Monica Rasmussen, Lina A Shehadeh. Echocardiography

      Protocol: A Tool for Infrequently Used Parameters in Mice. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,

      section Cardiovascular Imaging; 2022 December.

  • Monique Williams, Jose Manuel Condor Capcha, Camila Iansen Irion, Grace Seo, Guerline Lambert,

      Ali Kamiar, Keyan Yousefi, Rosemeire Kanashiro-Takeuchi, Lauro Takeuchi, Ali G Saad, Armando

      Mendez, Keith A Webster, Jeffrey J Goldberger, Joshua M Hare, Lina A Shehadeh. A Mouse Model of

      Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Driven by Hyperlipidemia and Enhanced Cardiac LDLR

      Expression. Journal of American Heart Association; 2022 September.

  • Camila I. Irion, Monique Williams, Jose Condor Capcha, Trevor Eisenberg, Guerline Lambert, Lauro

      M. Takeuchi, Grace Seo, Keyvan Yousefi, Rosemeire Kanashiro-Takeuchi, Keith A. Webster, Karen C.

      Young, Joshua M. Hare and Lina A. Shehadeh. Col4a3-/- Mice on Balb/C Background Have Less

      Severe Cardiorespiratory Phenotype and SGLT2 Over-Expression Compared to 129x1/SvJ and C57Bl/6

      Backgrounds. International Journal of Molecular Sciences; 2022 June.

  • Williams M, Iron C, Condor J, Lambert G, Seo G, Goldberger J, Shehadeh L. A New Mouse Model of

      Myocardial Lipids, Fibrosis, Arrhythmia and Diastolic Dysfunction Induced by Hyperlipidemia and

      Cardiac LDLR. AHA BCVS Scientific session; 2021 August. Virtual.

  • Irion C, Williams M, Eisenberg T, Seo G, Lambert G, Takeuchi L, Young K, Hare J, Shehadeh L.

      Gender and Strain Background Affect Cardiopulmonary Function In Col4a3-/- Alport Mice. AHA

      BCVS Scientific session; 2021 August. Virtual.

Timeline

Family Medicine Resident Physician

Broward Health
06.2024 - Current

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification

09-2023

Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
11.2020 - 05.2024

Gordon Town Health Center Senior House Officer

University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
07.2020 - 11.2020

Medical Intern

University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
07.2019 - 06.2020

ORMC Emergency Room Medical Scribe

Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems
09.2011 - 07.2014

M.D. - Medicine

University of The West Indies
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Florida International University
05.2001 -

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