Natali Alcantara Zapata
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Raleigh,NC
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Language
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Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of experience in direct patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in educating diverse populations across clinical and academic settings. Transitioning into pharmacy to leverage strong communication and detail-oriented approach in delivering high-quality patient care. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
2 Years 4 Months- Delivered patient-centered healthcare services to university employees.
- Maintained confidential clinical records while adhering to professional and ethical standards.
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient well-being.
- Built trusting relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Clinical Psychologist
2 Years 2 Months- Provided direct care to children, adolescents, and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers regarding treatment recommendations and healthy behaviors.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary professionals.
Student Support Counselor
1 Year- Supported students experiencing academic and personal challenges.
- Performed professional assessments.
- Maintained confidential documentation.
- Collaborated with university personnel to promote student success.
Lecturer & Teaching Assistant
14 Years- Taught undergraduate healthcare-related courses.
- Communicated complex scientific concepts clearly.
- Mentored and evaluated students.
- Maintained accurate academic documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, and effective communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Strategies for Mental Health Intervention
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Skills
Patient-centered care
Ethical practice
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Strong scientific background
Organization and time management
Bilingual communication (Spanish/English)
Certification
- Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training
- Gestalt Therapeutic Techniques
- Research and Clinical Assessment Training
LANGUAGES
Native Spanish — English — Advanced (TOEFL iBT Score: 101)
ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Clinical Psychologist – Lerner y Gagliuffi Center (2012–2016) Psychotherapist – Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion, Peru (2016–2022) Evaluator – INNOVAPUCP (2017–2022) International trainer and family support projects in Peru, Chile, and India (2011–2014)
Timeline
Student Support Counselor
Universidad del Pacífico
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Clinical Psychologist
Mental Health Center CONFÍO
10.2022 - 12.2024Read More
Clinical Psychologist
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
08.2022 - 12.2024Read More
Lecturer & Teaching Assistant
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
01.2010 - 01.2024Read More
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Bachelor of Arts from Clinical Psychology
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Universidad del Desarrollo
Master of Arts from Strategies for Mental Health Intervention
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