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Oscar Castillo Moreno
Medical Doctor
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Experienced Attending Physician with solid practice experience in clinical and research settings. Analytical problem solver with detail-oriented and driven nature focused on improving processes and optimizing patient care. Current M.D. and Internal Medicina Specialist certifications.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Attending Physician
Public Health Ministry
Quevedo, Ecuador
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Conducted daily rounds with more than 85% direct interaction with patients.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
Medical Interpreter
Public Health Ministry
Quevedo, Ecuador
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed to translate 75% of cases for patient interaction and treatment
- Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Converted written materials from one language to another such as books, publications or web pages.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Elderly Caregiver
Guayaquil Clinic
Quevedo, Ecuador
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Offered companionship and kindness to 50% of overall elderly patient population.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Attending Physician, Emergency Department
"Dr. Adolfo Prince Lara" Hospital
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Assessed case presentations, differential diagnosis and evidence-based practices of each professional.
- Provided patients and families with in-depth information about conditions and treatment plans. Also, Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Conducted daily rounds with more than 75% direct interaction with patients.
- Critiqued knowledge and abilities of medical students and residents.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Education
Internal Medicine Specialist - Medicine
"Dr.Adolfo Prince Lara" Hospital
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela 12.2010 - 12.2003
M.D. - Medicine
University of Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela 01.1996 - 12.2003
Skills
Data analysis skills
Differential diagnosis expertise
Overseeing teaching rounds
Evidence-based practices
Patient safety
Case presentations
Internal medicine
Treatment regimens
Pharmaceuticals prescription
Interests
Arts and cinema
Traveling
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Guayaquil Clinic
08.2017 - 06.2022
Attending Physician
Public Health Ministry
04.2017 - 07.2022
Medical Interpreter
Public Health Ministry
04.2017 - 07.2022
Attending Physician, Emergency Department
"Dr. Adolfo Prince Lara" Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2016
Internal Medicine Specialist - Medicine
"Dr.Adolfo Prince Lara" Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2003
M.D. - Medicine
University of Carabobo
01.1996 - 12.2003