Pedro A Guerrero
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with more than 30 years experience in the medical industry training, teaching administering and analyzing test and communicating results to staff , personal and patients .Recognized as a self-starter and problem solver; able to implement plans to achieve desired results.
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Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond Heights, Missouri
07.2012 - Current
- Analyzed trends in patient's vitals over time in order to detect any abnormalities early on.
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Enforce Escalation Process Policy , to maintain Patients safety
- Training a new Monitors Tech and new RNs , teaching the different types of rhythms , and how some medicines could be affecting Patients rate and rhythm .
Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Saint Louis MO, MO
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Follow Patients with cardiac intervenciones for any irregularity in Patients rhythms .
- Previously to work in the Telemetry HUB I was working in ICU as a PCA in the cardiac unit.
Patient Care Assistant
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis MO, MO
06.1998 - 07.2007
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members with posts surgical care and follow plans.
Medical Doctor
Peruvian Air Force
Lima , Peru
08.1991 - 03.1993
- Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
- Provided treatment for illnesses, infections, injuries, and other medical conditions.
- Documented patient history and physical examination results in electronic medical records system.
- Maintained awareness of developments in the field of medicine by reading relevant literature.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date with advances in medicine and share best practices with colleagues.
- Conducted research activities related to disease diagnosis and treatments.
- Consulted with specialists regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Participated in community outreach programs focused on public health education initiatives within target populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Reviewed clinical data from hospital visits or outpatient clinic visits in order to determine appropriate follow-up actions or referrals.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Advised staff members regarding proper implementation of safety protocols within the facility.
- Monitored compliance with established standards of practice within the facility.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, CT scans, MRIs. to diagnose medical conditions.
- Assisted in training new medical staff members by providing orientation sessions.
- Educated patients about their condition or illness, prescribed medications, and provided instructions on how to manage symptoms at home.
- Prescribed medications to patients for the management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Participated in quality assurance activities aimed at improving overall patient care outcomes.
- Provided guidance during emergency situations involving critical care patients.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation, and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Reviewed patient history and conducted physical examinations to determine diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Advised patients and community members on topics concerning diet, activity and disease prevention.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Admitted patients for hospital stays.
- Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and radiographs.
- In charge of Emergency ,Internal and General Medicine Departments on the AFB in Peru .Achhieved Captian Ranking
Education
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Federico Villarreal Nacional University
Lima Peru 1979.12 - 1989.12
No Degree - English As A Second Languaje
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- EMR Software
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Basic Life Support
- Equipment Inspection
- Nursing support
- Patient Communication
- CPR Certification
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Vitals monitoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Documentation
- Active Listening
- Patient Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- ECG rhythm interpretation
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
07.2008 - 07.2012
Patient Care Assistant
Saint Louis University
06.1998 - 07.2007
Medical Doctor
Peruvian Air Force
08.1991 - 03.1993
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Federico Villarreal Nacional University
1979.12 - 1989.12
No Degree - English As A Second Languaje
Miami Dade College
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