Peter Simek
Sunrise
Summary
Emergency medicine professional with extensive experience in high-stress clinical settings. Proven track record of delivering critical care and stabilizing patients in emergency situations. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes, known for flexibility and reliability.
Experienced with acute patient assessment and immediate medical intervention. Utilizes advanced diagnostic skills to rapidly identify and treat life-threatening conditions. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Disciplined Emergency Physician with advanced understanding of medical procedures and latest advances in medications and processes. Successful diagnosing and treating various diseases, preparing medical care strategies and flawlessly managing patient records and documents. Outstanding stress management and teamwork abilities.
Attentive Emergency Medicine Physicians equipped to handle highly stressful situations with life-or-death decisions. Decisive in applying training, prioritizing care and implementing measures. Brings record of success in leading care for patients with injuries and serious illnesses.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Physician
Delray Beach Medical Center
01.2006 - Current
- Mentored medical students and residents in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across disciplines.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies, ensuring patients experienced relief as quickly and safely as possible.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Reduced patient wait times through efficient triage and prioritization of critical patients.
Emergency Physician
Memorial Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Mentored medical students and residents in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across disciplines.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Streamlined communication between ER staff members by introducing standardized protocols for reporting patient information during shift handovers.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies, ensuring patients experienced relief as quickly and safely as possible.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 45 individuals per day.
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Emergency Physician
Hollywood Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Mentored medical students and residents in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across disciplines.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Actively participated in hospital committees focused on patient safety, infection control, and disaster preparedness strategies.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies, ensuring patients experienced relief as quickly and safely as possible.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over [Number] individuals per day.
- Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
- Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
- Reduced patient wait times through efficient triage and prioritization of critical patients.
- Improved department efficiency with streamlined processes for admitting and discharging patients.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Medical Director Department of Emergency Medicine
Universal Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments.
- Reviewed material used by medical team as part of Medical Review Board standards.
- Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
- Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Mentored physicians and other medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
- Contributed to the growth and success of the organization by participating in regional and national conferences, sharing best practices with industry peers.
- Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
- Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Educated and mentored more than [Number] medical students.
- Recruited and managed physicians and nurses for busy multi-disciplinary practice.
- Focused on preventive care and proactive identification in care management of high-risk patients to lower costs.
- Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the medical field.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Emergency Physician
James Archer Smith Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over [Number] individuals per day.
- Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
- Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
Vice Chairman of Department of Family Medicine
Wellington Regional Center
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Chaired board meetings efficiently while promoting open communication channels among senior stakeholders for informed decision-making processes.
- Established corporate governance frameworks that ensured transparency, accountability, and adherence to industry best practices.
- Provided guidance on risk management strategies, safeguarding company assets from potential threats.
- Mentored high-potential employees for succession planning, ensuring a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual benefits.
- Improved employee morale through effective communication and leadership, reducing turnover rates significantly.
Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine
University of Miami Medical School
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students by posing challenging clinical scenarios and guiding them through the decision-making process.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback, fostering continuous improvement in clinical skills.
- Tutored struggling students during free periods to improve understanding of coursework.
- Mentored Residents through their clinical rotations, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Served as a role model for students by demonstrating exceptional ethics and professionalism throughout all aspects of clinical teaching responsibilities.
- Facilitated interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers during clinical rotations, promoting teamwork within patient care settings.
- Provided academic advising to students, assisting them in navigating program requirements and making informed decisions about their Resident education
Emergency Physician
Mariners Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Mentored medical students and residents in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the emergency department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across disciplines.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Saved lives by providing prompt, accurate diagnoses and administering appropriate emergency treatments.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-volume emergency cases.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies, ensuring patients experienced relief as quickly and safely as possible.
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over [Number] individuals per day.
- Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and effective communication skills.
- Reduced patient wait times through efficient triage and prioritization of critical patients.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Internist for the USPHS
Martin Luther King Jr. Clinic
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and medical history reviews for accurate diagnosis and disease prevention strategies.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all patient interactions, ensuring accuracy in billing processes and continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues within the healthcare team.
- Served as an advocate for patients navigating complex healthcare systems, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Created customized treatment plans that took into account not only the medical aspects but also the psychological well-being of each patient.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and treatment plans.
- Developed strong physician-patient relationships, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and trust.
- Streamlined clinic workflow for improved efficiency in appointment scheduling and patient followups.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent follow-up appointments and communication with primary care physicians.
- Promoted health equity by addressing social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations within the practice setting.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Met with more than 20 patients each day in dynamic Clinical setting.
Chief Medical Resident
Stamford Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Enhanced the quality of care for patients with chronic conditions through diligent monitoring and close communication with healthcare providers.
- Expanded medical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities including continuing education courses, workshops, conferences, and journal readings.
- Boosted efficiency in clinical rotations by proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing process changes accordingly.
- Supported new resident orientation programs by serving as a mentor to incoming physicians navigating their first year of residency training.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient-centered care within the hospital setting.
- Streamlined patient admission processes by efficiently gathering medical histories, performing physical exams, and ordering relevant diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to successful surgical procedures as an integral member of the operating room team, assisting surgeons in various tasks such as suturing and wound management.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Served as a liaison between resident staff and hospital administration by participating in regular meetings, voicing concerns, and advocating for policy changes.
- Expedited diagnoses by interpreting lab results accurately and consulting with specialists when necessary to determine the best course of action.
- Optimized treatment plans through evidence-based research and staying up-to-date on current medical advancements.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
Internal Medicine Residency and Internship
Stamford Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut05.1977
Skills
- Psychiatric emergencies
- Orthopedic emergencies
- Infectious disease management
- Patient examinations
- Airway management
- Clinical reasoning
- Compassionate care
- Medical documentation
- Patient diagnosis
- Advanced life support
- Suturing techniques
- Stroke management
- Medical history review
- Obstetric emergencies
- Pediatric emergency care
- Patient condition observation
- Toxicology expertise
- Cardiac emergencies
- Treatment plan creation
- Critical care medicine
- Emergency ultrasound
- Patient condition analysis
- Medical team guidance
- Evidence-based practice
- Trauma management
- Test results analysis
- Emergency care management
- Diagnostic test administration
- Foreign body removal
- Intravenous access
- Toxicology
- Oxygen therapy
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Trauma surgery
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Relationship building
- Bedside manner
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Intravenous therapy
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Health promotion
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Quality improvement
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Medical records documentation
- Critical care
- Crisis management
- Disaster preparedness
- Pre-hospital care
- Risk management
- Injury prevention
- Patient assessment
- Health education
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Stress management
- Case management
- Clinical supervision
- Medical research
- Electronic medical record software
Certification
Licensed by the State of Florida
- ME44831
- American Board Of Emergency Medicine
- Certificate Number 14168
Languages
English
Full Professional
Czech
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Emergency Physician
Delray Beach Medical Center
01.2006 - Current
Emergency Physician
Memorial Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2006
Emergency Physician
Hollywood Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1999
Medical Director Department of Emergency Medicine
Universal Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.1991
Emergency Physician
James Archer Smith Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1991
Vice Chairman of Department of Family Medicine
Wellington Regional Center
01.1987 - 01.1991
Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine
University of Miami Medical School
01.1987 - 01.1990
Emergency Physician
Mariners Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1987
Internist for the USPHS
Martin Luther King Jr. Clinic
01.1984 - 01.1986
Chief Medical Resident
Stamford Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1984
Internal Medicine Residency and Internship
Stamford Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1984
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Yale University
Doctor of Medicine -
New York Medical College
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