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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Third place of the expositions of scientific topics in Dominican Republic (2017)
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Priscila Mejia

Priscila Mejia

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Experienced with patient-centered care and therapeutic interventions. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance mental health and well-being. Strong understanding of collaborative treatment planning and crisis management, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatry Observer

BronxCare Health System
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Participate in daily rounds with the psychiatric team to observe patient management discussions and treatment planning.
  • Engage in case discussions to understand the diagnostic process, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for various psychiatric conditions.
  • Collect collaterals, participate in team meetings and review medical records.
  • Assist in reviewing patient charts and medical records to understand the documentation process in psychiatric care.
  • Learn about the importance of maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records for continuity of care. *Attend lectures, seminars, and workshops related to psychiatry to enhance understanding of mental health disorders and their treatment.

Attending Psychiatrist

National Health Service (RESIDE Center)
06.2018 - 10.2021
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
  • Provided medication management services to patients requiring pharmacological intervention, closely monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
  • Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate treatment and follow-up care for each patient.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care by effectively communicating with medical professionals, therapists, and social workers.

Attending Psychiatrist

Mesón De Dios (Non Profit Organization)
07.2017 - 10.2021
  • Advocated for patients'' rights and ensured ethical standards were upheld in all aspects of psychiatric practice.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for suicidal or self-harming patients, implementing safety measures when necessary.

Psychiatry Resident

Padre Billini Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2017
  • Optimized medication management for patients by closely monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
  • Collaborated with community resources to provide comprehensive support services for patients transitioning out of inpatient settings or between levels of care.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to accurately identify psychiatric disorders, enabling targeted treatment strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Educated patients and their families about mental health conditions, promoting understanding and self-management techniques.
  • Engaged in ongoing supervision to continuously refine clinical skills and adhere to professional standards within the residency program.

Medical Intern

Boca Canasta Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly rotating through multiple departments, broadening clinical skills and expertise across various specialties.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
  • Provided compassionate care during challenging situations, offering emotional support to patients and families facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.

Education

Specialist - Psychiatrist

Padre Billini Hospital
Dominican Republic
06-2017

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Iberoamericana
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11-2010

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Depression treatment
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Psychopharmacology expertise
  • Schizophrenia treatment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnosis proficiency
  • Emergency psychiatry
  • Medication prescribing
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Treatment plan creation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • ECFMG certified March 22, 2024

Affiliations

  • Dominican Medical Association
  • Dominican Society of Psychiatry
  • International Society of Substance Use Professionals

Third place of the expositions of scientific topics in Dominican Republic (2017)

I had the honor of presenting my publication on Dual Pathology in patients admitted to the Fenix

Foundation in the Dominican Republic, winning third place among the topics discussed there.

Timeline

Psychiatry Observer

BronxCare Health System
10.2023 - 01.2024

Attending Psychiatrist

National Health Service (RESIDE Center)
06.2018 - 10.2021

Attending Psychiatrist

Mesón De Dios (Non Profit Organization)
07.2017 - 10.2021

Psychiatry Resident

Padre Billini Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2017

Medical Intern

Boca Canasta Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2013

Specialist - Psychiatrist

Padre Billini Hospital

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Iberoamericana

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