Raffaella Pizio
Miami,FL
Summary
Attentive International Medical Graduate (IMG), Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon and Emergency Room Specialist with many years of experience in ER and OR, 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. Background includes inpatient, outpatient, private practice and clinic-based care of individuals with cardiac concerns. Detail-oriented and driven with a good understanding of different cardiovascular conditions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Miami Center For Plastic Surgery
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
Medical Doctor
Fate Bene Fratelli Hospital
Roma, Italy
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Recorded patients' health histories and provided over 50 consultations weekly
Emergency Room Physician/P-HEMPS
ASL Grosseto Emergency Department
Grosseto , Italy
01.2006 - 06.2016
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Provided medical care and treatment in Trauma Unit for patients presenting moderate and severe life-threatening conditions, regularly performing ACLS and PALS procedures.
- Practiced medicine in ER facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for patients.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by aircraft.
- Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
Cardiac Surgeon Specialist
Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini Cardiothoracic Dept
Roma, Italy
03.2000 - 12.2005
- Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from cardiac surgery and cardiac transplant surgery.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Performed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves and arteries.
- Published articles in professional publications and presented academic papers at medical symposia to relate information on surgical challenges, techniques and outcomes.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
- Biopsy in Heart Transplant Patients.
- Retrieves vascular tissue, including greater and lesser saphenous veins and/or radial and mammary arteries, for use as bypass conduit.
- Performs 20 CABG as first operator.
Education
Bachelors - Surgical Assistant
By Endorsment
Miami, FL02.2019
Residency - Residency in Aestethic Medicine
Fondazione Fate Bene Fratelli
Rome, Italy03.2014
Residency - Residency in Emergency
Universita Di Siena
Siena, Italy01.2010
Residency - Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Universita'di Pavia
Pavia, Italy11.2002
M.D. - Medical School
Universita Degli Studi Di Torino
Torino07.1997
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Treatment planning
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Trauma Surgery
- Sterility procedures
- Surgical Techniques
- Post-operative care
- Follow-up care
- Laceration Suturing
- Decision Making
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Licensed MD, Cardiac surgeon, Italy
- Licensed MD, Emergency Medicine / Flight physician, Italy
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Miami Center For Plastic Surgery
08.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Doctor
Fate Bene Fratelli Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2019
Emergency Room Physician/P-HEMPS
ASL Grosseto Emergency Department
01.2006 - 06.2016
Cardiac Surgeon Specialist
Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini Cardiothoracic Dept
03.2000 - 12.2005
Bachelors - Surgical Assistant
By Endorsment
Residency - Residency in Aestethic Medicine
Fondazione Fate Bene Fratelli
Residency - Residency in Emergency
Universita Di Siena
Residency - Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Universita'di Pavia
M.D. - Medical School
Universita Degli Studi Di Torino