Raquel Kesto

Clinical rotations :

• Pediatrics, Private Office - Southfield, MI
• Family Medicine and Urgent Care, Private Office - Sterling Heights, MI
• Cardiology, Corewell Health - Royal Oak, MI
• Emergency Medicine, Ascension Providence - Novi and Southfield, MI
• Surgery, Ascension Providence - Novi and Southfield, MI
• Behavioral Medicine, Private Office - Northville, MI
• Pulmonary, Ascension Providence - Southfield, MI
• Internal Medicine, DMC Sinai-Grace - Detroit, MI
• Women's Health, Private Office/Ascension Providence Rochester, MI

Experience/Skills gained as a student during the clinical year:

Elicit a patient-centered problem-focused history and physical exam, order the appropriate labs/diagnostic tests, formulate a differential diagnosis and develop a management plan including patient education for adult and pediatric patients. Interprofessional collaboration among other healthcare professionals, perioperative patient management, wound management, perinatal care, and inpatient and outpatient experience. Proficient at interpretations of EKG, CT scans, X-ray scans and ultrasounds, including performance of pelvic examinations, PAP smear preparations, male and female STD testing/screening, skilled at administration of vaccines, venipuncture, splinting, laceration repair, foreign body removal in the nose, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs, abscess incision and drainage, first and second assisted during general surgery.

• Increased patient understanding of their eye conditions through clear explanations and demonstrations of treatment plans.
• Supported clinic growth by participating in community outreach events promoting eye health awareness among local residents.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with diverse needs.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when liaising between patients, physicians, and insurance companies regarding treatment options and costs.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Promoted physical therapy goals through guided exercise routines with patients experiencing mobility challenges or recovering from surgery.
• Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.