Racquel Puranda
Augusta
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Skilled Doctor with extensive experience in patient care, diagnosis and providing quality medical services. Adept at managing medical teams and resolving complex medical cases with utmost precision. Possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Augusta University
01.2022 - Current
- Made accurate diagnoses based on imaging and laboratory data
- Satisfied numerous patients with knowledgeable care and good bedside manner
- Performed daily patient rounds to implement therapeutic interventions
- Liaised with case manager to coordinate discharge planning
- Delivered high-quality compassionate care to optimize health and wellness for diverse patient populations
Personal Care Aide
Gloria Goldberg
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Produced highly accurate patient histories, examination reports and chart reviews from digital files
- Worked with a psychiatrist 4 days of the week where I help her in her practice to document patient information in a given EMR
- Assisted the provider with populating the charts with patient history, physical examination findings where applicable, test results and assessment and plans
- Managed physician template to drive good patient flow and productivity
Volunteer
The Campaign Against Hunger
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: This organization provides groceries and meals to the underserved communities in Brooklyn, New York
- Used active listening skills to communicate clearly in discussions
- Attended community events and meetings to promote organizational goals
- This organization provides groceries and meals to the underserved communities in Brooklyn, New York
Volunteer
AUA Ambassadors
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I applied for, and was accepted into this organization
- I served as a liaison between students and the school administrators
- I was privileged to highlight and exemplify what benefits AUA provides as a medical institution and assisted in fundraisers for various charities including a Fun Day created for kids who were affected by hurricane Irma in 2017
Volunteer
Dekalb Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- I began volunteering here my last year of college and continued until my admission to medical school
- While I worked there I completed administrative tasks and assisted in feeding, nursing, changing patients/newborns
- I had the opportunity of assisting physicians with EKGs and U/S, helping to hold and soothe the newborns during the procedure
Resident Assistant/Senior Resident Assistant
Agnes Scott College
01.2011 - 01.2014
- I advocated for students by ensuring their safety, provided support and served as an example to the students living in the residence hall
- I was able to assist students with personal and academic problems, safety issues, problem solving and mediations
- As a senior resident assistant, I was responsible for a set of resident assistants in an entire dorm
- I delegated jobs and tasks and facilitated weekly meetings to ensure staff was on track with goals
Summer Research Assistant
Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Adhered to quality controls standards to preserve integrity of data and findings
- I worked under the tutelage of Dr.Julie Fischer and Dr.David Katz at the research center at Georgia State University
- While I was there, I did various tests, including ELISAs and Western Blots
- I also compiled data regarding the macaque B - virus exposure and antibody responses of infected primates and patients
- The goal of the research was to create a rapid test for use out in the field and therefore decrease complications and death by early detection
- Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings
Education
M.D - Doctor of Medicine
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
12.2021
B.S - Biology
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Georgia05.2014
B.S - undefined
Immaculate Conception High School
Kingston, Jamaica05.2014
Skills
- Patient education
- Treatment plan development
- Preventive healthcare
- Primary care
- Geriatric care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based medicine
Research
Summer Research Assistant
Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation, 2013 - 2013
· Adhered to quality controls standards to preserve integrity of data and findings.
· I worked under the tutelage of Dr.Julie Fischer and Dr.David Katz at the research center at Georgia State University
· While I was there, I did various tests, including ELISAs and Western Blots.I also compiled data regarding the macaque B - virus exposure and antibody responses of infected primates and patients. The goal of the research was to create a rapid test for use out in the field and therefore decrease complications and death by early detection.
· Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings.
Posters and Publications
Publication: Puranda,R et al "Can cannabis exposure during pregnancy harm me or my baby?" Evidence-Based Practice Vol. 27, No.6, June 2024
Poster Presentation: "Creating a Transitional Care Management Team to Reduce No-Show Rates to Hospital Discharge Appointments" NAPCRG 2024, Quebec, Canada
Poster Presentation:"Disparities in Cardiovascular Health in Suburban Academic Family Medicine Clinic UsingExcess Predicted Heart Age by Zip Code" STFM, 2024, LA, California
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- HIPAA Certification – Various accredited providers.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Augusta University
01.2022 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Gloria Goldberg
01.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Scribe
Aquity Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer
The Campaign Against Hunger
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer
AUA Ambassadors
01.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Dekalb Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Summer Research Assistant
Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation
01.2013 - 12.2013
Resident Assistant/Senior Resident Assistant
Agnes Scott College
01.2011 - 01.2014
B.S - Biology
Agnes Scott College
B.S - undefined
Immaculate Conception High School
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- HIPAA Certification – Various accredited providers.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
M.D - Doctor of Medicine
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
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