Salesia Alvarado-Ahumada, M.D.
Ocala,FL
Summary
Board Certified in internal medicine and experienced Primary Care Physician seeking a career as a Primary Care Physician at the Veteran Affairs. I am a dependable physician with success at providing competent medical care using compassion and evidence-based medicine.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemedicine Primary Care Provider
Teladoc Health, Inc
Lewisville, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Provided diverse healthcare needs and solutions for medical concerns with a focus on evidence based medical care via telemedicine.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
Primary Care Physician
Ocala Family Medical Center
Ocala, United States
04.2008 - 10.2018
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Discussed possible side effects of medications and immunizations with patients and patients' families.
- Completed thorough patient examination for symptoms and physical information.
- Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
- Discussed potential side effects of medication or immunizations with patients.
- Analyzed test results and examination information for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Determined medication and dosage schedule given patient's vitals, condition and allergies.
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for Ocala Family Medical Center patients on 24-hour basis.
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Ocala Hospitalist Group/ Cogent
Ocala, United States
12.2006 - 04.2008
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Handled as many as 30 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care
Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine
Brookwood Medical Center Primary Care
Birmingham, AL
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Discussed potential side effects of medication or immunizations with patients.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Discussed possible side effects of medications and immunizations with patients and patients' families.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patients' well-being
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Completed thorough patient examination for symptoms and physical information.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
- 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.
- Analyzed test results and examination information for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Added current demographic, laboratory and diagnostic information to electronic medical record.
- Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for Brookwood Medical Center Primary Care patients on 24-hour basis.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Determined medication and dosage schedule given patient's vitals, condition and allergies.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Education
Residency, Internal Medicine -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06.2001
Internship, Internal Medicine -
Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL06.1998
M.D. - Medicine
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL04.1993
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Compassionate
Certification
- American Board Internal Medicine, Board Certified, expires 12/23
- Medical License State of Florida, # ME 96717, expires 01/31/23
- Medical License State of Alabama, # MD.22934, expires 12/31/2022
Timeline
Telemedicine Primary Care Provider
Teladoc Health, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Ocala Family Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2018
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Ocala Hospitalist Group/ Cogent
12.2006 - 04.2008
Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine
Brookwood Medical Center Primary Care
08.2001 - 07.2005
Residency, Internal Medicine -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Internship, Internal Medicine -
Baptist Medical Center
M.D. - Medicine
University of Miami School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University