Salvador J. Donado
Houston,TX
Summary
Newly graduated Physician Assistant with 5 years of experience as a Clinic Supervisor/Medical Assistant in the Urology specialty. Looking for new opportunity for growth as a clinician. Passionate about patient-centered care and excellent problem solver. Proactive worker and experienced multitasker.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr. David S. Ho, MD PA Urology, Scurlock Tower Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Manage a clinic with an average influx of 45+ patients a day for two physicians and triaged patients based on urological conditions.
- Perform diagnostic testing including urinalysis and trial of void.
- Aid in foley catheter and intermittent catheter care for patients with urinary retention and urinary incontinence, respectively.
- Administer intramuscular medications including antibiotics and Lupron, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist used to treat hormone sensitive prostate cancer.
- Coordinate with physicians in performing routine in-office vasectomies, cystoscopies, and ureteral stent removals.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
Tutor and Mentor
Academic Achievers Program, Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of Houston
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Tutored a diverse group of 49 students in Organic Chemistry I and II and introductory Biology.
- Assisted with implementing new methods of recording study hours and ensured attendance in study area.
- Monitored study area to certify students were productively studying resulting in higher test scores.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate -
University of Houston (UH)
Houston, Texas02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Biophysics
University of Houston (UH)
Houston, Texas05-2019
Skills
- Proficient in laboratory fundamental safety
- Languages – English, Spanish (fluent)
- Patient-focused care
- Medical office administration
- Medical records management
- Team management and supervision
- Communicating with patient families
- Simple dressings
- Patient triage
- Sterilization techniques
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Specimens collection and processing
Certification
- Certified - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr. David S. Ho, MD PA Urology, Scurlock Tower Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2024
Tutor and Mentor
Academic Achievers Program, Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at the University of Houston
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Biophysics
University of Houston (UH)
Post-Baccalaureate -
University of Houston (UH)
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Degree Honors – Summa Cum Laude (May 2019)
- CMAS Academic Achievers Program Scholarship (August 2014 – May 2019)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Drywall finisher
Donado’s Drywall Houston, Texas
September 2015 – September 2017