Shaun Abraham
Naples,FL
Summary
Versatile and skilled hospitalist with a strong ability to manage the care of inpatient individuals across a wide range of medical conditions. Board-certified and possessing extensive knowledge in internal medicine. Proactively develops and implements strategic treatment plans to address symptoms and underlying causes. Excellent patient relations and administrative management abilities contribute to the overall success of patient care. 10 years of hands-on expertise in the healthcare field, dedicated hospitalist proficient in scheduling diagnostic testing, performing inpatient medical services, and gathering patient data. Organized and hardworking professional excelling at managing a heavy caseload. Known for dependability, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges where interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities can be utilized.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Cape Coral Hospitalists
Naples, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Expedited diagnosis and treatment by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives, participating in committees focused on process improvement and patient safety.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Decreased length of stay for hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring of progress and proactive intervention when necessary.
- Minimized medical errors by implementing evidence-based practices and adhering to clinical guidelines.
- Increased adherence to best practices by regularly updating clinical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to diagnose and manage acute medical conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by implementing effective discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes with comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and personalized care plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring that all patients received comprehensive and compassionate care.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
Hospitalist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2015 - Current
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Phoned in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisted with processing medical assistance applications to handle patient pharmacy and payment needs.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
- Handled as many as Number patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
Resident Medical Officer
Chabert Medical Center
Houma, LA
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided routine and emergency medical care to patients.
- Collected information about patient histories, current conditions and vital statistics to make accurate determinations about conditions.
- Educated patients about procedures, conditions and medications.
- Wrote and updated patient prescriptions.
- Performed clinical procedures such as collecting blood.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Entered and scanned patient history, current medical conditions and medications into novel EHR system.
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
Education
Doctor Of Medicine - Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine
Saba, Netherland AntillesBachelor Of Science - Biology
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NYSkills
Internal Medicine
Patient Health Assessments
In-House Patient Care
First Aid/CPR
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Treatment planning
Geriatric Health
Medical Testing
Good Telephone Etiquette
Multitasking Abilities
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Affiliations
Society of Hospital Medicine
Certification
Internal Medicine
Timeline
Hospitalist
Cape Coral Hospitalists
08.2024 - Current
Hospitalist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Resident Medical Officer
Chabert Medical Center
07.2012 - 06.2015
Doctor Of Medicine - Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York