Sonia Madera
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Knowledgeable physician with solid background in patient care and medical diagnostics. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment plans and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of utilizing critical thinking and diagnostic skills to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician (Geriatrics)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provide care to veterans in the Community Living Center (CLC) and Hospice unit.
- Responsible for the continuing management of assigned patients to include examination, medical care management, coordination of consultation, referral of patients, peer reviews, open and closed medical record reviews and utilization review.
- Provide inpatient Geriatric consultations in hospital for short term rehabilitation, long term care and other extended care services.
- Work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of VA providers collaborating with the team in ensuring each resident's care plan is individualized and accurate.
- Determining the need for, and facilitating, admissions to or discharges from an acute care hospital.
- Responding to all medical emergencies that may occur in the CLC.
Primary Care Physician, Traditional
Innovative Care
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, applying evidence-based medical practices to optimize results and enhance patient safety.
- Conducted physical exams, interpreted lab results, and ordered diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' health needs.
- Provided direct medical care to hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily evaluations, and discharges.
- Established collaborative relationships with specialists to optimize referral processes and continuity of care.
- Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.
Clinical Director Whole Health
Miami VA Healthcare System
01.2020 - 05.2022
Whole Health Clinical Education Champion
Miami VA Healthcare System
08.2019 - 05.2022
Primary Care Physician
Miami VA Healthcare System
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Primary Care for a panel of Primary Care patients (male and female).
- Provided comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education to Veterans in the Primary Care team setting; outpatient included both scheduled and unscheduled Veterans.
- Functioned as an integral part of a Primary Care multi-disciplinary team.
- Established a diagnosis and initiated appropriate response to emergency health problems.
- Initiated appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services.
- Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral.
- Included patient and family in planning care and establishing realistic measurable goals for health
maintenance/improvement.
Hospitalist
North Okaloosa Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed admissions, transfers, and discharges across multiple units including the ICU, step-down unit and medical/surgical floors.
- Managed patient care, ensuring timely and accurate diagnoses and treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines and individual patient needs.
- 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.
Wound & Skin Care Specialist
Vohra Wound Physicians
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Attending to wound & skin care consults within skilled nursing facilities & long-term care facilities.
- Perform bedside procedures including debridement, incisional & excisional biopsies and other minor procedures.
- Responsible for education of nursing staff & related health care professionals.
Utilization and Quality Control Physician
Lakeview Health Systems
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsible for patient admissions and presentation to insurer
- Review all patient labs, EKGs, XRays, and medical history
- Review and advise facility physician on their performance and advise
- Advocate on behalf of the patient during peer review on treatment plans and medical necessity with insurer physician
Education
Fellowship - Geriatrics
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida01.2013
Fellowship - Pulmonary/Critical Care
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida01.2006
Residency - Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, Florida01.2005
Internship - Preliminary Year
NYU Downtown Hospital
New York, New York01.2000
Medical Doctorate - undefined
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.1999
Post Baccalaurate Pre-Medical Sciences - undefined
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida01.1994
B.S. - Finance
Bentley College
Waltham, Massachusetts01.1988
Skills
- Patient care management in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Treatment plan development
- Clinical judgment
- Bedside manner
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
ABIM - Board Certified Internal Medicine
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
Research
- Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, 1993, Investigated the efficacy of human fetal tissue implants into the striatum of Huntington’s chorea rat models as a method of reducing symptoms and slowing progression of disease.
- Research Assistant, Florida Mental Health Institute/University of South Florida, 1992-1993, Studied and helped develop behavioral techniques for reducing problem behavior in mainstreaming mentally challenged and autistic children.
Management Communication And Leadership Training
- Personal Effectiveness Seminar, Wings-Seminars, Eugene, OR, 2007-10-01, 2007-10-31
- Crossover, Wings-Seminars, Eugene, OR, 2007-11-01, 2007-11-30
- LifeWorks, Wings-Seminars, 2007-01-01, 2008-12-31
- Wings Leadership Intern Program, Wings-Seminars, 2009-04-01, 2010-12-31
Integrative Medical Training
- Battlefield Acupuncture Certification, 2021-08-01, 2021-08-31
- VA CALM Certified Mindfulness facilitator, 2021-10-01, 2021-10-31
- Mind-Body Medicine Certified Facilitator, 2020-07-01, 2020-07-31
- Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Training Program, 2015-02-01, 2015-02-28
- Food as Medicine - Women’s Health Focus, 2014-09-01, 2014-09-30
- Food as Medicine – Professional Nutrition Training Program, 2009-01-01, 2009-01-31
- CancerGuides – Integrative Cancer Care, 2009-06-01, 2009-06-30
- Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program, 2007-09-01, 2007-09-30
- Acupuncture for Physician Program, University of Miami, 2023-01-01, Present
- Apply Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Institute of Functional Medicine, 2008-04-01, 2008-04-30
- Certification Program, Functional Medicine University, 2023-01-01, Present
- Clinical Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2008-09-01, 2008-09-30
- Clinical Nutrition, 2010-12-01, 2010-12-31
- Clinical Nutrition for GI, 2011-12-01, 2011-12-31
- Clinical Nutrition & Functional Medicine Educational Program, University of Miami, 2012-07-01, 2013-05-31
- Certification for Holistic Health Counseling, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, NYC, 2011-03-01, 2011-03-31
Faculty Appointments
- Assistant Professor - Department Medicine, Florida International University School of Medicine, 2015-12-01, 2016-09-30
- Volunteer Faculty - Department of Family Medicine, University Of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, 2013-08-01, 2015-09-30
- Co-Creator, Curriculum Development, Instructor for Clinical Nutrition Proficiency Course, University Of Miami/Miller School of Medicine
Timeline
Physician (Geriatrics)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Primary Care Physician, Traditional
Innovative Care
06.2022 - 09.2024
Clinical Director Whole Health
Miami VA Healthcare System
01.2020 - 05.2022
Whole Health Clinical Education Champion
Miami VA Healthcare System
08.2019 - 05.2022
Primary Care Physician
Miami VA Healthcare System
12.2017 - 05.2022
Hospitalist
North Okaloosa Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2017
Wound & Skin Care Specialist
Vohra Wound Physicians
07.2013 - 09.2016
Utilization and Quality Control Physician
Lakeview Health Systems
01.2011 - 12.2011
Fellowship - Pulmonary/Critical Care
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residency - Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Internship - Preliminary Year
NYU Downtown Hospital
Medical Doctorate - undefined
Temple University School of Medicine
Post Baccalaurate Pre-Medical Sciences - undefined
University of South Florida
B.S. - Finance
Bentley College
Fellowship - Geriatrics
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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