VALERIA J. MALDONADO CARTAGENA
Norcross,GA
Summary
Doctor of Chiropractic with 4 years of experience in enhancing patient health through effective chiropractic care and team collaboration. Proficient in patient evaluation, treatment, and education, with a strong focus on maintaining meticulous records and ensuring compliance with health standards. Passionate about fostering a positive work culture and improving patient satisfaction through innovative solutions and effective communication.
Experienced healthcare leader prepared for role of Clinic Director. Proven expertise in managing clinical operations, improving patient care, and implementing strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, flexible and reliable in adapting to changing needs. Skilled in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with reputation for integrity and professionalism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Director
Optimum Health Rehab
Suwanee, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Lead daily clinical team meetings to align priorities, ensure workflow efficiency, and promote coordinated care delivery.
- Perform in-depth initial evaluations, including patient history, neuromusculoskeletal physical exams, and digital x-rays.
- Design and implement personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient conditions, goals, and functional needs.
- Manage a diverse caseload including auto accident injuries, wellness maintenance, and cash-based patients.
- Author all required clinical documentation including SOAP notes, narrative reports, and legal protocols.
- Maintain direct communication with attorneys to review patient progress, case strategies, and treatment timelines.
- Supervise and train both clinical and administrative staff to uphold professional standards, quality of care, and operational excellence.
- Utilize advanced chiropractic techniques, supportive modalities, and patient education to foster sustainable, whole-body healing.
- Directed clinic operations to enhance patient care, achieving measurable improvements in treatment outcomes and client retention.
- Analyzed patient feedback to refine service offerings, leading to noticeable results in satisfaction scores and referral rates.
- Fostered teamwork among healthcare professionals, streamlining communication and ensuring cohesive patient management strategies.
- Implemented new rehabilitation protocols, resulting in marked gains in patient recovery times and overall clinic efficiency.
- Cultivated a positive clinic environment, enhancing staff morale and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in patient services.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Chiropractor Assistant
Proactive Spine & Relief Center
Duluth, GA
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians’ instructions.
- Inputted patient data using Chirotouch and provided appropriate updates to records.
- Operated x-ray machine.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Educated patients about chiropractic care to help achieve health goals.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Educated about E-STIM.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Provided preventative care advice to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Evaluated patient progress by reviewing vital signs and medical histories.
- Educated patients on chiropractic care, fostering understanding and encouraging proactive health management to achieve personal wellness goals.
Chiropractic Intern
Turning Point Spine Center
Woodstock, GA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked on Personal Injury cases.
- Attended marketing events.
- Created educational materials on wellness related topics such as exercise, nutrition and stress management.
- Performed routine clinical tasks to support patients and doctors.
- Demonstrated, instructed and assisted patients in rehabilitative exercises to drive safety and minimize risk of further injury.
- Performed manual adjustments to spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system conditions.
- Recommended implementation support devices such as straps, tapes, bandages, braces and non-pharmacologic pain management regimens to achieve treatment plan outcome goals.
- Acquainted patients with therapy procedures by explaining purpose and results of exercises.
- Analyzed x-rays.
- Performed physical examinations to assess range of motion, muscle strength, and posture.
- Reviewed medical histories and X-rays to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Worked with patients suffering from chronic pain conditions.
- Emphasized recuperative strength of the body to heal itself without drugs or surgery.
- Completed full reviews of patient histories as well as complete physical, neurological, and orthopedic examinations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans by analyzing medical histories and X-rays, leading to marked improvements in patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Life University
Marietta, GA06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Life University
Marietta, GA03-2022
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Operations management
- Program implementation
- Administrative leadership
- Employee training
- Staff development and mentorship
- Patient evaluation
- X-Ray interpretation
- Time management
- X-Ray processing
- Diagnostics skills
- Manual adjustment techniques
- Pregnancy-related care
- Physical examination
- Rehabilitation
Certification
- Activator
- Thompson
- Cox-Flexion Distraction
- Full-spine
- Extremities
- Diversified/Modified
- Gonstead
- SOT
- Pediatrics
- Pregnancy
- Webster
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native)
English (Highly proficient)
Timeline
Clinic Director
Optimum Health Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Chiropractic Intern
Turning Point Spine Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Chiropractor Assistant
Proactive Spine & Relief Center
01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Life University
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Life University