- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Gym Workouts and High-Intensity Interval Training
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Enjoy participating in family outdoor activities for overall physical and mental well-being
- Traveling to new destinations
YADIRA SANTIESTEBAN ESCALONA
Homestead
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic Medical Doctor (IMG-ECFMG Certified) with extensive experience in emergency care. Possesses advanced understanding of medical procedures and is driven to work efficiently alongside patients, families, and care teams. Demonstrated success in diagnosing and treating various diseases, as well as developing effective medical care strategies. Proven ability to excel in high-stress situations with life-or-death decisions. Utilizes decisive decision-making skills, prioritizes care, and implements necessary measures. Adept at leading the care of patients with injuries and serious illnesses, while providing comfort and support to families and loved ones during challenging circumstances. Possesses excellent assessment, triage, and treatment planning abilities. Highly skilled in Nephrology, with 7 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, delivering exceptional care to patients at different stages of renal failure. Offers expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and regulatory guidelines. Known for being detail-oriented and a strong team player with exceptional organizational skills. Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy while staying up-to-date on trends and best medical practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Art Kid Center
04.2022 - Current
- Provided safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease
- Set up and operated dialysis machines and performed clinical assessments of patient fluid overload, vital signs, respiratory and cardiovascular status, and vascular access management
- Drew and processed laboratory specimens and interpreted results
- Implemented infection control policies per OSHA regulations and disposal of biohazard materials
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or changes in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols
- Developed deep relationships with patients and improved their quality of life
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Ocean Sound Dialysis Center
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease
- Set up and operated dialysis machines and performed clinical assessments of patient fluid overload, vital signs, respiratory and cardiovascular status, and vascular access management
- Drew and processed laboratory specimens and interpreted results
- Implemented infection control policies per OSHA regulations and disposal of biohazard materials
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or changes in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols
- Developed deep relationships with patients and improved their quality of life
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery
Registered Medical Assistant
Community Medical Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information under HIPAA guidelines
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs, managing over 50 customer calls per day
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine Physician
ICU Luz E. Arismendy Obstetric-Ginecolog. Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Direct care of critically ill maternal patients in ICU
- Management and treatment of critical conditions with high vital risk in maternal patients
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
- Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews and process development
- Enhanced departmental collaboration with effective communication between physicians, nurses, and support staff
Emergency Medicine Physician
Menydial Hemodialysis Kidneys Clinics
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in Renal Replacement therapy unit
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Provided appropriate treatment techniques for assigned patients as prescribed in every modality procedure, appropriately defined as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapies
- Assessed patient and family understanding of therapy regimen and conducted ongoing education for patients and their families regarding any assessed misunderstandings of therapy requirements
- Assessed patients' responses to treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to treatment plan
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic and compassionate care during high-stress situations
Emergency Medicine Physician
ICU San Francisco De Quito General Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
Emergency Medicine Physician
Ernesto Guevara De La Serna General Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in Renal Replacement therapy unit
- Provided appropriate treatment techniques for assigned patients as prescribed in every modality procedure, appropriately defined as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapies
- Assessed patient and family understanding of therapy regimen and conducted ongoing education for patients and their families regarding any assessed misunderstandings of therapy requirements
- Assessed patients' responses to treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to treatment plan
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
Emergency Medicine Resident Physician
Ernesto Guevara General Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
Emergency Medicine Resident Physician
Cipriano Yerena Comprehensive Diagnostic Center
11.2004 - 07.2009
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
Family Medicine Physician
Pity Fajardo Medical Center
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions
Medical Doctor, Family Medicine Resident Physician
Félix Peña General Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures
- Analyzed test results and examination information for accurate patient diagnosis
Education
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Miami, FL06.2023
Patient Care Technician -
Fresenius Kidney Care Homestead
Homestead, FL06.2022
Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine Physician - Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
07.2013
Master of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
07.2009
Diploma - Practical Care in Intensive Medicine And Emergency
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana
06.2005
M.D First Degree Specialist in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
10.2003
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
08.2000
Skills
- Efficient Workflow Handling
- Clinical Vital Signs Monitoring
- Phlebotomy Proficiency
- Specimen Processing Expertise
- Proficient in Administering Injections
- Vaccination Administration
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Emergency Triage Expertise
- Effective Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Crisis Management Planning
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Certified in Advanced Life Support Techniques
- Critical Care Management
- Invasive Monitoring Placement
- Skilled in Airway Management Techniques
- Proficient in Mechanical Ventilation Techniques
- Vascular Access Management
- Advanced Nephrology Proficiency
- Infection Control Protocols
- Disaster Response Coordination
- Collaborative Communication Techniques
- Team leadership
- Psychological Counseling Skills
- Dedicated Professional
- Meticulous Attention To Detail
- Electronic Health Record Management
- Workplace Proficiency
- Accountable
- Process Optimization
- Dialysis Equipment Operation
- Patient mobility training
Websites
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 to 10 staff members at Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department in Ernesto Guevara General Hospital in Las Tunas, Cuba.
- Great impact in reducing the mortality rate due to nosocomial pneumonia in the ICU of the Ernesto Guevara General Hospital in Las Tunas, Cuba, with the publication and implementation of the results of the thesis: Risk Factors for Nosocomial Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit of 'Dr Ernesto Guevara' Hospital 2009.
- Achieved the lowest maternal mortality rate in the country by implementing efficient management protocols for critically ill maternal patients, with the collaboration of the team of Intensive Care Physicians in the ICU of the Luz Elena Arismendy Obstetric Gynecological Hospital in Quito, Ecuador.
Clinical Rotations in US
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, Hialeah, FL.
Internal Medicine Residency Program-Inpatient Clinical Rotation
Odalys Frontela MD, FACP, FHM.
October/November - 2024
Hospital UPR - Dr. Federico Trilla. Carolina, PR.
Family Medicine Residency Program-Inpatient Clinical Rotation
José Camuñas MD.
January-2025.
Certification
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-OSHA Certified-03/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association-10/2024.
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission-06/2023.
Interests
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Ocean Sound Dialysis Center
02.2023 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Art Kid Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Community Medical Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine Physician
ICU Luz E. Arismendy Obstetric-Ginecolog. Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2019
Emergency Medicine Physician
ICU San Francisco De Quito General Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2016
Emergency Medicine Physician
Menydial Hemodialysis Kidneys Clinics
02.2014 - 09.2016
Emergency Medicine Physician
Ernesto Guevara De La Serna General Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2013
Emergency Medicine Resident Physician
Ernesto Guevara General Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2012
Emergency Medicine Resident Physician
Cipriano Yerena Comprehensive Diagnostic Center
11.2004 - 07.2009
Family Medicine Physician
Pity Fajardo Medical Center
10.2003 - 10.2004
Medical Doctor, Family Medicine Resident Physician
Félix Peña General Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2001
Patient Care Technician -
Fresenius Kidney Care Homestead
Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine Physician - Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
Diploma - Practical Care in Intensive Medicine And Emergency
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana
M.D First Degree Specialist in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
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