Internal Medicine Medical

ANGEL MANUEL RIVERA-SOTO

* ******* ***, *********, ********* 70507 H: 787-***-**** C: 787-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly-motivated, team-oriented bilingual General Physician with two years of internal medicine residency

postgraduate training, serving primarily uninsured and low income patients. Skilled in the diagnosis and

treatment of patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, strokes

and COPD. Areas of interest include urgent care and primary care settings.

SKILLS

Observant Dedicated to integrity

Fluent in S panish and English Compassionate professional

Perseverance Open-minded communicative physician

Humane and respectful Good clinical judgment

Culturally sensitive Systems-based practice

WORK HISTORY

Internal Medicine Resident (House Officer I and II), 0 7/2010 to 0 7/2012

LSUHSC-University Medical Center, Internal Medicine Department – 2390 West Congress Street Lafayette,

LA 70506

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and minor injuries in a general practice setting.

Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images and laboratory results to further

investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Performed minor surgical procedures such as paracentesis, thoracocentesis, skin biopsies, abscesses

drainage and lumbar punctures for the purpose of diagnosing and treatment of acute and chronic

conditions.

Evaluated, stratified risk and approved under supervision pre-operative blood work and imaging for

patients undergoing future surgery procedures.

Counseled and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and disease prevention methods for common

conditions such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for consideration for jobs or eligibility

for pertinent insurance benefits coverage.

Monitored patients condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary in clinical and

hospital settings.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease

and infection.

Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.

Treated and delivered medical services to approximately 25-30 patients daily from different sub-specialties

in office and hospital settings for minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems.

Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.

Performed health related noon conference lectures for staff, residents and medical students.

Health Care Provider Volunteer / Internal Medicine House Officer I/II, 0 7/2010 to 0 7/2012

LSUHSC-Internal Medicine Department – Lafayette Community Clinic, 1317 Jefferson St, Lafayette, L A.

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases in a general practice setting.

Delivered medical services to 6-10 patients while on duty.

Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images and blood-work to further

investigate patient conditions.

Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.

Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods to

common conditions such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Monitored patient's condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.

Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease

and infection.

Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.

EDUCATION

M.D.: M edicine, 2 006

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) - Ave Francia, Santo Domingo Domincan Republic

Bachelor of Science: B iology, 2 002

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras - Av Juan Ponce De Leon San Juan, P uerto Rico 00925

• Observership Rotation 10 11/2013 Wards, ICU, Telemetry and Internal Medicine Clinic settings.,

LSUHSC-University Medical Center, Internal Medicine Department - Lafayette, L A

CERTIFICATIONS

08/2013 - General Physician license from the state of Texas and DEA Reference number issued, pending on

new job opportunity.

06/2010 Certification of completion from LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans for Internship at

University Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program in Lafayette, Louisiana.

2008 - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Certification of completion of

the United States standard requirements for the practice of Medicine under supervision.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Health Care Provider Volunteer at Lafayette Community Clinic, 1317 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA.

Latin Music Festival (Lafayette, Louisiana)

Festival International de Louisiane 2010

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Playing guitar

Gardening

Horror movies

Fishing

Cooking

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