Naime Cruz Abdalah, MD
Miami, Florida 239-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Assistant August 2020 - February 2023
Aesthetic Medicine Clinic “Biu” - Managua, Nicaragua
● Assist medical professionals during aesthetic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
● Prepare treatment rooms and equipment, maintaining a sterile and organized environment.
● Greet and prepare patients for procedures, addressing any concerns and providing information about treatments.
● Explain pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients, addressing any questions or concerns.
Clinical Research Coordinator April 2022 - December 2022 Universidad Americana – Managua, Nicaragua
● Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, prepare interview questions, recruit and/or interview subjects, and provide ready access to all experimental data.
● Coordinate 25 colleagues, delegate tasks to each member, and communicate directly with doctors in charge.
Medical Intern July 2021 – July 2022
Hospital Bautista - Managua, Nicaragua
● Apply clinical judgment to safely assess, plan, and evaluate interventions for patients.
● Use excellent communication skills to advocate for safe quality care for patients by collaborating with other health care professionals.
● Rotate in various surgical and non-surgical services: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Urology, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.
● Perform medical histories and physical exams, presented patients during rounds, wrote clinical notes, and served in an outpatient setting.
● Skills Utilized: pre-operative assessments, assistance to anesthesiologist and surgeon, aseptic and sterile technique, foley catheterization, suture, CVC placement. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Publications
1. Herrera, K., Sunil, T., Cruz Abdalah, N., Irschitz, J.(2022). Chronic diseases, behavior, and self-perception of health in an urban-rural community in Nicaragua. https://doi.org/10.56239/rhcs.2022.84.578
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine August 2022
Universidad Americana (UAM)
Managua, Nicaragua
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification February 2023 Save a Life by National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) HONORS AND AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian of the XLVIII graduation 2022 Awarded Valedictorian of the Faculty of Medicine of the XLVIII graduation. Menarini Academic Excellence Award 2021
Recognition for achieving first place of academic excellence in the last year of Medical School.
UAM Excellence Scholarship Recipient 2020-2022
Awarded 75% off tuition based on GPA requirement and recommended by the Faculty of Medicine.
First Place in Academic Excellence in the Faculty of Medicine 2019 – 2021 Recognition for the highest GPA in the Faculty of Medicine for six semesters. LEADERSHIP
M3, M4 Representative July 2018 – June 2020
Universidad Americana
● Represent the goals and ideas of the medical students, communicate with professors and faculty members about medical school events and exams. COMMUNITY SERVICE
● Fundraising volunteer at Teleton Nicaragua 2012-2015
● Volunteer at the oncology department of the Children’s Hospital in Managua 2013-2014
● Fundraising volunteer at Conanca Nicaragua 2014-2017
● Volunteer at Un TECHO para mi país 2015-2017
● Blood Donor in Nicaraguan Red Cross 2016-2018
SKILLS
Ability to multitask, communication skills, ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure, leadership skills, adaptability, fast learner. Spanish speaker (native).