Patricia Vasquez,

My daily activities included:

• Consulted patients and performed physical examinations on patients from 6 months of age, adolescents, pregnancy, adults, and older adults with various pathologies.
• Diagnosed and treat diseases based on clinical and laboratory evaluations.
• Performed screenings, take vital signs, pap smear and deliver sample to pathologist.
• Attended to minor emergencies, and provide monthly treatments to patients with chronic pathologies such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, offering support, and sharing knowledge to improve patient care delivery.
• Discussed possible side effects of medications and immunizations with patients and patients' families.
• Conducted talks to educate assigned population on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea), infectious tropical diseases (dengue, malaria, leptospirosis), viral respiratory diseases (Influenza, Coronavirus), infectious respiratory diseases (Tuberculosis, pneumonia).
• Delivered monthly reports on Syndromes, Diseases and Reportable Events.
• Referred patients to second or third level of medical care when necessary.

Rotations through various areas of medicine: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and obstetrics, Pediatrics and neonatology, emergencies and family medicine.

• Learned about adult health care, tackling wide array of medical conditions with diligence and empathy. From managing chronic diseases to diagnosing acute illnesses.
• Prepared detailed presentations about most common diseases that affect adult's and child's health in our country.
• Improved patient care by meticulously documenting medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans.
• Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
• Monitored patient vitals.
• Participated in many gynecological procedures under mentorship experienced professionals. I've been involved in childbirth cesareans, hysterectomy, and PAP smears. Learned about women interventions with various gynecological conditions and providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.
• Assisted during surgical rotation in diverse surgical emergency procedures such as liver resection, appendectomy, gallbladder removal, and how to identify surgical acute abdomen and provide rapidly diligence to help patients.

• Gained practical experience in gynecological care, including prenatal care, obstetrics, and gynecological surgeries, under supervision of experienced gynecologists.

• Acquired hands-on experience in pediatric medicine, focusing on neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, and developmental assessments, under guidance of pediatricians and specialized pediatric teams.
• Developed clinical skills specific to pediatric medicine, including patient interaction, developmental assessment, and family-centered care.