United States Medical Assistant
Resume:
RAPHAEL DIAZ-MALPICA
El Paso, TX ***** 915-***-**** ad8eu6@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-diaz-malpica-75589b216/
Professional Summary
As a youth care worker with two (4) years of experience I am seeking an opportunity that will allow me again to utilize my experience, knowledge and skill as an asset but also to continue to grow as a professional and an individual.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Bilingual (Fluent) in both English and Spanish, Case management (Psychiatric Specialist), Crisis management/intervention, proficient in Microsoft word, excel, power point,
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant Program
Academy of Surgical Assistants, Harshaw, WI
Physician Assistant
Health Department Government of Puerto Rico
Doctor of Medicine
Central America Health Science University School of Medicine, Belize City, Belize
United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Pending
Bachelor of Science in Biology (minor in Microbiology)
The InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon, PR
Combat Medic/Psychiatric Specialist Training
United States Army Medical Academy Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Board Certified Surgical First Assistant, The American Board of Surgical Assistants valid through Apr 2024
Registered Medical Assistant, Texas Registry of Medical Assistants does not expire
Registered Electrocardiography Technician, Healthcare Professional Registry of the United States does not expire
Registered Phlebotomy Technician, Healthcare Professional Registry of the United States does not expire
Registered Patient Care Technician, Healthcare Professional Registry of the United States does not expire
CPR Instructor, American Heart Association expired 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
YOUTH CARE WORKER
Endeavors, El Paso and Pecos, TX Feb 2021 – Apr 2021 and Jul 2022 – Mar 2024
Provided medical care and general oversight to unaccompanied minors housed at various shelters as assigned (Pecos Children’s Center in Pecos and Casa Estrella and Casa Consuelo in El Paso). TIER 2 APPROVED AS OF MARCH 2023.
Followed and enforced shelter guidelines SOP. Ensured living areas were clean, organized and safe.
Supervised recreational activities, encourage participation and help develop positive social interactions, as well as being a positive role model.
Participated and assisted in their educational development during classes.
Crisis management as per Shelter SOP.
Intake services with new arrivals.
Interpreted between Spanish, English.
Cared for COVID-positive families in the COVID-19 unit at Casa Consuelo; ensured ill individuals received proper medical care and that all families had food, water, and a clean, sanitized room.
Served as the unit lead for the 2nd shift at Casa Estrella; supervised 9 staff, delegated responsibilities, and ensured that every family received food, a clean room, and activities for them and their children.
YOUTH CARE WORKER
Favorite Medical Staffing, South West Key Brownsville, TX and Phoenix, AZ Jul 2021 – Mar 2022
Oversaw unaccompanied immigrant minors living in shelters under the rules and guidelines of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
Followed and enforced shelter guidelines SOP.
Supervised recreational activities, encourage participation and help develop positive social interactions, as well as being a positive role model.
Participated and assisted in their educational development during classes.
Crisis management as per SOP.
Intake services with new arrivals.
Interpreted between English and Spanish for immigrant youth for language barriers and sourced interpreters to assist individuals who spoke a language other than Spanish.
Ensured that living areas were clean, organized and safe.
DOCTOR OF GENERAL MEDICINE
Hospital de la Familia, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico Jan 2002 – May 2020
Cared for patients as a family practice physician and as an assistant surgeon. Provided wellness/preventative care, maintenance care for chronic illnesses, and acute care. Diagnosed and treated colds, gastritis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, lipomas, and many other issues. Supervised 7 nurses (3 surgical nurses and 4 floor nurses).
Served as assistant surgeon for various surgeries, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, lipoma removal, and herniorrhaphy; assisted with trauma procedures on patients who had sustained gunshot or stab wounds.
Retracted tissues and organs during surgical procedures to provide the primary surgeon with optimal visualization.
Maintained the integrity of the sterile field.
Managed hemostasis and closed surgical incisions.
Led by example, demonstrating excellent patient education skills and modeling appropriate empathy for staff members; improved staff morale and overall patient satisfaction.
Paired bilingual and non-bilingual staff to help increase the staff’s comfort level with interacting with English-speaking patients.
SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Sanatorio Español, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico Jan 2007 – Feb 2020
Assisted various surgeons with procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, lipoma removal, and herniorrhaphy.
Positioned patients and prepared the skin before procedures.
Maintained the surgical field; identified any potential causes of site infections and took precautions to avoid infection.
Closed incisions with sutures or staples.
Participated in patient rounds to change dressings.
SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Hospital Angeles, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico May 2017 – Feb 2020
Participated in numerous surgeries; handled intraoperative patient positioning and skin preparation, maintained a sterile field, closed incisions, and changed bandages post-procedure.
Addressed expectations and responsibilities with specific nurses and surgical technicians, driving improvements in both performance and morale.
SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Hospital of Providence East, under Dr. Mary Jo Wright El Paso, TX May 2016 – May 2018
Assisted with reconstructive breast surgeries for cancer patients.
Positioned patients and prepared the skin before procedures.
Maintained hemostasis, positioning the surgical sight so that the surgeon had optimum view.
Performed duties as a scrub tech when required.
MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR
Vantage College, El Paso, TX Jan 2014 – Dec 2016
Taught classes in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Transcription, Billing And Coding, Clinical and Laboratory Skills, Pharmacology, Medical Law and Ethics, and Psychology. Instructed students studying to become medical assistants, medical office assistants, and medical records professionals.
Provided small-group tutoring to help struggling students understand the subject matter, which improved their grades.
MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR
Vista College, El Paso, TX Aug 2013 – Oct 2013
Taught Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology courses to students aspiring to become medical assistants and medical laboratory assistants.
Additional experience:
Medical Advisor, Fred Loya Insurance
Surgical First Assistant, Clinica Rios
Medical Instructor: Anamarc College, Southwest University (also Medical Director), International Business College
Combat Medic, United States Army 201st Army Field Hospital Southern Command
Emergency Room Technician, Loudoun County Hospital
Combat Medic/Psychiatric Specialist, MEDRETE (Humanitarian Missions), 187th and 232nd Medical Battalions, Fort Sam Houston
Provided limited emergency medical and primary care, vital signs, intravenous lines and administration of medications. Protection and evacuation in a variety of operational settings, stabilization of patients on helicopter airlift or ground route.
1997 to 1999
MEDRETE
In countries of Central and South America as a member of the humanitarian
forces medical element from the United States Army with the 201st
Evacuation Hospital. Performed duties as a medical specialist.
187th Medical Battalion Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. 1996
232nd Medical Battalion Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. 1996
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