Francisco Brizuela
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Clínica Medica Universal
09.2020 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Finlay Medical Training Institute
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Improved student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning techniques in the curriculum for Medical Assisting concepts.
- Enhanced students'' clinical skills through carefully designed practical sessions and lab exercises.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with industry trends, continuously refining teaching methods for the benefit of future students.
- Instructing students in EKG, phlebotomy, and basic patient care techniques.
- Pharmacy Tech Basics: Teaching medication administration, dosage calculations, and pharmacy operations.
- Developing curriculum, grading, and providing hands-on training in simulated healthcare environments.
- Preparing students for certifications and ensuring they meet industry standards for healthcare roles.
- Increased student engagement during class time by employing various teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professional behavior both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Family Medicine Physician
Hospital De Seguro Social
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Home Health: Conduct routine and follow-up visits to assess and monitor patient health conditions.
- Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and provide guidance on proper medication use.
- Ulcer and Wound Care: Perform wound care, including dressing changes and management of pressure ulcers to promote healing.
- Minor Procedures: Conduct in-home procedures such as suturing, urinary catheter changes, and other necessary interventions.
- Laboratory Sample Collection: Collect samples for laboratory analysis, facilitating convenient and accessible diagnostic testing.
- Procedure Coordination: Evaluate patients for advanced procedures, making appropriate referrals and coordinating care.
Epidemiologist MD
Hospital Provincial De Bayamo Granma
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Monitor, investigate, and report hospital-acquired infections to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee the appropriate use of antibiotics to prevent resistance, ensuring adherence to best practices in antimicrobial therapy.
- Regularly update protocols for the management and use of disinfectants, ensuring all cleaning and sterilization procedures meet current infection control standards.
- Develop and implement protocols for handling infectious patients, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Track and analyze hospital morbidity and mortality rates related to infections, taking steps to mitigate risk factors and improve patient safety outcomes.
- Worked closely with government agencies to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
- Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
- Mentored junior epidemiologists through hands-on training exercises, enhancing their understanding of epidemiological principles and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
Epidemiologist MD
Departamento De Salud
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Infectious Disease Control: Oversee the prevention, monitoring, and reporting of infectious diseases within the facility, ensuring quick and effective response to outbreaks.
- Morbidity, Birth, and Mortality Analysis: Track and analyze morbidity, natality, and mortality rates, identifying trends and areas for intervention.
- Hospital Epidemiology Control: Implement hospital epidemiology protocols to minimize infection transmission, ensuring compliance with public health standards.
- Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Management: Develop and manage programs to monitor and control non-communicable chronic diseases, improving long-term patient care and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
- Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
Manati, Puerto Rico12-2024
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Finlay Medical Training Institute
West New York, NJ03-2018
M.D. - Epidemiology
Universidad Medica
Holguin, Cuba12-2003
M.D. - Family Medicine
Universidad Medica De Bayamo
Bayamo, Granma07-1996
Skills
- Acute illness treatment
- Minor surgical procedures
- Occupational health
- Medical Diagnosis
- Comprehensive diagnosis
- Mental health
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Preventive medicine
- Patient-centered care
- Physical examination
- Medication prescription
- Infection Control
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Clínica Medica Universal
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant Instructor
Finlay Medical Training Institute
04.2018 - 08.2020
Family Medicine Physician
Hospital De Seguro Social
10.2014 - 09.2016
Epidemiologist MD
Hospital Provincial De Bayamo Granma
08.2012 - 08.2014
Epidemiologist MD
Departamento De Salud
05.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Finlay Medical Training Institute
M.D. - Epidemiology
Universidad Medica
M.D. - Family Medicine
Universidad Medica De Bayamo
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