Rubén Darío Martínez-Suárez, MD
Bayamon
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with proven expertise in patient diagnosis and endocrinology at Bayamon Medical Center. Strong communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based medicine have consistently enhanced patient care and health outcomes. Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments while focusing on continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Endocrinology Physician Assistant
Bayamon Medical Center/ United Endocrinology Services
Bayamón
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained and recorded patients' medical histories and treatment progress for optimal treatment planning.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Provided medical advice and guidance regarding diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Adhered to hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Provided emergency care when necessary.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
Courtesy Clerk
Supermercado Mr Special
Yauco
10.2015 - 12.2024
- Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
- Maintained a neat and orderly work area at all times.
- Directed customers to product locations throughout store to help find requested items.
- Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
- Oversaw collection shopping carts from parking lot to maintain clean, organized area.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues to promote overall satisfaction and improve service.
Medical Intern
Bayamon Medical Center / Puerto Rico Women and Children's Hospital
Bayamón
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Reviewed patient records to assess quality of care provided by other health professionals.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
Biology Teacher Assistant
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio High School
Guánica
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Assistance in class design and planning, exams, and laboratory activities.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary efforts to optimize project completion times.
- Promoted collaboration among students by assigning group projects or presentations.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring concepts.
- Explained proper lab techniques to students.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons in order to foster deeper understanding of course material.
- Advised students about college admissions processes and career options related to biology.
Musician
Marching Band, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Instruments: Trumpet and Melophone.
- Taught music classes at local schools to introduce children to music.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Performed in front of live audiences on television
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues
- Instructed students on various musical instruments, techniques and theory.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
Student Laboratory Assistant
University or Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Chemistry Department, Protein Structure Laboratory
Mayagüez
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Expression and purification of hemoglobin from Lucina pectinata
- Management of metal affinity chormatography
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volum of work to support daily laboratory needs
- Compiled data from multiple sources for further analysis by faculty members.
- Created detailed reports summarizing experimental results or observations from labs or field trips.
- Supported faculty research projects by collecting data, performing calculations and analyzing results.
- Delivered hands-on presentations and lectures to complement course concepts and explain experiment requirements.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Biology And Industrial Microbiology
University Or Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico06-2015
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Evidence-based medicine
- Patient diagnosing
- Endocrinology experience
- Weight loss counseling
- Ordering tests
- Treatment Planning
- Performing physicals
- Educating patients
- Patient assessments
- Prescription management
- Clinical decision making
- Care planning
- Fast learner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Honesty and reliability
- Teamwork
- Strong communication skills
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- History Documentaries and Humanities Studies
- Gastronomy
- Travel and tourism
- Music
- Natural science
Voluteering
- Sharing is Caring Activity, American Medical Student Association (AMSA), UNIBE Chapter, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, September 2019 - December 2019
- Volunteer Translator for Pediatric Orthopedics, Shriners Hospitals for Children, VA Caribbean Healthcare, San Juan, PR (October 2018 - November 2018)
- Volunteer Visit to Hogar Ama a Prójimo, EMIG UNIBE, Gifts and Food Delivery, Bayona, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - December 2017
- Volunteer Music Teacher Assistant, Summer Camps of Agripina Seda Middle School Marching Band, Guánica, PR (June 2014 - June 2015)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Endocrinology Physician Assistant
Bayamon Medical Center/ United Endocrinology Services
08.2023 - Current
Medical Intern
Bayamon Medical Center / Puerto Rico Women and Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
Courtesy Clerk
Supermercado Mr Special
10.2015 - 12.2024
Biology Teacher Assistant
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio High School
06.2015 - 07.2015
Student Laboratory Assistant
University or Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Chemistry Department, Protein Structure Laboratory
08.2014 - 05.2015
Musician
Marching Band, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
08.2010 - 06.2015
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE
Bachelor of Science - Double Major: Biology And Industrial Microbiology
University Or Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
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