Willie Malave Bonilla
Hatillo
Summary
Compassionate Pediatrician eager to apply many years of expertise in child development and wellness to contribute value to new provider team. Empathetic and communicative with drive for fostering continuous wellness. Aiming to bring success to new role by providing exceptional pediatric preventive healthcare and promoting sustainable habits for overall wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatrician
Villa Los Santos Clinic
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
02.2024 - Current
- Performed physical examinations, immunizations and health maintenance care on pediatric patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.
- Provided education to parents regarding nutrition, safety, discipline techniques and preventive health care measures.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as complete blood count, urinalysis, throat cultures and stool samples.
- Evaluated patients with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes or obesity.
- Prescribed medications for acute illnesses such as strep throat or ear infections.
- Reported any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agencies according to state laws.
- Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses including upper respiratory infections, influenza and gastroenteritis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in order to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Reviewed X-rays, CT scans, MRI's and ultrasounds for diagnosis of various conditions affecting children.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate effectiveness of treatments and medications prescribed.
- Instructed parents on proper administration of medications at home including dosage instructions.
- Counseled families on lifestyle modifications for better management of chronic diseases.
- Assessed developmental milestones in infants and young children during well-child visits.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnoses, treatments administered and progress notes.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to advances in pediatric medicine.
- Monitored growth charts in order to identify potential problems early in development.
- Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity.
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses.
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence.
- Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Interpreted test results to determine diagnosis and drive treatment.
- Conducted newborn exams to confirm normality and identify congenital abnormalities.
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Medical Reviewer
First Medical Health Plan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assessed the medical necessity of requested services in accordance with payer policies.
- Reviewed and verified patient insurance coverage to ensure authorization criteria were met.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was submitted for approval processes.
- Provided guidance to providers on policy requirements and utilization management guidelines.
- Developed strategies to reduce denials due to lack of medical necessity or incorrect coding.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Assessed medical information to identify the appropriateness of services rendered and determine if claims were medically necessary.
- Performed retrospective reviews of medical records, insurance policies, and other relevant documentation.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as clinical guidelines, research studies and government regulations.
- Identified potential discrepancies between submitted claims and supporting documentation.
- Participated in educational programs related to current trends in healthcare industry.
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies found during reviews.
- Maintained updated knowledge about changes in healthcare regulations and standards.
- Evaluated appeals requests from providers or patients related to denied services or coverage decisions.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Pediatrician
Hatillo Pediatric Center CSP Dr. Willie Malave
Hatillo, Puerto Rico
02.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.
- Provided education to parents regarding nutrition, safety, discipline techniques and preventive health care measures.
- Prescribed medications for acute illnesses such as strep throat or ear infections.
- Evaluated patients with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes or obesity.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as complete blood count, urinalysis, throat cultures and stool samples.
- Reported any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agencies according to state laws.
- Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses including upper respiratory infections, influenza and gastroenteritis.
- Instructed parents on proper administration of medications at home including dosage instructions.
- Counseled families on lifestyle modifications for better management of chronic diseases.
- Assessed developmental milestones in infants and young children during well-child visits.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnoses, treatments administered and progress notes.
- Monitored growth charts in order to identify potential problems early in development.
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress.
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence.
- Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity.
- Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns and handled premature births with gestation as low as [Number] weeks.
- Considered health history and genetic information to offer pediatric preventive healthcare.
- Educated teenage patients and parents about sexually transmitted diseases and inherent dangers surrounding sexual activity.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Conducted newborn exams to confirm normality and identify congenital abnormalities.
- Interpreted test results to determine diagnosis and drive treatment.
Pediatric Emergency Room
Hospital Manati Medical
Manati , Puerto Rico
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases, new developments, best practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
- Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided to pediatric patients in ER setting.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Instructed families on post-discharge care plans for their child's recovery process.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as complete blood count, urinalysis, throat cultures and stool samples.
- Provided education to parents regarding nutrition, safety, discipline techniques and preventive health care measures.
- Prescribed medications for acute illnesses such as strep throat or ear infections.
- Reviewed X-rays, CT scans, MRI's and ultrasounds for diagnosis of various conditions affecting children.
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Supported the emotional needs of families during critical times when their child was being treated in the PER environment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Pediatrician
Family Health Clinic
Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed physical examinations, immunizations and health maintenance care on pediatric patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.
- Provided education to parents regarding nutrition, safety, discipline techniques and preventive health care measures.
- Ordered laboratory tests such as complete blood count, urinalysis, throat cultures and stool samples.
- Evaluated patients with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes or obesity.
- Prescribed medications for acute illnesses such as strep throat or ear infections.
- Reported any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agencies according to state laws.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in order to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Reviewed X-rays, CT scans, MRI's and ultrasounds for diagnosis of various conditions affecting children.
- Instructed parents on proper administration of medications at home including dosage instructions.
- Assessed developmental milestones in infants and young children during well-child visits.
- Monitored growth charts in order to identify potential problems early in development.
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress.
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses.
- Monitored annual progression of pediatric patients' weight and height to determine proper development, nutrition and physical wellness.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Conducted newborn exams to confirm normality and identify congenital abnormalities.
- Interpreted test results to determine diagnosis and drive treatment.
Pediatrician
Factor Family Polyclinic
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient medical history and test results.
- Provided education to parents regarding nutrition, safety, discipline techniques and preventive health care measures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in order to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated common childhood illnesses including upper respiratory infections, influenza and gastroenteritis.
- Reviewed X-rays, CT scans, MRI's and ultrasounds for diagnosis of various conditions affecting children.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate effectiveness of treatments and medications prescribed.
- Instructed parents on proper administration of medications at home including dosage instructions.
- Assessed developmental milestones in infants and young children during well-child visits.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to advances in pediatric medicine.
- Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Conducted newborn exams to confirm normality and identify congenital abnormalities.
- Interpreted test results to determine diagnosis and drive treatment.
Education
Speciality In Pediatrics - Pediatrics MD
Regional Hospital Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau
Bayamon05-1994
M.D. - Medicine
Central University of The East San Pedro Macoris
Dominican Republic05-1985
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Child Development
- Lab testing
- Vaccine management
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Lab tests
- Vaccination Administration
- Growth tracking
- Childhood development
- Preventive health practices
- Vision and hearing tests
- Medication Administration
- Active Listening
Certification
- License Active Puerto Rico Exp 12/2025.
- DEA Regitration Exp. 1/31/2027
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate for Physician for Puerto Rico Exp. 10/28/2024
Timeline
Pediatrician
Villa Los Santos Clinic
02.2024 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Room
Hospital Manati Medical
06.2020 - 05.2023
Medical Reviewer
First Medical Health Plan
09.2018 - Current
Pediatrician
Family Health Clinic
06.2016 - 12.2018
Pediatrician
Hatillo Pediatric Center CSP Dr. Willie Malave
02.2016 - Current
Pediatrician
Factor Family Polyclinic
07.2014 - 11.2016
Speciality In Pediatrics - Pediatrics MD
Regional Hospital Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau
M.D. - Medicine
Central University of The East San Pedro Macoris
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