Andrea Pinzon
Crows Nest,NSW
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate doctor from Colombia with 5 years of diverse medical experience, including emergency care, hospital wards, rural medicine, and outpatient services. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while providing excellent patient care and collaborating effectively with medical teams. Recently completed Certificate IV in Mental Health to enhance skills in this area. Currently eligible for limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia and seeking opportunities to contribute medical expertise to the Australian healthcare system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant, Workers Doctors Parramatta, NSW
Workers Doctors
Parramatta , 2150
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations, and supervised observational training.
- Conduct initial patient assessments under the guidance of registered nurses and senior medical officers.
- Collect information from patients with diverse backgrounds who have suffered work-related injuries or motor vehicle accidents.
- Process data for patients with temporary or permanent disabilities resulting from workplace injuries or motor vehicle accidents.
Senior Resident Medical Officer
Clinic Central del Quindío
Armenia, Quindio, Colombia
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided treatment to adult patients in the emergency department of a private tertiary hospital.
- Delivered care to hospitalized patients in various departments, including internal medicine, plastic surgery, ENT, urology, surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and pediatrics.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
Hospital Medical Officer
Hospital San Juan de Dios
Armenia , Quindio
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Worked in a public tertiary hospital, enhancing skills in emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, and various specialties.
- Provided care to hospitalized patients across departments such as internal medicine, plastic surgery, ENT, urology, surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and pediatrics.
- Conducted triage, initial patient assessments, history taking, physical examinations, laboratory ordering, and arranged hospitalizations or specialist referrals in the emergency department.
- Treated adult patients in the emergency department.
- Offered outpatient general practice consultations.
Rural Doctor
Perpetuo Socorro Hospital
Villa Vieja, Huila, Colombia
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked in a remote town, treating patients in a mixed emergency room (adults, pediatrics, and pregnant women).
- Performed triage, initial assessments, history taking, physical examinations, laboratory ordering, and arranged hospitalizations or specialist referrals.
- Managed life-threatening conditions and performed emergency procedures with limited medical resources.
- Provided clinical care, discharged hospitalized patients after treatment completion, and identified tropical diseases.
- Conducted medical legal assessments and reports for cases of domestic violence and abuse.
- Delivered talks on preventive strategies and public health topics within the community.
General Practice Internship
University Hospital San Ignacio
Bogota, Colombia
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Completed rotations under supervision in surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, emergency room, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neonatology, psychiatry, and ENT.
- Performed clinical histories on admission, discussed diagnoses and management with specialists and senior doctors during ward rounds, wrote patient notes and discharge letters, and ordered laboratories and imaging.
- Participated in weekly clinical case presentations and theme reviews at the hospital.
Education
Ocupational English Test - Passed
OET
Sydney, NSW11-2023
AMC MCQ Exam - Passed
AMC MCQ
Sydney, NSW11-2022
Certificate IV in Mental Health
SGSCC
Sydney, NSW11-2021
Bachelor of Medicine
Pontificia Javeriana University
Bogota, Colombia06-2014
Skills
- Skin suturing, venipuncture, IM injections, ingrown toenail removal
- Foley catheter insertion and removal, ECG performance and interpretation
- Interpretation of spirometry, X-rays, blood, and urine tests
- Cervical screening tests, vaginal deliveries, corneal foreign body removal
- Abscess incision and drainage, basic and advanced life support, CPR
- Limb splinting, tracheal intubation, subdermic implant removal, thoracostomy
- Blood transfusion, lumbar puncture, plaster cast application, ascitic fluid drainage
- Central venous catheter placement, arterial blood gas sampling
Certification
- First Aid, Basic Life Support, and CPR, CBD College, Sydney, 2020
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, Vital Care Simulation Centre, Colombia, 2018
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, FUCS San Jose Hospital, Colombia, 2016
- Regional Symposium of Cardiology, Eje Cafetero, Colombia, 2016
- XVIII ACMI Symposium, Update in Internal Medicine, Colombia, 2017
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Workers Doctors Parramatta, NSW
Workers Doctors
09.2020 - Current
Senior Resident Medical Officer
Clinic Central del Quindío
11.2018 - 06.2019
Hospital Medical Officer
Hospital San Juan de Dios
05.2016 - 11.2018
Rural Doctor
Perpetuo Socorro Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
General Practice Internship
University Hospital San Ignacio
06.2013 - 06.2014
Ocupational English Test - Passed
OET
AMC MCQ Exam - Passed
AMC MCQ
Certificate IV in Mental Health
SGSCC
Bachelor of Medicine
Pontificia Javeriana University
- First Aid, Basic Life Support, and CPR, CBD College, Sydney, 2020
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, Vital Care Simulation Centre, Colombia, 2018
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, FUCS San Jose Hospital, Colombia, 2016
- Regional Symposium of Cardiology, Eje Cafetero, Colombia, 2016
- XVIII ACMI Symposium, Update in Internal Medicine, Colombia, 2017
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