Engaging Physician skilled at working with full age range of patients. Detail-oriented in checking patients' symptoms, ordering laboratory tests and developing on-point treatment plans. Continuously studies research to stay current on latest information and therapies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Physician
Salvadorean Institute of Integral Rehabilitation – Locomotor Apparatus Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Physician responsible of the department of spinal cord lesions, demyelinating syndromes and strokes
Provided basic medical care and rehabilitation plan to underserved and uninsured communities from El Salvador
Presented the patients in morning rounds to the Family Medicine, Urology, PM&R and Neurology attendings
Attended monthly general rounds with all the responsible departments (language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, physical therapy, family medicine, urology and neurology) in order to provide an updated plan of rehabilitation for each patient
Medical Intern
San Rafael National Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
The Internship consisted of five medical rotations: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery and Pediatrics
Documented patient care and evaluation of new patients
Communicated and discussed diagnostic impression and plan to the resident and attendings
Presented the new patients in morning and afternoon rounds to the residents and attendings
Documented daily progress notes
Education
M.D -
Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado Escuela de Medicina
09.2018
Pre-medicine -
College of Dupage
06.2009
English as a Second Language -
College of Dupage- ESL
12.2008
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Team work
Communication skills
Empathy and Compassion
Time Management
Health Promotion
Publications
Poster Presentation, Reyes, M & Rivera S, May 2017, Effectiveness of oral sucrose for pain management associated to parenteral immunization in younger infants at primary care level, XX Medical Congress of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Poster Presentation, Guevara, F., Padilla, M., Rivera, S., & Zamora, L., May 2014, Musical therapy as a therapeutic alternative for Burnout syndrome, XVII Medical Congress of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Poster Presentation, Acevedo, J., Nerio, K., & Rivera S., May 2012, Lesptospira interrogans: Exotoxin hemolysin and its effects at the cell host, XV Medical Congress of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Poster Presentation, Acevedo, J., Nerio, K., & Rivera S., Dic 2011, Lesptospira interrogans: Exotoxin hemolysin and its effects at the cell host, Forth Annual Contest of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Poster Presentation, Reyes, M., & Rivera S., May 2011, The mutated inhibition of BRAF gene activated in metastatic melanoma, XIV Medical Congress of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Poster Presentation, Pastore, J., Rivera, S., Rivera, E., Rodriguez, M., & Viaud, I., May 2010, Basic Components for the effective functioning of the human body, XIII Medical Congress of the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado; San Salvador, SLV
Volunteer Experience
05/2023, Present, Wayne State Emergency Medicine Department, Detroit MI, United States, Clinical Research Volunteer, Actively screen patients., Enroll and offer linkage to care to patients., Execute clinical research protocols alongside physicians and research staff.
03/2023, Present, Cass Clinic, Detroit MI, United States. Provide basic medical service to underserved communities from Detroit., Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s medical, physical, and psychological status.
03/2023, Present, St. Frances Cabrini Clinic, Detroit MI, United States. Provide basic medical service to underserved communities from Southwest Detroit and beyond., Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s medical, physical, and psychological status., Assess patient’s vital signs., Refill medications.
02/2019, 09/2019,Community Health- Chicago Clinic, Chicago IL, United States, Spanish Interpreter. Provided medical translation services during consultations at a free community clinic for underserved and uninsured populations.
11/2014, 12/2014, Medical Brigades, San Salvador El Salvador, Volunteer, Provided basic medical service to underserved communities in San Salvador, El Salvador.
10/2012, 10/2016, Helping Hands Medical Missions, San Salvador El Salvador, Volunteer Interpreter and Primary Care Provider, Provided basic medical service to underserved communities from El Salvador.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Primary Care Physician
Salvadorean Institute of Integral Rehabilitation – Locomotor Apparatus Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Medical Intern
San Rafael National Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
M.D -
Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado Escuela de Medicina
Pre-medicine -
College of Dupage
English as a Second Language -
College of Dupage- ESL
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