Valeria F.A. Pereira
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management, and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service. Healthcare Administrator with proven to deliver an exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Owner of a Cardiometabolic Clinic
Alphacor Cardiometabolic Clinic
02.2004 - Current
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Teaching Assistant of P.P.C.R Course
Harvard Medical School
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Echocardiographer Doctor at the Echo Laboratory
Heart Institute - University Of São Paulo
02.2007 - 04.2015
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Medical Partner of Clinica Araguaia
Clinica Araguaia
03.1996 - 05.2005
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary medical team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Clinical Doctor and Physician Ecocardiographer
University Hospital-University Of São Paulo
03.1996 - 02.2001
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Cardiology and Echocardiography Physician
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Perform cardiac diagnosis and choose treatment for inpatients in Wards or ICU.
Medical Physician and Clinical Researcher
Heart Institute-University Of São Paulo
02.1994 - 02.1996
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with the research department.
- Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.
- Attended and gave seminars under direction of scientific director.
- Supervised data collection by core research staff.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
Education
Master of Science - Health Science And Clinical Reserch
School of Medicine -Duke University
Durhan - North Carolina11.2024
Post-Doctorate - Medicine - Anaesthesiology
School of Medicine of The University of São Paulo
São Paulo - São Paulo. BR10.2018
Specialization Course in Clinical Research - Science in Clinical Research
School of Medicine -Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts12.2010
Ph.D. - Medicine-Emergency Care
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
São Paulo, SP-Brazil10.2007
Master of Science - Medicine - Imaging
School of Medicine -University of São Paulo
São Paulo, SP - Brazil05.2000
Fellowship - Cardiac Imaging - Echocardiography
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
São Paulo, SP, Brazil12.1994
Fellowship - Clinical Cardiology
School of Medicine -University of São Paulo
São Paulo-SP, Brazil12.1991
Medical Residency - Internal Medicine
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
São Paulo, SP-Brazil12.1988
Exchange Program For Foreing Medical School - Medicine Graduation
School of Medicine-University of Miami
Miami, Florida - USA12.1986
M.D. - Medicine
School of Medicine - Federal University of Ceara
Fortaleza-Ceará- Brazil12.1986
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Google Workspace
- Health knowledge
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Teaching Assistant of P.P.C.R Course
Harvard Medical School
02.2011 - 11.2015
Echocardiographer Doctor at the Echo Laboratory
Heart Institute - University Of São Paulo
02.2007 - 04.2015
Cardiology Owner of a Cardiometabolic Clinic
Alphacor Cardiometabolic Clinic
02.2004 - Current
Medical Partner of Clinica Araguaia
Clinica Araguaia
03.1996 - 05.2005
Clinical Doctor and Physician Ecocardiographer
University Hospital-University Of São Paulo
03.1996 - 02.2001
Medical Physician and Clinical Researcher
Heart Institute-University Of São Paulo
02.1994 - 02.1996
Cardiology and Echocardiography Physician
Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
01.1993 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Health Science And Clinical Reserch
School of Medicine -Duke University
Post-Doctorate - Medicine - Anaesthesiology
School of Medicine of The University of São Paulo
Specialization Course in Clinical Research - Science in Clinical Research
School of Medicine -Harvard Medical School
Ph.D. - Medicine-Emergency Care
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
Master of Science - Medicine - Imaging
School of Medicine -University of São Paulo
Fellowship - Cardiac Imaging - Echocardiography
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
Fellowship - Clinical Cardiology
School of Medicine -University of São Paulo
Medical Residency - Internal Medicine
School of Medicine - University of São Paulo
Exchange Program For Foreing Medical School - Medicine Graduation
School of Medicine-University of Miami
M.D. - Medicine
School of Medicine - Federal University of Ceara
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