Monica Upegui
Medical Doctor
Guayaquil
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in primary care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and chronic disease management. Recognized for empathetic patient care and effective communication. I believe in the mind-body approach and in treating the patient as a whole, seeking the root causes of their ailments to offer personalized and humanized solutions. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in medical care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Primary Care Physician
Ministerio De Salud Publica Del Ecuador
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of primary care services within the practice setting.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive emergencies while maintaining high-quality standards of routine patient care.
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, applying evidence-based medical practices to optimize results.
- Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.
- Conducted physical exams, interpreted lab results, and ordered diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' health needs.
- Delivered prenatal counseling and supervision to support expectant mothers' health.
- Developed occupational health safety plan, achieving zonal approval for implementation.
- Managed well-child controls, promoting proper growth and development for children.
- Performed home visits for patients to monitor ongoing health status.
- Assisted in childbirth and neonatal reception, contributing to maternal health outcomes.
- Executed minor surgery procedures.
Intern
Hospital General Guasmo Sur
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Medical assistance in gynecology-obstetrics, pediatrics, internal medicine,
and surgery. - Performing procedures such as wound care and
sample collection. - Provided medical care in the areas of pediatrics and minor surgery/
emergencies. - Assistance in the areas of shock, critical care, and
observation/emergencies.
Education
Diploma - Frequency Medicine
05.2001 -
Dipoloma - Update in Clinical And Surgical Areas
05.2001 -
M.D. -
05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic leadership
Acute care management
Clinical diagnosis and examination
Telemedicine consultations
Minor surgical procedures
Effective communication and empathy
Certification
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Timeline
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
10-2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
10-2025
Primary Care Physician - Ministerio De Salud Publica Del Ecuador
09.2024 - 08.2025
Intern - Hospital General Guasmo Sur
05.2023 - 04.2024
Florida Global University - Diploma, Frequency Medicine
05.2001 -
Universidad De Antioquia - Dipoloma, Update in Clinical And Surgical Areas
05.2001 -
Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil - M.D.,
05.2001 -