Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
travel
Timeline
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Clara Krystal Pérez Fermín

Pediatrician
Vancouver,BC
Clara Krystal  Pérez Fermín

Summary

Compassionate Medical Doctor known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and emergency response. Possess strong capabilities in medical research, clinical management, and healthcare technology utilization. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to improve patient care outcomes.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Project Leader of EVAT
05.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of all project documents such as requirements, design specifications, follow up.
  • Developed project plans and managed resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of projects including tracking progress, resolving issues and making adjustments as necessary.

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Pediatric Resident
07.2021 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Performed routine well-child checkups for newborns, infants and childrens up to age 17 years old.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to emergencies situations involving pediatric patients.
  • Conducted comprehensive history taking and physical examination of pediatric patients.
  • Observed hospitalized children closely for changes in condition or response to treatments.
  • Prescribed medications based on appropriate diagnosis and clinical judgment.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds at the hospital with attending physicians, nurses, social workers, and dietitians to discuss patient management strategies.

Ministry of Public Health
Santiago, Dominican Republic

General Physician
10.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Assessed and monitored patient symptoms related to potential COVID-19 infection.
  • Communicated test results to patients as well as referring physicians or other healthcare providers in a timely manner.
  • Performed data entry into electronic medical records systems.
  • Collected swab samples from patients for laboratory analysis of COVID-19 status.

Clínica Unión Medica
Santiago, Dominican Republic

General Physician
03.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted follow-up visits with patients to monitor progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with COVID-19 screening forms and questionnaires.
  • Responded to emergency situations following established protocols.

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Data Manager
09.2016 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Processed incoming patient information into electronic health record system.
  • Provided assistance to other staff members regarding data entry methods or techniques.
  • Compiled statistical reports from collected healthcare data for use by management team.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient-related information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Reviewed physician documentation to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
  • Implemented new systems or technologies related to the efficient processing of medical records.

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Medical Assistant Intern
07.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Assisted physicians with examinations of oncology patients.
  • Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
  • Provided administrative support to the medical staff, such as filing paperwork and greeting visitors.
  • Supported the clinical team in delivering quality patient care through efficient workflow processes.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as bone marrow aspirates and lumbar puncture under direct supervision of a doctor.

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Master from Pediatric
07-2024

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Boston, USA

Principles And Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) Program from Clinical Research
10-2017

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic

M.D. from Medical Doctor
07-2016

Skills

  • Health assessments
  • Preventive Care
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Patient Assessment
  • Physical examination
  • Patient Education
  • Medical Research
  • Patient rounds
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Patient Diagnosis

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

· Agulnik, A., Muniz-Talavera, H., Pham, L. T. D., Chen, Y., Carrillo, A. K., Cárdenas-Aguirre, A., Gonzalez Ruiz, A., Garza, M., Conde Morelos Zaragoza, T. M., Soberanis Vasquez, D. J., Méndez-Aceituno, A., Acuña-Aguirre, C., Alfonso-Carreras, Y., Alvarez Arellano, S. Y., Andrade Sarmiento, L. A., Batista, R., Blasco Arriaga, E. E., Calderon, P., Chavez Rios, M., … Rodriguez-Galindo, C. (2023). Effect of paediatric early warning systems (PEWS) implementation on clinical deterioration event mortality among children with cancer in resource-limited hospitals in Latin America: a prospective, multicentre cohort study. The Lancet Oncology, 24(9), 978–988. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1470-2045(23)00285-1

· Agulnik, A., Gonzalez Ruiz, A., Muniz-Talavera, H., Carrillo, A. K., Cárdenas, A., Puerto-Torres, M. F., Garza, M., Conde, T., Soberanis Vasquez, D. J., Méndez Aceituno, A., Acuña Aguirre, C., Alfonso, Y., Álvarez Arellano, S. Y., Argüello Vargas, D., Batista, R., Blasco Arriaga, E. E., Chávez Rios, M., Cuencio Rodríguez, M. E., Fing Soto, E. A., … the Escala de Valoración de Alerta Temprana (EVAT) Study Group. (2022). Model for regional collaboration: Successful strategy to implement a pediatric early warning system in 36 pediatric oncology centers in Latin America. Cancer, 128(22), 4004–4016. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34427

· Agulnik, A., Cárdenas, A., Carrillo, A. K., Bulsara, P., Garza, M., Alfonso Carreras, Y., Alvarado, M., Calderón, P., Díaz, R., de León, C., del Real, C., Huitz, T., Martínez, A., Miralda, S., Montalvo, E., Negrín, O., Osuna, A., Perez Fermin, C. K., Pineda, E., … EVAT Study Group. (2021). Clinical and organizational risk factors for mortality during deterioration events among pediatric oncology patients in Latin America: A multicenter prospective cohort. Cancer, 127(10), 1668–1678. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.33411

v Lemos Cerqueira T, Fartolino Guerrero A, Pérez Fermin CK, Wang R, Balbino EE, Breeze JL, Gonzalez Mego P, Argentina Silva D, Omer WE, Vandevelde NM. The Use of Aspirin to Reduce the Risk of Thrombotic Events in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2018;7(8):e10516. URL: https://www.researchprotocols.org/2018/8/e10516

DOI: 10.2196/10516 PMID: 30093367 PMCID: 6107730.

· Gutiérrez, L., Rodríguez, Y., Pérez, C., & Martínez, N. (n.d.). Prevalencia del Uso de Sustancias Tóxicas Lícitas en Estudiantes. Edu.Do:8080. Retrieved July 4, 2024, from http://investigare.pucmm.edu.do:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/20.500.12060/1752/AMP_20150501_47-57.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Certification

  • Medical Observership at the Children Hospital Eastern Ontario at Ottawa, Canada 10 october-3 November, 2023.
  • 55th Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology at Ottawa, Canada 11-14 de October, 2023.
  • XLVII Congreso Nacional de Pediatría 20-23 July 2023
  • Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP-Frontline) taught by the General Directorate of Epidemiology in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, march-may 2021.
  • Annual Reunion EVAT led by the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 28-30 April 2021
  • XXIII Virtual Congress Central American Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Association (AHOPCA), 17-20 February 2021.
  • Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition by the Boston University School of Medicine, march-November 2020.
  • Beyond COVID, Update of Clinical Practice Guidelines, Pneumonia, COPD and Severe Asthma taught by Neumonorte. 15 October 2020.
  • Introduction to Pediatric Oncology taught by the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, April 2020.
  • 1st Virtual Conference Clinical Management COVID19 taught by Diario Salud, 5-8 April, 2020.
  • Diploma in Evidence-Based Medical Auditing taught by the Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago, march-august 2020.
  • 1st International Seminar on Pediatric Palliative Care and Pain Management, Hospital Infantil Dr. Robert Reid Cabral, 11 july 2019.
  • Internacional Conference Unión Medica, 29 de june 2019
  • 50th Conference of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology in Kyoto, Japan 16-19 de November, 2018.
  • 5th Conference of Graduates of the Hospital Infantil Regional Universitario Dr. Arturo Grullón 23-25 August, 2018.
  • Training for the management of Escala de Valoracion de Alerta Temprana given by members of St Jude Children Research Hospital: 1st Capacitation 16-17 January 2018, 2nd Capacitation 12-13 of March 2018 in UNOP Hospital in Guatemala.
  • NIH Web-based training course "Protecting Human Research Participants". March 2018.
  • Suture Course at the Hospital Regional Universitario José María Cabral y Báez. 2015
  • International Congress of Scientific Investigation, Library Pedro Mir at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, June 11, 2015.
  • English class at Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA), June to December 2016.

Accomplishments

  • Project Leader of EVAT - Escala de Valoración de Alerta Temprana. Multisite implementation, proyect of the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mayo 2017 at present.

Affiliations

  • Member of the club of blood donors at the PUCMM, 2013-2016.
  • Member of the Voluntariado Jesús con los Niños at the Hospital Infantil Regional Universitario Dr. Arturo Grullón, 2009-2013
  • Volunteer in the Operative ¨Para que RD Pueda Oír¨ (So DR can hear) developed by Audionet-Starky Foundation, at the PUCMM, February 21, 2016.
  • Volunteer in the Medical Operative:” Barnabas Task Medical Mission” february 11, 2016. Cien fuegos, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
  • Volunteer doctor at Campamento Padre Dubert, Bao. Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

References

References available upon request.

travel

I love going outdoors and travel to new countries

Timeline

Pediatric Resident

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
07.2021 - 07.2024

General Physician

Ministry of Public Health
10.2020 - 05.2021

General Physician

Clínica Unión Medica
03.2020 - 01.2021

Project Leader of EVAT

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
05.2017 - Current

Data Manager

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
09.2016 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant Intern

Hospital Regional Infantil Dr. Arturo Grullón
07.2016 - 07.2017

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra

Master from Pediatric

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Principles And Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) Program from Clinical Research

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra

M.D. from Medical Doctor
Clara Krystal Pérez Fermín Pediatrician