Edgar Majano
International Medical Graduated, Respite Worker, Caregiver.
Windsor,ON
Summary
Program Support Assistant assisting supervisory teams, including clerical requests, data analysis and report production. Enjoyed creating clear communications for staff members and program participants. Compassionate respite worker possessing in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and medical administration. Administers medication, prepares and feeds meals and supervises resident behaviors. Friendly professional with great sense of humor and warm demeanor. Certified in CPR and AED.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Support Worker
Harmony In Action
Windsor, ON
11.2016 - Current
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Used stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
General Medicine Doctor
self employed
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.2008 - 11.2015
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including but not only Diabetes and Hypertension.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
- Dedicated 16 hours per week as on-call physician at local hospital to supplement staff.
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Volunteered 20 hours per month at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Human Resources Manager and General Administrator
St. Nicholas Project Development Company
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Led and provided direction for human resources team of 10.
- Achieved favorable company outcomes with labor union negotiations by using successful collective bargaining strategies.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Medical Resident - Medical Team Chief
"Luis Edmundo Vasquez" National Hospital
Chalatenango, El Salvador
02.2005 - 06.2007
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Consulted with surgeons to discuss patient needs, risks and protective strategies to prevent degeneration of conditions.
- Worked closely with nurses to check on patient statuses and needs.
- Managed +300 births per year, including vaginal, planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Consulted with patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic concerns.
- Explained test results to patients to help each make decisions about lifestyle choices, future healthcare and treatments for gynecologic or obstetric issues.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and tonsillectomies to restore health in patients.
- Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Performed surgery on average of 5 patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
- Administered pain relief medication.
- Designed treatment plans for patients.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention as needed to promote health and growth.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Health Sciences
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON 01.2021 - Current
No Degree - English As A Second Language
Mason Education Centre
Windsor, ON 01.2016 - 05.2016
M.D. - General Practitioner
"Alberto Masferrer" Salvadoran University.
San Salvador, El Salvador 01.1997 - 04.2005
Skills
Accounting familiarity
Computer skills
Basic math
Project Management
Personnel recruitment
Payroll coordination
Workforce improvements
Labor negotiations
Labor relations
Recruitment
Training and mentoring
Contract Negotiation
Team Building
Leadership
Detail-oriented
Timeline
No Degree - Pre-Health Sciences
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
01.2021 - Current
Program Support Worker
Harmony In Action
11.2016 - Current
No Degree - English As A Second Language
Mason Education Centre
01.2016 - 05.2016
General Medicine Doctor
self employed
01.2008 - 11.2015
Human Resources Manager and General Administrator
St. Nicholas Project Development Company
06.2007 - 12.2010
Medical Resident - Medical Team Chief
"Luis Edmundo Vasquez" National Hospital
02.2005 - 06.2007
M.D. - General Practitioner
"Alberto Masferrer" Salvadoran University.
01.1997 - 04.2005