Trinity Vera
Cary
Summary
Seasoned hospitalist with experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in high-volume hospitals. Demonstrated strengths include diagnosing complex medical conditions, evidence-based treatment planning and fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Committed to improving hospital efficiency and patient satisfaction through diligent bedside manner and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Experience with intubation, ventilator management, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, placement of central and arterial lines. Experience with multiple EHR software including Epic, MEDITECH, Allscripts and VistA.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum Nocturnist/Hospitalist/Teaching Physician
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
Dunn
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated new admissions to determine their clinical status and need for further testing or procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to reduce patient's length of stay and prevent complications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and tests such as x-rays, ultrasounds and stress tests to manage patient care.
- Prescribed medications according to accepted standards of care and hospital protocols.
Locum Nocturnist
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated new admissions to determine their clinical status and need for further testing or procedures.
- Prescribed medications according to accepted standards of care and hospital protocols.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments, and injuries.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and current condition.
Research Fellow
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared new research proposals and applied for grants.
- Developed innovative research tools and methodologies to advance project objectives.
- Managed confidential information to protect participants' personal data.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify gaps in current knowledge.
- Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
Internal Medicine Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Participated in clinical research projects related to Internal Medicine topics.
Internship
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Ordered laboratory tests and analyzed results to make accurate decisions about planned treatments.
- Responded promptly to page calls from nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Assisted in performing physical examinations on patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Instructor in Physiology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication in scientific journals.
- Prepared grant proposals seeking external funding sources for research initiatives.
- Advised students on thesis projects related to physiology.
- Provided mentorship to students interested in pursuing careers in physiology.
- Performed data analysis using statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS.
- Conducted research in the field of cardiovascular physiology and published findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Engaged with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and peer reviews.
- Designed and implemented complex research studies to explore specific hypotheses.
- Presented research at national conferences and seminars.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming postdoctoral studies and submitted them to funding agencies.
- Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals.
Education
Master of Science - Research Fellow
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC07-2015
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS06-2013
Instructor in Physiology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS06-2010
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS01.2005
MBChB - M.D. equivalent
University of Zimbabwe School of Medicine
Harare, Zimbabwe09-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication prescription
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Healthcare collaboration
- Clinical research
- Teaching and mentoring
- EMR software
- Intensive care experience
Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
Certification
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- North Carolina Medical License
- DEA Practitioner Certificate
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Accomplishments
- 19 Original Peer Reviewed Published Articles
- 14 Abstracts
- 2 Invited Review Articles
- 3 Grants
- 3 National Research Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Locum Nocturnist/Hospitalist/Teaching Physician
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
08.2013 - Current
Locum Nocturnist
Forsyth Medical Center
08.2013 - Current
Research Fellow
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
07.2013 - 06.2015
Internal Medicine Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2011 - 06.2013
Internship
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2010 - 06.2011
Instructor in Physiology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2010
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Mississippi Medical Center
09.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Research Fellow
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Instructor in Physiology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Mississippi Medical Center
MBChB - M.D. equivalent
University of Zimbabwe School of Medicine
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