Internist Sample Resume

David Orwell
1234 Post Oak Drive
Phoenix, Arizona64000
Home: 404-555-5555
Cell: 404-555-5556
Email: David Orwell@frontfocus.com
  Objective: Seeking to secure a professional Internist position in a reputable clinic/hospital where I can continue to develop and enhance my hands-on skills and knowledge in the medical field and to use my internist training to help others.   Qualification Summary: Experienced Internist with certified ability to perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy, understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients and maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons. Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Excellent skills in performing a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and medical equipment and directing the work of and teach other personnel. Capable of understanding and following oral and written instructions and orders and maintaining a professional attitude. Skilled at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, hospital personnel and the general public.   Education: Institute College of Advanced Technology, Phoenix, Arizona
Associate Degree - Internists,
2000   Work Experience: Internist,
Phoenix Family Health Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
June 2004? present

Responsibilities included: diagnosing and providing non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Providing care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs. Advising patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Analyzing records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. Collecting, recording, and maintaining patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Making diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure. Explaining procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Immunizing patients to protect them from preventable diseases. Managing and treating common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Monitoring patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluating treatments as necessary.   Internist,
Grady Memorial Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
May 2000? May 2004

Responsibilities included: prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Providing and managing long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital. Referring patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Treating internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract. Advising surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk. Conducting research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury. Directing and coordinating activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. Operating on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. Providing consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems. Planning, implementing, or administering health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.   References: Available upon request