Irene Thuel
Medico & Cirujano
San Jose,San José
Summary
Business-oriented Medical Director and board-certified, offering 15-year background in healthcare environments. Well-versed in all elements of organizational management, regulatory guidelines and patient care. Focused on developing robust delivery systems producing exceptional results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
Clínica Thuel & La Clínica Del Pelo
01.2008 - Current
- Enhanced operational performance by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Mentored physicians and other medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created effective marketing plans to attract new patients to practice.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
- Monitored industry trends and advances in evidence-based medicine to purchase and utilize innovative equipment while maintaining operating budgets and expenditures.
- Recruited and managed physicians and nurses for busy multi-disciplinary practice.
- Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
- Educated and mentored more than 100 medical students.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff
- Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs
- Established partnerships with external organizations, promoting collaboration on shared health initiatives
- Recruited and managed physicians and nurses for busy multi-disciplinary practice
- Developed criteria for test orders and trained staff regarding data acquisition methods and escalation protocol
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications
- Contributed to growth and success of organization by participating in regional and national conferences, sharing best practices with industry peers
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
- Implemented innovative technologies to streamline workflows and improve overall patient experience
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in medical field
Education
M.D. -
Universidad Hispanoamericana
San José, Costa Rica´Master in Aesthetic Surgery -
Instituto De Estudio Superiores En Medicina
Veracruz, México´Plastic Surgeon -
Universidade Brasil
São Paulo, BrasilSkills
Pharmacy operations management
Patient relationship management
Relationship Building
Profitability Strategies
Attention to Detail
Profit improvements
Multitasking Abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Patient Safety
Business Growth
Professionalism
Decision-Making
Training and mentoring
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Business Development
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Medical Director
Clínica Thuel & La Clínica Del Pelo
01.2008 - Current
M.D. -
Universidad Hispanoamericana
Master in Aesthetic Surgery -
Instituto De Estudio Superiores En Medicina
Plastic Surgeon -
Universidade Brasil
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