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Igor Leyton

Igor Leyton

Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Consultant
Santiago

Summary

I’m an Emergency Medicine Specialist with 8 years of experience in EM and Critical Care, and 17 years of medical background. I’m looking for new experiences and challenges in a completely different culture than mine, with the strong conviction of being a contribution to the health system.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Critical Care Consulting /Physician

Hospital Metropolitano
Santiago
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
  • Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
  • Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
  • Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
  • Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
  • Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
  • Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
  • Visited infirmary daily when on-site and recorded encounters in patient's progress notes.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
  • Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

As one of 4 team leaders of the unit, i report directly to the Critical Care Unit Director. In less than a year, as a team we've achieved to articulate government foundings to expand the original 12 ICU / 24 Stepdown Beds of the unit to a 24 ICU / 56 Stepdown Beds unit, and optimized medical/nursing care which lowered nearly 20% of hospital stay in our unit.

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Physician

Clínica Bicentenario RedSalud Santiago
Santiago
12.2021 - Current
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Consultant

Hospital Dr. Carlos Cisternas
Calama
11.2020 - 12.2021

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Consultant at the Emergency Medicine Unit, reporting directly to the Hospital's Director.

Trough the beginning of the past pandemic, as technical referent, i teamed with directive staff of the center to manage government funds to expand the original 12 beds ICU to a 30 beds unit, and added 6 extra intensive care capable beds inside the Emergency Medicine Unit, which significantly improved healthcare in the region.

Critical Care Physician

Clínica Indisa
Santiago
01.2016 - 10.2020

Critical Care Physician at Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Critical Care Physician

Clínica Las Lilas
Santiago
01.2012 - 01.2016

Critical Care Physician at the Adult Intensive Care Unit

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Physician

Hospital de Urgencias Asistencia Pública
Santiago
01.2010 - 01.2016

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Physiciann at the Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Units

General Medical Practitioner

CESFAM / SAR Carol Urzúa - CORMUP
Santiago
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
  • Identified lifestyle, physical and nutritional problems to refer patients to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to evaluate treatment efficacy.
  • Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad De Chile
Santiago, Chile
01.2000 - 01.2007

Master of Medical Science - Emergency Medicine

Universidad Del Desarrollo
Santiago, Chile
06.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

Emergency medical care

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Software

Ms Office / Office 365

Windows 11

Timeline

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Physician

Clínica Bicentenario RedSalud Santiago
12.2021 - Current

Critical Care Consulting /Physician

Hospital Metropolitano
09.2021 - Current

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Consultant

Hospital Dr. Carlos Cisternas
11.2020 - 12.2021

Critical Care Physician

Clínica Indisa
01.2016 - 10.2020

Critical Care Physician

Clínica Las Lilas
01.2012 - 01.2016

Master of Medical Science - Emergency Medicine

Universidad Del Desarrollo
06.2011 - 06.2015

Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care Physician

Hospital de Urgencias Asistencia Pública
01.2010 - 01.2016

General Medical Practitioner

CESFAM / SAR Carol Urzúa - CORMUP
01.2007 - 01.2010

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad De Chile
01.2000 - 01.2007
Igor LeytonEmergency Medicine / Critical Care Consultant