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Domenico de Cosmo

Domenico de Cosmo

Maerne

Summary

Results-focused Medical Director specializing in Hyperbaric medicine. Successful in building robust administrative and healthcare delivery systems and driving clinical quality improvement.

Attainment of Certificate in Diving Medicine - Level 1- Medical Examiner of Divers (July 2023, The European College of Baromedicine)

Attainment of Certificate in Diving Medicine - Level 2D - Diving Medicine Physician and Certificate in Hyperbaric Medicine - Level 2H- Hyperbaric Medicine Physician ( November 2023, The European College of Baromedicine)

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Anesthesiologist

Military Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Anesthetized or sedated patients, monitored vital signs and equipment and provided post-anesthesia care instructions on Surgical Operative Unit

Anesthesiologist Assistant

ULSS No. 3
08.1992 - 12.1996


  • Delivered exemplary assistance with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and determining abnormalities.
  • Anesthetized or sedated patients, monitored vital signs and equipment and provided post-anesthesia care instructions.


Anesthesiologist

ULSS N 12
12.1996 - 10.2021


  • Anesthetized or sedated patients, monitored vital signs and equipment and provided post-anesthesia care instructions.
  • Calculated proper medication dosage based on patient physiology.
  • Interviewed patients before, during and after procedures to maintain current knowledge of relevant conditions.
  • Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care.
  • Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior staff and nurse anesthetists.
  • Administered pain relief medication.
  • Performed localized blocks for many procedures.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • From 2012 to 2015 Chief of the Department of Echocardiography in Emergency and Intensive Care
  • From 2017 to 2021 Chief of the Department of Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care

General Medical Practitioner

Sanitary District
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to evaluate treatment efficacy.
  • Delivered prenatal care to pregnant women and provided postnatal care to infants and mothers.
  • Maintained patient information, medical histories, reports and examination results.
  • Ordered x-rays, ultrasounds and laboratory tests.

Hyperbaric Medical Practitioner

O.T.I. Services
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.

Medical Director of Hyperbaric Center

O.T.I. Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
  • Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice.
  • Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
  • Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.
  • Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs.
  • Conducted care strategy evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
  • Educated and mentored more than 2 medical students.
  • Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
  • Developed criteria for test orders and trained staff regarding data acquisition methods and escalation protocol.
  • Drove significant improvement in achievement of goals related to health, safety and employee relations.
  • Focused on preventive care and proactive identification in care management of high-risk patients to lower costs.
  • Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
  • 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.
  • Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
  • Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
  • Reviewed material used by medical team as part of Medical Review Board standards.
  • Created effective marketing plans to attract new patients to practice.
  • Worked with research and pharmaceutical organizations to conduct clinical trials.
  • Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

Education

Master - Hyperbaric And Underwater Medicine

University of Padova
Padova, Italy
11.2023

Master - Quality And Clinical Risk

University of Verona
Verona, Italy
05.2019

Certification of Competence - Transesophageal Echocardiography

EACTA
Milan
06.2006

Certification of Competence - Transthoracic Echocardiography

Italian Society of Echocardiography
Milan, Italy
06.2005

M.D. - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

University
Padova, Italy
01.1994

M.D. - Doctor's License

University
Padova
11.1990

M.D. - Medicine And Surgery

University
Padova, Italy
07.1989

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Case Management
  • Staff Development
  • Clinical Education
  • Patient Relations
  • Quality Improvement
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Quality Improvement

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/03/62

Publications

Does pregabalin improve the analgesia in cardiac surgery: A preliminary study, Domenico de Cosmo, Antonio Bossi, Daniele Penzo, Andrea Vardanega, Massimo Tedesco, Roberto De Stefani, EACTA, 05/27/2008 Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve: a case report and brief review of literature, D.Penzo/De Cosmo D., Bossi A., EJA, 06/15/2006 Pharmacokinetic-based total intravenous anaesthesia using remifentanil and propofol for surgical myocardial revascularization, Guarracino F/D.Penzo, D.De Cosmo, A.Vardanega, R.De Stefani, European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 06/05/2003 Influence of Transesophageal Echocardiography on intraoperative decision making for Toronto Stentless Prosthetic Valve Implantation, Guarracino F/Zussa C, Polesel E, Rigo F, Penzo D, De Cosmo D, The Journal of Heart Valve Disease, 06/05/2001 Automated protamine dose assay in heparin reversal management after cardiopulmonary bypass, Guarracino F/De Cosmo, D. Penzo, Tedesco M, Bossi A, Zussa C, Polesel E, De Stefani R, Minerva Anestesiologica, 04/05/2001 Rimodellamento ventricolare sinistro dopo sostituzione valvolare aortica con bioprotesi stentless Toronto-SPV, Zussa C/Rigo F, Polesel E, Guarracino F, Penzo D, De Cosmo D, Tedesco M, Bossi A, Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri, 05/20/2000 Cervical epidural ropivacaine for carotid surgery in patients with coronary artery disease: evaluation of cardiac sympathetic blockade, Guarracino F/, European J Anaesth, 04/01/2000 Peridurale cervicale e cardiopatia ischemica: valutazione del blocco simpatico cardiaco, Guarracino F/Zuin G, De Cosmo D, Penzo D, Tedesco M, Bossi A, De Stefani R, Congresso SIAARTI, 09/22/1999 Protamine dose assay-test in reversal of heparin-induced anticoagulation after cardiopulmonary bypass, Guarracino F/, De Cosmo D, Tedesco M, Penzo D, Bossi A, De Stefani R, Annual Meeting of European Association of Cardiothoracic anaesthesiologists (EACTA), 06/16/1999 Transesophageal ecocardiography in aortic valve replacement with toronto stentless valve prosthesis: influence on intraopertive decision making, Guarracino F/ Zussa C, Polesel E, Rigo F, De Piccoli B, De Cosmo D, Tedesco M and Penzo D, British J Anaesth, 06/16/1999 Thoracic epidural ropivacaine for pulmonary surgery, Guarracino F/14) Guarracino F, Bossi A Penzo D, Tedesco M, De Cosmo D, De Stefani R, APICE '98, 11/05/1998 Remifentanil in cardiochirurgia: valutazione della risposta ormonale allo stress mediante dosaggio plasmatico di prolattina, cortisolo ed ormone della crescita, Guarracino F/, Broglio F, Giannotti L, Penzo D, De Cosmo, Tedesco M, Bossi A, Ghigo E, De Stefani R, Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI, 10/14/1998

Timeline

Medical Director of Hyperbaric Center

O.T.I. Services
10.2023 - Current

Hyperbaric Medical Practitioner

O.T.I. Services
07.2022 - 10.2023

General Medical Practitioner

Sanitary District
11.2021 - 03.2022

Anesthesiologist

ULSS N 12
12.1996 - 10.2021

Anesthesiologist Assistant

ULSS No. 3
08.1992 - 12.1996

Clinical Anesthesiologist

Military Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1992

Master - Hyperbaric And Underwater Medicine

University of Padova

Master - Quality And Clinical Risk

University of Verona

Certification of Competence - Transesophageal Echocardiography

EACTA

Certification of Competence - Transthoracic Echocardiography

Italian Society of Echocardiography

M.D. - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

University

M.D. - Doctor's License

University

M.D. - Medicine And Surgery

University

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