NATALIA TORRES VELLOJÍN
Medellín,Colombia
Summary
Anaesthetist trained at one of the leading public universities in Colombia. Applies critical thinking to support safe, evidence-based, effective perioperative care and patient wellbeing. Demonstrates strong teamwork and adaptability under time-sensitive conditions. Strong capacity for theoretical and practical learning.
Overview
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1
Language
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Anaesthetist
Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia
08.2026 - Current
Anaesthetist
Contigo Sedación SAS
Medellín, Colombia
07.2026 - Current
- Provide sedation for paediatric ambulatory procedures.
Academic Training Coordinator
E.S.E. Hospital San Juan de Dios de Támesis
06.2022 - 02.2023
Physician - Mandatory Social Service
E.S.E. Hospital San Juan de Dios de Támesis
05.2022 - 02.2023
Young Researcher
University of Antioquia - Faculty of Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Bacterias & Cáncer Research Group
- Vélez, DE., Torres, N., Grajales, JC. (2022). Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the homeless population of Medellín, Colombia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2022;12.
Education
Anaesthetist - Graduate Education
University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
01-2026
Bachelor of Medicine - Undergraduate Degree
University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
01-2022
Secondary Education -
Colegio Calasanz Femenino, Medellin, Colombia
01-2016
Skills
- Clinical research
- Patient interaction
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Commitment to learning
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Academic Honours for Outstanding Academic Performance, Undergraduate Medical Programme.
- Manuel Uribe Ángel Award – Silver Category, Academy of Medicine, October 2022.
- One of the Top Ten Medical Interns in the Antioquia Region, ASCOFAME, June 2022.
Research
- Hernández, LG., Torres, N. (2026). Ultrasonographic measurement of the inferior vena cava as a predictor of post-induction hypotension in non-cardiac surgery.
- Ramirez, C., Torres, N., Casas, F. (2025). Analgesic effect of intravenous lidocaine infusion in burn patients: A cohort study based on propensity score analysis.
- Torres, N., Toro, JL., Muñoz, OG. (2021). Renal dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis. Hepatología, 2(2), 295–309.
Timeline
Anaesthetist
Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia
08.2026 - Current
Anaesthetist
Contigo Sedación SAS
07.2026 - Current
Academic Training Coordinator
E.S.E. Hospital San Juan de Dios de Támesis
06.2022 - 02.2023
Physician - Mandatory Social Service
E.S.E. Hospital San Juan de Dios de Támesis
05.2022 - 02.2023
Young Researcher
University of Antioquia - Faculty of Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2020
Anaesthetist - Graduate Education
University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
Bachelor of Medicine - Undergraduate Degree
University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
Secondary Education -
Colegio Calasanz Femenino, Medellin, Colombia