Medical Health

M DEEPU

Contact No: **** 994-***-**** Email:

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Career Objective

To contribute my best by executing my skills & abilities with the help of

the knowledge gained, for the betterment of the organisation & at the same

time to grow professionally.

Education

July 2012 Master of Social Work

CGPA: 8.2

Specialized in Physical & Mental Health

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

2010 BA. Philosophy

58%

Maharajas College

Mahatma Gandhi University

Cochin, Kerala, India

Work Experience

20.07. 2012 - Present Amrita Institute of Medical Science

Hospital, Cochin, Kerala, India

Medical Social Worker, MICU Department

. Conducts need assessment of the patient and significant others

. Assists patients and families in communicating with one another and

to members of health care

. Helps patients and families understand the illness and treatment

options, as well as consequences of various treatments or treatment

refusal

. Facilitating decision making on behalf of patients and families

. Educates patients on the roles of health care team members

. Collaborates with multidisciplinary providers

. Providing Psychosocial support & care

. Undertakes Pre and Post operative counselling

. Undertakes Grief counselling

. Helps reduce the stress inherent in attending to a critically ill

family member.

. Diagnoses underlying mental illness and provides appropriate

referrals

. Coordinating patient discharge and continuity of care planning

. Arranging for resources to finance medications, durable medical

equipment, and other needed services

. Enabler and facilitator between the hospital, patient and significant

others

Dissertation

Aug 2011 - May 2012 "Efficacy of intervention in Insomnia

cases: A study in

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai Campus,

Coimbatore, India."

. Combination of Relaxation therapy & sleep

hygiene techniques

. Provided individual Counselling sessions

Internships

01.06.2012 - 30.06.2012 National Institute of Mental Health and

Neuro Science, Bangalore, India

. Studied the procedures for inpatient and

outpatient care

. Gained exposure on counselling techniques

01.06.2011 - 30.06.2011 National Institute of Mental Health and

Neuro Science, Bangalore, India

. Studied the multidisciplinary approach of NIMHANS,

Bangalore, India.

. Gained exposure of medical and psychiatric social

work setup.

Field Work Experience

Jan 2012 - April 2012 Social Work trainee at Integrated Counselling

and Testing Centre, Coimbatore.

> In-depth understanding of case work and the

principles of confidentiality.

> Dealing with emotional imbalances of the affected

and infected persons.

Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 Social Work trainee at Udhavum Karangal,

Coimbatore, India

> Application of case work and group work

techniques.

> Systematic cognitive rebuilding.

> Rehabilitative and restorative approaches.

Jan 2011 - April 2011 Social Work trainee in Government High School,

Chavady, Coimbatore, India

> Dealing with school drop outs and absenteeism.

> In depth application of case work and group work

methods.

> Working in collaboration with parents and care

givers.

Aug 2010 - Nov 2010 Social Work trainee in Primary Health Centre,

Thirumalayampalyam, India

> Community mobilising and sensitising programs for

the public.

> Resource mobilisation and resource allocation.

Paper Presentations & Publications

Nov 2011 "Environmental Issues and Terrorism: A Call for

sustainable development"

Presented Paper for International Online Conference

on Psychology & Allied Sciences organised by Indian

Association of Health, Research & Welfare

Published in Indian Journal of Health and Well-being

Issue 5, Vol.2 (Page-1021-1024)

Sept 2011 "Psycho-Social Support for Domestic Care Givers of

Autistic Children"

Coauthored paper for Two Day National Seminar on

Challenges in Contemporary Social Work Practice

organised by Sree Narayana Guru College, India

Published in Challenges in Contemporary Social Work

Practice (Page153)

2011 "Differently Able and Social Development"

Presented and published paper for National Seminar

in Bharathidasan University, India

Relevant Achievements and Awards

. UGC-NET qualified for lectureship

. President - Amrita Social Work Association of Alumni &

Students (ASWAAS 2010-2011)

. Student National Service Scheme Volunteer - Amrita

University, India (2010 - 2012)

. Sports Achievements: Represented Ernakulam District for State

Hockey Tournament (2009).

. Represented in South Zone Inter- University Arts

Festival.(2004)(2005)

Languages

English, Hindi, Malayalam & functional knowledge in Tamil

Personal Information

Date of Birth : 30.08.1986

Marital Status : Single

Nationality : Indian

Passport No : H6283155

Date of Expiry : 03.05.2020

Place of Issue : Cochin

Reference

Dr. J.Paranjothi Ramalingam,

Head of the Department

Department of Social Work

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,

Coimbatore, India - 641105

E-mail id: ************@**.******.***

Mobile: 0091 999-***-****

Dr. C.S.Sowndaram

Professional Counselor

Department of StudentWelfare

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,

Coimbatore, India - 641105

Contact Number: 0091 944-***-****

Name: M Deepu Date : 10.12.2012

Place : Cochin -

India

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