Medical Care

Dr. Arun Tharuman M.D

No. **/** A, club road, Ramchand Square,

kotagiri-643127, Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone number: +91-948*******

Email: ************.***@*****.***

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Compassionate, capable, patient-focused professional offering a high level of expertise, ambition, and drive to enhance the quality of patient outcomes in Emergency/Urgent Care. Repeatedly singled out by peers for improving patient satisfaction through a rich blend of medical expertise and laboratory excellence. Easily builds affinity and trust with people from all backgrounds, age groups, and life circumstances. Goal-driven individual with unmatched commitment, sound diagnostic and problem-resolution skills, and ability to remain calm and composed in the face of potential emergency and life-threatening situations. Proven track record uncompromising work ethic, positive bedside manner/demeanor, and positive communication skills in difficult situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Patient Relations Case Management Medical Assistance & Support Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology Patient Assessments Laboratory Management/Consulting Admissions/Discharge Processes Documentation Scheduling & Planning Mentoring, Training, & Development Academic Instruction & Training EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

2009 – 2012 - M.D. Course in Accidents and Emergency Medicine, AVMC&H, Vinayaka university, Pondycherry - India.

2000 – 2007 - Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Tribhuvan University – Nepal

2007 – 2008 - One year compulsory rotatory Internship in the following departments: Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry – Universal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KMCH(Kovai Medical Center And Hospital), TN, India Oct 2018 - Present Emergency Consultant & Incharge

Undertake and participate in the development of all duties and functions pertinent to the areas of professional competence of a Consultant in EM as set out in the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Hospital.

• Clinical management and direction of the Emergency Department (ED), in conjunction with other Consultant in EM colleagues.

• Responsible for the assessment and immediate care of all EM patients attending the ED and linked Emergency Care Network (ECN) units. This may be delivered personally or by supervision of other clinical staff.

• Responsible for the care of patients admitted under the care of the Consultants in EM to the ED Clinical Decision Unit / Emergency Medicine (EM) Observation ward or Chest Pain Assessment Unit. This entails daily ward rounds, including weekends, on a rostered basis and cross-cover of patient care on a pre-agreed or on-call basis.

• Undertake essential supporting duties for clinical care including, inter alia, risk management, critical incident investigation and oversight of rosters.

• Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services.

• Undertake Child Protection duties associated with the role of Consultant in EM and services provided at the hospital. As a Consultant in EM I lay a lead role in ensuring systems are in place for the care of other at-risk or vulnerable ED patient groups.

• Ongoing participation in Major Incident Planning for the ED and the hospital.

• Participate in Major Incident and structured Pre-hospital responses outside the hospital as appropriate to one’s professional competency and skills in this area, if requested to do so on behalf of the hospital and within the governance of the HSE. RAMAKRISHANA HOSPITAL, TN, India June 2013 - Sept 2018 H.O.D. Emergency Department

• Delivered leadership and medical expertise serving as an expert medical resource to the center and the Head of the Department of the Emergency Dept.

• Spearheaded planning and leadership in the Medical department by ensuring that appropriate structures, systems, competencies, and values were developed.

• Cultivated informal networks with company senior management, updating them on a regular basis regarding developments within the Medical department and progress made with the clinical and regulatory programs.

• Directed budget planning, resource allocation, and preparation of quarterly reports.

• Ensured effective team communication throughout the department through the application of suitable reporting systems and structures and the identification and provision of training.

Columbia Asia Hospital – Pune, India Oct 2012 – June 2013 Consultant in Accident & Emergency Department

• Provided care and treatment for patients admitted under the care of the Consultants in EM to the ED Clinical Decision Unit / EM Observation ward or Chest Pain Assessment Unit. This entailed daily ward rounds, including weekends, on a rostered basis and cross-cover of patient care on a pre-agreed or on-call basis.

• Undertook essential supporting duties for clinical care including, inter alia, risk management, critical incident investigation and oversight of rosters.

• Ensured that duties and functions were executed in a manner that minimized delays for patients and possible disruption of services.

• Actively participated in ED and hospital educational activities and the development of training and education in emergency care in the hospital and ECN.

• Played a lead role in ensuring systems are in place for the care of other at-risk or vulnerable ED patient groups

• Ensured optimal communication with all medical, management and support services in the hospital and with General Practitioners relevant to emergency care. Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, India Dec 2008 – Aug 2009 Shift incharge in ICU

• Assessed and examined acute emergency department patients, interpreted investigations and recommended treatment. Key focus was providing care and treatment to RTA, neurological, neurosurgical & medical emergencies.

• Exercised a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for an agreed caseload of patients with a range of presenting complaints.

• Developed and maintained extensive specialist knowledge and experience in Emergency Medicine, acting as a resource for the clinical team and allied health professionals.

• Supported work within Emergency Medicine related to national audits.

• Supported recruitment into clinical research being carried out in the department.

• Communicated with GPs and other health professionals that may have had contact with Emergency Medicine patients.

• Contributed to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.

• Contributed to identifying gaps in existing Emergency Medicine services and service improvements to benefit patients.

Medical Skills

Some key skills include:

• Opening vein, Administering injections (IV,IM,S/C).

• Intubation(video & fiberoptic) and Extubation.

• Wound Dressing and Suturing.

• Lumbar Puncture

• Central line

• DPL

• FAST

• Cricothyrodotomy.

• ICD

• Tracheostomy assistance

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Notable Accomplishments

• Completed ACLS course in 2012.

• Completed ALS course in 2015.

• Attended a workshop on Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy & Difficult Airway.

• Conducted workshops on BLS (including post cardiac surgeries).

• Internal auditor for NABH(National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers).

• Workshop on echo.

• Conducted Disaster management drill for hospitals and nursing students.

• Designed Emergency Department infrastructures and trained entire staff on Emergency care

• Specialized awareness of Emergency program for industries, schools, colleges, IT companies etc.

• Attended one international, two national and some inter-state conferences related to emergency medicine and care

• Special pro bono advisor to the Chicago based Kenilworth Global Consulting Group and Archangel Trust for nonprofit healthcare projects. References Available on Request

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