Alochana Ragula

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Professional Summary

Passionate Pediatrician eager to apply expertise in diagnosing pediatric conditions and formulating effective care plans to deliver quality pediatric care. Well-versed in executing annual physical examinations, vaccinations and routine testing as demonstrated over 5 years of clinical experience including Pediatrics residency training and primary care practice. Enthusiastic to contribute to team success through diligence and effective management.

Education & Training

ACGME Residency: Pediatrics, Expected in 06/2020

Salah Foundation Children's Hospital, Broward Health Medical Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hospital for neonate to adolescent in both general pediatrics and various subspecialties

Level III NICU- 70 bedded, Family centered, RIPPIC Center

Level I pediatric trauma center, Emergency department-One among 5 in South Florida

Hematology-Oncology - one of the most comprehensive pediatric Hematology-Oncology programs in South Florida, including inpatient and outpatient care

PICU level I, 12 bedded unit

Great transport team for PICU and NICU- Receive direct transfers from Islands

Pediatric floor 50 bedded acute/surgical/trauma care

Official individual rotation-based evaluations, upon successful completion of each rotation

Outpatient continuity clinic to provide both sick visits as well as well child visits

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): 08/2005 to 03/2011

M.N.R Medical College & Hospital - Hyderabad, Telangana

Certifications & Licenses

Florida Medical License – In Progress

Florida Physicians in Training License

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) - 04/2016

BLS Certification - May 2019

ACLS Re-certification - May 2019

PALS Re-certification - May 2019

NRP Certification - July 2019

Procedural Skills

Pediatric Exams

Vaccine Administration

Lumbar Puncture/ Spinal Tap

Bag-mask Ventilation

Simple Laceration Repair

Venipuncture and Arterial puncture

Intubation

Ear Foreign Body Removal

Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Insertion

Incision and Drainage

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement

Staple laceration repair

Umbilical Catheter Placement

Bladder Catheterization

Work History

Pediatric Resident Physician Salah Foundation Children Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL 07/2017 to Current

Practiced General Pediatrics medicine in inpatient and outpatient facilities, providing diagnosis and treatment for newborns, neonates, children and adolescent

Well versed in obtaining complete histories, performing pediatric physical exams, forming good differentials, organizing assessment and plan, having a wide vision of care

Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from acute, chronic, surgical, trauma patients including ventilator dependent, trach, G tube dependent kids, TPN/intestinal rehab patient population, Diabetic, acute and chronic respiratory disease, cerebral palsy, chronic neuromuscular disorders etc.

Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services- Covering 30 bedded floor, 12-bedded Heme-Onc, 36 bedded nursery unit. With multiple challenges and improving skills in multitasking

Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases

Liaised with nurses and other physicians to ensure quality patient care

Learned skills from attending physicians during complex and innovative procedures

Demonstrated care and compassion in explaining diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to patients and family member-Family centered rounds

Illustrated thorough knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and ensured adherence to all policies

International Work Experience

Primary Care Physician Fortune Medcare Hospitals – Karimnagar, Telangana, India 11/2015 to 12/2015

Primary Care Physician Government of Telangana – Karimnagar, Telangana 08/2012 to 01/2014

Primary Care Physician Fortune Medcare, Karimnagar, Telangana, India 05/2011 to 07/2012

Worked as a primary care physician at a Government public health center (PHC) and private hospitals, with a key to achieve long term goal of health for all

Practiced to be competent in delivery of primary health care, evidence based practice, interdisciplinary team work and professional and ethical behavior in order to improve and sustain the health of population

Taken care of new born, adolescent to elderly patient population along with pregnant women

Prenatal care, conducting normal deliveries, new born resuscitation, vaccinations, preventive and well-baby care

Health promotion and preventive treatment by health education and annual well child checkups for children at government schools and hostels

Delivered- National health programs. Increased Immunization rates during my work period

Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems, and provide long-term management of health conditions and continuous care needed by patients with medical conditions requiring prolonged treatment and monitoring, such as diabetes, HTN and its complications.

Suggested diagnostic and laboratory tests to establish underlying etiology and having a symptomatic treatment plan. Implemented treatment plans, improving positive outcomes in a particular disease

Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.

Delivering procedural skills laceration repair, foreign body removal, I&D, Diabetic foot care. Managing scorpion, snake bites.

Endorsed changes in diet and suggested lifestyle modifications, fitness activities to improve overall health and keep patients in better shape

Organizing various medical camps held in rural areas in India

Volunteering U.S. Clinical Experience

Physician Shadowing Vidant Medical Group Clinics, Ahoskie, NC 08/2016 to 10/2016

Shadowed Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Neurology physicians in inpatient and outpatient settings to better understand patient management, case management, treatment methods, etc.

Experience helped to stay abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in different specialties of medicine

Physician Shadowing Wetmore TB Clinic, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA 06/2016 to 07/2016

Shadowed Infectious disease specialist both in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Experience helped in better understanding of the management of infectious diseases cases, STDs, patient management, treatment protocols

Physician Shadowing Dr. Ravindra Reddy – New Orleans, LA 02/2016 to 05/2016

Shadowed Psychiatry practice physician in outpatient setting to better understand Psychiatry medicine

Gained knowledge of different EMR systems.

Academic Activities

Quality Improvement Projects

Abuse of Chest X-Rays in cases of acute asthma exacerbation

Alochana Ragula, Samuel Sacks, J Bastos, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital

A new Screening Survey for Exercise Induced Asthma

Samuel Sacks, Alochana Ragula, Shahnaz Fatteh, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital

A medical educational-QI project for increase awareness, on “Exercise Induced Asthma” among medical students and residents

Samuel Sacks, Alochana Ragula, Shahnaz Fatteh, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital

Case Presentations

“Chronic Renal Failure -Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis”, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital Pediatric Case Conference. (October 2019)

“Hypoglycemia and Hyperbilirubinemia”, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital Pediatric Case Conference. (March 2019)

“Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia”, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital Pediatric Case Conference. (January 2018)

Poster Presentations

“Mycoplasma Induced Rash and Mucositis-Pediatrics”, Abstract and poster at Broward Health Pediatric Research Symposium. (Due in May 2020)

“Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A diagnostic challenge and therapeutic dilemma”, Abstract and poster at Broward Health’s Pediatric Research Symposium. (May 2019)

“Post-Infectious Acute Cerebellar Ataxia in a Child Secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection”, Abstract and poster at Broward Health Pediatric Research Symposium. (May 2018)

Journal Club Presentations

“Decreased Fecal Calprotectin levels in Cystic Fibrosis, patients after antibiotic treatment for respiratory exacerbation”, Broward Health Pediatric Journal Club. (Feb 2019)

“A standardized clinical pathway to decrease hospital admissions among febrile children with sickle cell disease”, Broward Health Pediatric Journal Club. (May 2018)

In Rotation Presentations

“Sickle Cell Disease - Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, Complications”, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital Hematology-Oncology Clinic. (Oct 2017)

“Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding”, Children’s Diagnostics & Treatment Center Staff Meeting. (Apr 2018)

Morbidity and Mortality conference

A Case on Missed X-ray Finding – Missed NG tube displacement, resulting in respiratory distress and delay of care. The focus of presentation was case analysis, system audit, conclusion and proposal for change

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2017- Current: Actively involved in teaching junior residents and medical students. We are core pediatric training site for the University of Miami – MD/MPH 3rd year cohort clerkship program

2011-2014: Teaching primary health care centers staff on Immunization, pulse polio program and other health care programs conducted by Government of India

2005-2011- Teaching Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Pathology to fellow medical students

VOLUNTEERING

Member, Infectious Diseases Committee (2017 – Present), Broward Health Medical Center

Resident Interviewer, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital. Interviewing and assisting in the selection of incoming Pediatric Residents

Pediatric Advocacy Project - Readers Are Leaders: Read books to patients on pediatric floor to increase literacy in the Pediatric Community. Provided reading material and reading/learning strategies to pediatric inpatients at Salah Foundation Children's Hospital. Held reading sessions with pediatric inpatients and family members

6th Annual Children of the Lotus Back to School Retreat by Dreamcatchers for the Soul Foundation Inc.: The Children of the Lotus Retreat is a free all-day workshop offering families classes in mindfulness, yoga, healthy cooking and more

Miami Northwest Express by Family in Distress Inc.: International track and field event.

Urban Farming and Gardening at Northwest Gardens PATCH by Broward Regional Health Planning Council: The Northwest Gardens PATCH (People's Access to Community Horticulture) is a community Market Garden which grows fresh, healthy, and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables to improve access to these foods for neighboring residents

Volunteer Medical officer for District Medical and Health Office: Participated in government schools and hostels primary health education; Participated in various epidemic prevention measures by conducting health screening to control outbreak of infectious diseases. Participated in various health camps to serve remote villagers by providing health screening, treating various ailments with required medication provided for free

Volunteered - Annual Pulse Polio Program, NACO (National AIDS Control Organization), free HIV screening camps, breast feeding awareness programed in villages, free health camps conducted by Indian government- Aarogya Sri Health Camps

Affiliations

Member, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2017 to Current

Member, Indian Medical Council, India 2011 to current

Member, Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, India 2011 to Current

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