Shweta Takalkar
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Healthcare Administrator
Passionate and skilled physician aspiring to provide high-quality, holistic healthcare to patients through efficient administrative, leadership and management skills
EDUCATION
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY, USA
Master of Health Administration
Expected August 2021
Hospital Organization and Administration; U.S. Health System; Health Policy and Analysis;
Performance Improvement and Risk Management; Behavioral Health Administration;
Data Analytics; Health Services and Human Resources
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center
Pune, MH, India
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Doctor
July 2013 – December 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Johns Hopkins (Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality): Patient Safety Certificate, Becoming a Patient Safety Hero,
Patient Engagement Program: Introduction to the Rationale, Principles and Skills
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton): Health Care Innovation (Business of Health Care Specialization)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System,
IS-0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
Medvarsity: Infection Prevention and Control, Diabetic Nutrition, Certificate in Diabetes Mellitus
American Red Cross: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Healthcare: Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP), COVID-19 Awareness Management
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Government Medical College – Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India April 2018- February 2019
Medical Intern
Compulsory and Rotatory internship in departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
Reviewed medical records and charts of each patient before and during a visit to understand health history and course of treatment
Assisted senior doctors in handling patient emergencies and routine check-ups of 300+ patients every day
Performed minor procedures on patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes like cyst excision, skin biopsy, incision and drainage of abscesses, catheterization, ascitic and pleural tap
Performed 50+ normal deliveries, child resuscitation, routing maternal and child wellness examinations in OBGYN postings
Oversaw 100+ patients in emergency rooms of surgery, orthopedics, OBGYN and internal medicine by taking histories of patients, checking vital signs of patients of all age groups and secured IV lines, central lines, Foley’s catheters for patients needing them
Collected samples of blood, urine, stool for investigations of the patients in pathology laboratory and assisted chronic disease and pain management team
Performed suturing, wound dressing, ECGs, blood sugar testing for pediatric and adult patients of all departments of the hospital
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center – Pune, Maharashtra, India January 2018- March 2018
Medical Intern, Preventive and Social Medicine or Community Medicine Department and Public Health
Held talks and poster presentations for over 100 people educating them on female hygiene, sex education, breast feeding, immunizations, sexual abuse, levels of preventions, cancer, primary health care, importance of mental health, first aid, basic signs and symptoms of common illnesses
Worked with attending physicians in Out-Patient Department (OPD) of Rural Health Care Center and saw 50+ patients every day
Organized several ANC, PNC, Family Planning STD, Cervical Cancer screening camps, blood donation camps and nutrition awareness camps in nearby towns, villages and Rural Health Care Center- Alandi, Pune
Performed patient investigations, minor surgical procedures, history taking, vaccinations and helped in diagnoses of common illnesses
CIIGMA Group of Hospitals – United CIIGMA Hospital – Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India April 2019- December 2019
Medical Doctor
Developed treatment plans for patients with chronic illnesses like Diabetes
Diagnosed specific medical conditions based on observation, patient examination, history and patient concerns
ACADEMIC PROJECTS/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women in Western Maharashtra June 2014-September 2014
Undergraduate Medical School Student - Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center – Pune, Maharashtra, India
•Research project under Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which is Short Term Studentship Program (STS) under ICMR which included collection of medically relevant data for analysis and results of research paper
•Wrote a research paper on prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women in Western Maharashtra
HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION AND PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE
CIIGMA Group of Hospitals – United CIIGMA Hospital – Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India April 2019-December 2019
Administrative Intern
Assisted in handling departments looking after patient safety, quality improvement and patient care as a management intern
Training under the administration head of the hospital for team management, conflict resolution, strategic planning of various departments of the hospital
Conducted patient satisfaction surveys, achieved top patient satisfaction scores on post visit surveys, helped in maintenance of confidential patient records
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, MySQL, Tableau, Critical Thinking, Strong Communication Skills, Quick Learner, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Excellent Leadership Skills, Problem Solving, Effective Patient Counselling
MEMBERSHIP
American College of Healthcare Executives - Student Member March 2020- Present
Healthcare Leaders of New York – Local Chapter – Student Member March 2020- Present