Gangagowri Saravanakumar MSN FNP-C

Address: ****, ******** *** ****, *******, Tennessee 38018

Email address:adme8r@r.postjobfree.com

Contact Number: 901-***-****

Summary:

To obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner contributing towards the growth and development of the organization by applying all the professional skills in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Skills:

Comprehensive physical examination and health assessment

Promotion and maintenance of health

Prevention of illness and disability

Management of health care during common acute and stable chronic illnesses

Assessment of clients that includes analysis, synthesis, and application of nursing theories and modalities

Health counseling and guidance

Admission of clients to hospitals/long term facilities with management within these facilities

Consultation/collaboration with health care providers and/or community resources

Referral to other health care providers and community resources

Diagnosis of health/illness status

Ordering and interpreting lab tests and X-rays

Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals, good hand-eye coordination

Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHR systems, including EPIC, ECW, and Nextgen

Application of evidenced-based practice and research skills

Understands, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.

Education:

08/2020 Masters of Science Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

05/1995 Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Christian medical college & hospital, Vellore, Tamil nadu, India

Certifications and Licensure:

AANP, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Expires 08/2025

APRN License, State of TN Expires 09/2022

APRN License, State of MS Expires 12/2022

Registered Nurse License, State of TN Expires 09/2022

ACLS, AHA Expires 09/2021

BLS, AHA Expires 09/2021

Family Nurse Practitioner Experience:

LHI staffing services October 2020- Present

oPerforms comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages acute illness.

oDeveloped a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner, collaborates with other medical physician as appropriate, utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

oCollaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate.

FNP Student Experience

My MD Primary Health Care, Inc. Memphis, TN, (240 hours)

oPerforms comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease

oDeveloped a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner, collaborates with other medical physician as appropriate, utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

oCollaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate.

oInternal Medicine, Acute care visits, HTN, DM, HLD, and thyroid disease management, annual physicals/well visits

oClinical skills: incision and drainage, pap smears, skin tag removal.

oPreceptor: Dr.Rawtani Pallavi, MD

Muse Primary Care and Obstetrics, Memphis, TN (120 hours)

oPerforms comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease

oDeveloped a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in collaboration with preceptor, utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

oCollaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate

oAcute care visits, Obstetric care and GYN visits

oClinical skills: Pap smears, Nexplanon implant insertion

oPreceptor: Dr. Katosha Muse, MD

Dr. Jaya’s Pediatrics, Memphis, TN (120 hours)

oPerforms comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease

oDeveloped a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in collaboration with preceptor, utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

oWell child exam, acute care visits, sports physical

oPreceptor: Dr. Jaya Venkataraman MD

Prime urgent primary & medical care clinic, Southaven, MS (240 hours)

oPerforms comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease

oDeveloped a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in collaboration with preceptor, utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

oCollaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate

oDiabetes Specialist, HTN Specialist, Well Visit Exam, Thyroid disease management, URI, Allergies, Pneumonia, weight management, Hypogonadism,

oClinical skills: sutures, pap smears, skin tag removal.

oPreceptor: Ms. Purnell, lakecia NP

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RN Work Experience:

February 2015 - Present RN intensive care unit

VAMC, Memphis, TN

Care for critically ill patients on the intensive care Unit

Performed pertinent skills related to critical care like ventilator management, ECG monitoring, interpretation, central line care and monitoring, chest tube care, wound care, and ostomy care.

Admit, discharge and transfer patients according to unit policy

Administer medication via different routes and monitor their response appropriately

Update as part of interdisciplinary team on any changes in plan of care

Educate University of Memphis Bachelor in Nursing students as a preceptor RN

Part of fall committee

Works in a crisis with the critically ill patients which required constant care and monitoring

Coordinate and prioritize care as staff, and staff preceptor RN

Demonstrate effective communication to ensure continuity of care

January 2002 till Feb. 2015 RN: Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, TN

Cared for medical surgical and critical patients on the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

Provided post-op care to patients after cardiovascular surgical procedures

Performed pertinent skills related to critical care like ECG monitoring, interpretation, central line insertion, monitoring and removal, chest tube care, wound care, and ostomy care.

Administered medication via different routes and monitor their response appropriately

Updated as part of interdisciplinary team on any changes in plan of care

Cared for critically ill patients with non-invasive ventilation

Educated University of Tennessee Health Science Center nursing students as a preceptor RN

Coordinated and prioritize care as staff, and staff preceptor RN

Demonstrated effective communication to ensure continuity of care

Participated in code blue

August 1998 till Nov. 2001 Acting Head Nurse: Ambulatory Care Areas

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,

Provided care to clinic Specialty; Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Pulmonology & Vascular surgery

Ensured smooth consultancy of patients

Coordinated and prioritize care as charge nurse

Assisted pulmonologist, cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeon and vascular surgeon in clinic specific procedures

Provided wound care, administer medication via different routes and monitor

Utilized nursing process

Educated School of Nursing students as a preceptor

Oriented new and existing staff with updated policies and procedure and help them to apply in their clinical practice

Demonstrated effective communication to ensure continuity of care

Part of internal and external JCIA audit team, and infection control committee

Conducted multiple in-service educational sessions for staff

June 1995 till July 1998 Assistant Head Nurse: intensive care unit

Christian medical college & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil nadu, India

Provided care to clinic Specialty; Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Pulmonology & Vascular surgery, Oncology

Ensured smooth consultancy of patients

Coordinated and prioritize care as charge nurse

Assisted pulmonologist, cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeon and vascular surgeon in clinic specific procedures

Provided wound care, administer medication via different routes and monitor

Utilized nursing process

Educated Christian medical college, School of Nursing students as a clinical instructor

Oriented new and existing staff with updated policies and procedure and help them to apply in their clinical practice

Demonstrated effective communication to ensure continuity of care

Part of internal and external JCIA audit team

Conducted multiple in-service educational sessions for staff

Worked as prn RN at Methodist Germantown hospital, medical surgical/ortho unit from 2002 to 2003

Voluntary Experience:

Midsouth tamil sangam volunteer Active

Tamil nadu foundation, volunteer Active

Indian association of Memphis, volunteer Active

Christian medical college & hospital, Vellore CMC foundation, Member active

Professional Membership:

American Nurses Association (ANA), Member Active

Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA), Member Active

Christian medical college & hospital, Vellore CMC foundation, Member, Active

Honors, Achievements and Awards:

Certificate of Merit 1991

Scholar Award, Christian medical college & Hospital, Recipient 1994-1995

Sigma Theta Tau International, Inductee 2009

Poster Presentations:

“Raising the Standards: Palliative Care for Patient with Metastatic Carcinoma” Palliative Care-2015, Orlando, USA

“Medical Treatments for Lymphedema in Pakistan” Breast cancer conference- 2015, UK

Hobbies:

I enjoy cooking and travelling.

References:

Available upon request.

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