Nurse Practitioner Vellore

Manohara Gnanashekar

Lexington, South Carolina 803-***-****

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Family Nurse Practitioner Professional Profile

Motivated and talented multilingual (English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi) Family Nurse Practitioner with 500+ hours of advanced clinical training and 30+ years of RN expertise providing comprehensive, evidence based care for patients across the lifespan with physical and behavioral health needs. Outcomes focused healthcare provider well respected by preceptors and supervisors for the ability to fully employ the nursing process to accurately diagnose, treat, and manage the care of children and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Innovative and forward thinking leader dedicated to applying clinical best practices and transforming medicine by making healthcare more accessible, understandable, and patient focused. Eager to build on advanced training, credentials, and experiences to serve in a dynamic Nurse Practitioner role empowering diverse members of our community to achieve improved levels of health. Areas of Training and Experience Include:

Acute and Chronic Care Management

Therapeutic and Preventative Care

Med. Prescribing & Management

Advanced Health Assessment Skills

Diagnostic Test & Image Interpretation

Patient Education, Safety & Advocacy

Completion of Advanced Procedures

Medicare and Medicaid Protocols

Staff Training & Supervision

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, South University, Columbia, SC (2021), GPA: 3.64

Spirit of Nursing Award Recipient and Star Graduate Honoree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore Tamil Nadu, India, GPA: 4.0

Recipient of the Best Outgoing Student Award in General Proficiency

Higher Grade General Nursing & Midwifery, Ellen T. Cowen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Kolar Karnataka, India

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification No. 202********, (Expires Dec. 2026)

South Carolina State Board of Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse License No. 000556672, (Current)

CPR Certification, (Current)

CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCES

Under the supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physicians, developed the knowledge and skills needed to seamlessly transition into an independent advanced practice provider delivering comprehensive care for acute, episodic, and chronic conditions. Obtained detailed medical histories, evaluated current treatment and medication regimens, performed thorough assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic lab or imaging studies to establish differential diagnoses. Crafted individualized, age and developmentally appropriate care plans making recommendations for pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, in addition to therapeutic and preventative measures to support a timely return to wellness. Exhibited the capacity to completed advanced level procedures including but not limited to pelvic exams, paper smears, monitoring of fetal heart sounds and fundal height, first newborn exams, and immunization administrations. Observed insertion of IUDS and pessary for uterine prolapse, cesarean and vaginal deliveries. Educated patients on their care plans to encourage informed decision making and treatment compliance. Achieved 780 hours of training in:

PRIMARY CARE, Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, Irmo SC -150 Hours 08/2021 – 10/2021

WOMEN’S HEALTH, Lexington SC Women’s Health Center, Lexington, SC - 150 Hours 05/2021 & 08/2021

PEDIATRICS, Barnwell Pediatric Center, Barnwell, SC - 150 Hours 02/2021 – 04/2021

ADULT AND GERIATRIC CARE : Palmetto primary care Physicians, Irmo SC 180 hours 04/2020 – 06/2020 & 01/2021 – 03/2021180

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, Palmetto Primary care physicians Irmo SC 180 hours 10/2019 – 11/2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, Columbia, SC 1999 – 2016

Registered Nurse

Offered influential leadership, collaboration with the Nurse Manager, by overseeing a team of 10 nursing professionals ensuring the timely, attentive delivery of care in congruence with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Evaluated census and delegated staffing assignments that supported maximized productivity while maintaining the highest levels of patient safety and satisfaction. Instrumental in orienting new employees to the unit by identifying learning needs and affording opportunities to increase confidence and competency in applying best practices. Simultaneously applied the full scope of the nursing process to evaluate and treat up to 32 patients, per shift, with a broad range of mental health diagnoses. Conducted initial and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessments, leveraging findings, in partnership with multidisciplinary providers, to develop individualized care plans supporting long term optimal outcomes. Skillfully administered prescribed medications and monitor patient responses for adverse reactions or side effects; communicated all abnormal observations to minimize the risk of further complications. Leveraged therapeutic communication, interpersonal skills, and nonviolent de-escalatory strategies to intervene in crisis situations maintaining the safety of individuals and clinicians on the unit. Educated patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge on diagnosed conditions, treatment regimens, and coping strategies to promote a seamless transition back into community and residential settings. Provided complete, accurate notations to the patient’s medical record in compliance with local, state, and federal .

I was given certificate of recognition of my service to South Carolina department of mental health.

PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST, Columbia, SC 2006 – 2021

Registered Nurse: Behavioral Care Unit

Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized care for 6 to 8 patients, per shift, on a 20-bed behavioral care unit. Seamlessly facilitated the admission process by conducting intake assessments and formulating nursing care plans, in consultation with multidisciplinary healthcare providers. Administered physician’s orders for pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions and closely monitored all responses to care actualizing stabilizing interventions in the event of an emergency to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes. Modified treatment plans, as appropriate, to further support patient improvement. Counseled patients and their families on medication regimens, mental health and substance abuse disorders, and healthy behavior choices. Leveraged community partnerships to facilitate a smooth transition to residential settings or appropriate facilities ensuring ongoing access to resources and support needed to maintain wellness.

Honored recipient, by the International Nursing Council, for a Year of the Nurse award in 2019.

PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST, Columbia, SC 2000 – 2006

Registered Nurse: Float Pool (PRN)

Exercised flexibility, adaptability, communication, leadership, and collaboration while integrating into diverse, dynamic healthcare teams providing bedside care for patients across the lifespan on the Med-Surg, Cardiac, Orthopedic, ER, and ICU units. Coordinated the admission of patients to assigned units and developed age, developmentally appropriate care plans to maximize full recovery potential. Demonstrated proficiency in completing bedside procedures inclusive of IV insertion, administration of fluids and medications, applying restraints and seclusions when needed, assisting with ADLs, positioning/mobility/transfer, and rounding with interdisciplinary colleagues. Meticulously monitored responses to care and documented ongoing needs in congruence with rigorous standards for professional practice. Championed a preceptor role for nursing students providing guidance, mentorship, and support in preparation for their licensures as professional RNs

I was given certificate of recognition for my service palmetto health Baptist (Prisma health)

Additional experience as Registered Nurse: Stepdown Cardiac Unit with Trident Health System, Registered Nurse: Home Health with Franklin C. Fetter Home Health, Clinical Nurse II: Renal and Oncology with Medical University of South Carolina, Staff Nurse: ER/ICU with Hamlet Hospital, Registered Nurse: Surgical Unit with Chesterfield General Hospital, Staff Nurse: Chemotherapy Administration with Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Nursing Tutor/Clinical Tutor with St. Martha’s School of Nursing, Midwife with Ministry of Health In Saudi Arabia, Nurse Manager: Surgical, Nephrology and Burn Units with CMC Vellore India, and as a Staff Nurse: OR Circulating and Scrub with ETCM Hospital

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Reach International Christian Evangelical Association( Zarephath Dream Center, Nonprofit organization) Volunteered at

Homeless Center and Health Fair .

Volunteered in international medical mission.

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