DEEPA RAMALINGAM MSN APRN CNS FNP-BC
**** ******* **** *****, ********** -34786.Florida
Phone: 407-***-**** Email: *****************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Compassionate and dedicated Medical Professional with 18 years of experience in Intensive Care Unit (Neonatal and Cardiac Critical Care). Committed to provide outstanding care and support all patients to help improve their quality of life. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster a caring and friendly environment. Demonstrated capability of consulting with diverse family members, ensuring that they, as well as their loved ones, are receiving the attention and guidance needed during highly stressful situations. Well organized and forward -thinking in managing patient needs.
Education:
●Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner -March 2021 to August 2022 in South University, Savannah, GA, USA.
●Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing-March 2007 to March 2009 in MGR Medical University, Tamilnadu, India.
●Bachelor of Science in Nursing & Midwifery- November 1997 to November 2001 in MGR Medical University, Tamilnadu, India.
Work History:
Powers Pediatrics- Nurse Practitioner
10/17/2022 – Current
Nemours Children Hospital, Orlando, Florida- Registered Nurse in Level II and III NICU
01/2018 -10/2022
Winnie Palmer Hospital, Orlando, Florida-Registered Nurse in Level II and III NICU
11/2015- 01/2018
Care for premature and critically ill newborns born needing immediate medical attention in the neonatal intensive care unit.
●Provide Critical thinking with appropriate intervention for emergent care.
● Have capabilities to provide comprehensive care for extremely low birth weight infants, advanced respiratory support such as high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide, NAVA, NIV NAVA Bubble CPAP, High flow oxygen, conventional ventilator for as long as required.
●Has an expertise skill in CPR, NRP, STABLE, establishing peripheral IV lines and proper use of medications.
●Monitor newborn's progress, peripheral IV lines, central PICC lines, Broviac lines, replogle tubes, oxygen intake and the performance of a breathing tube.
●Have abilities to use the latest medical technology and equipment needed to support the life of newborn babies. Such as incubator, radiant warmer, phototherapy, defibrillator, infusion pumps, ventilators, positive-pressure airway devices, feeding tubes, IV tubes for medications, radiant heat lamps, chest physiotherapy and suctioning equipment, CPAP, Oxygen humidifier, nebulizer and more.
●Educate new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding, vaccinations as well as how to care for the baby after discharged from the hospital.
●Have skills in taking care of ostomy babies, pre- and post-operative relevant surgical care.
●Maintain records and reports.
●Maintain standards in the ICUs by adopting hospital Policies.
●Creating conducive and healthy working environment
●Responsible for the quality, cost-effectiveness and safety of patient care.
K. G College of Nursing, K.G. Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India- Associate Professor
05/2009-06/2012
Developed curriculum and instructed BSN and MSN students in complex health courses through lecture, clinical, simulation and tabletop exercises.
Supervised BSN and MSN students in their clinicals on care plan management, taught various bedside procedures and helped them to complete their clinical requirements.
Taught various subjects such as microbiology, fundamentals of nursing, child-health nursing and research.
Helped MSN students to complete their research projects.
CARE Hospital, Hyderabad, Andrapradesh, India- Cardiac Critical Care Unit Nurse
12/2001- 04/2007
●Worked in cardiac critical intensive care unit and taken care of critically ill patients and post-surgical cases, had skills in various bedside procedures and assisted physician in various cardiac procedures.
●Worked closely with physicians and patients with cardiac distress. This includes cardiovascular diseases such as Aneurysm, Angina, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Accidents, Congenital Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocarditis, Valve Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Diastolic Dysfunction, Endocarditis, Hypertension, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Myocardial Infarction and Venous thromboembolism and more.
●Performed Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring to identify changes in cardiac status, assess response to treatment, diagnosis and post-surgical monitoring.
●Advocated for patients' and families' needs, and provide emotional support for patients and their families.
● Well acquainted with all the equipments used in the intensive care unit such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, and transducers.
Clinical Experience:
Celebrity Medical Center-Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Wintergarden, FL.
05/2022-08/2022
Scheduled to complete 150 hours of primary care. Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
Powers Pediatrics-Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Orlando, FL.
03/2022-05/2022
Completed 150 hours of pediatric care. Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones, nutrition and hygiene practices.
Analyzed and interpreted patient’s histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis from newborn to adolescents.
Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Screened ADHD and Autism patients periodically, treated and referred them for behavioral therapy when it was needed.
Gyn and Medical Spa- Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Orlando, FL.
01/2022-03/2022
Completed 150 hours of Women’s health. Worked in women’s health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
Performed annual women’s health checkup, follow-up with pap smear results, helped with inserting contraceptive devices, removal of Nexplanon, endometrial biopsy, pessary insertion and removal, screening and treating for STDs, reporting to Florida health department.
Celebrity Medical Center-Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Wintergarden, FL.
10/2021-01/2022
Completed 150 hours of Adult/Geriatric care. Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Celebrity Medical Center-Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Wintergarden, FL.
08/2021-10/2021
Completed 50 hours of advanced health and physical assessment. Demonstrated proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments throughout the life span.
Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
Skills:
Pellets insertion
Hormone Replacement therapy
Pap smear
Diagnostic screenings
Lab results evaluation
Disease Management
Treatment plan development
Patient education
Electronic Medical Records
Certifications:
Florida APRN License for CNS and NP #9400131
Florida RN License #9400131
NPI#103*******
CCRN and RNC-NIC board certified
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE-current
Certified Breast-Feeding Counselor (CBC)- active
Certified Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)- active
References:
Ms.Kelly Bradly- The Manager, Nemours children Hospital,407-***-****
Ms.Andrea Tyson- Relief charge nurse, Nemours Children Hospital,321-***-****
Ms.Adrienne- Registered Nurse,Nemours Children Hospital,321-***-****