Open To Work
KRISHNA KAKKERA
New York,NY
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a unique background as an internationally trained clinician and former U.S. Army Combat Medic. Extensive experience in primary care, geriatrics, PACE programs, population health, perioperative nursing, and sleep medicine. Expertise in comprehensive assessments, chronic disease management, medication optimization, interdisciplinary collaboration, and value-based care for medically complex and high-risk populations. Renowned for strong clinical judgment, leadership under pressure, and culturally competent care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assessment Manager & Community Health Nurse (Care Management)
CenterLight Healthcare PACE Program
NY
02.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee clinical assessment activities within a PACE care management model for medically complex geriatric populations
- Perform comprehensive in-home assessments (UAS, PCAT, intake, post-fall, reassessments)
- Manage approximately 50–60 high-risk geriatric patients per month
- Incorporate a palliative-care–informed approach during assessments, focusing on symptom burden, functional decline, caregiver stress, and quality-of-life priorities
- Conduct medication reviews with attention to symptom relief, tolerability, and alignment with patient-centered goals
- Participate in goals-of-care discussions in collaboration with providers, patients, families, and care teams
- Follow up with physicians regarding clinical changes and care-plan updates
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, social work, rehabilitation, and behavioral health
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning and culturally sensitive care principles to complex cases
Registered Nurse – Procedure Room Nurse & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Downtown Ambulatory Surgery Center
Bronx, NY
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Initiated IV access and monitored patients during post-sedation recovery
- Served as a circulating nurse, ensuring procedural safety and documentation compliance
- Assisted in colonoscopy, endoscopy, colposcopy, LEEP, bariatric sleeve, and musculoskeletal procedures
Field Assessment Nurse – Per Diem
Bestcare Inc.
Bronx, NY
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted in-home and virtual assessments, medication reconciliation, and transitional care follow-ups
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Delivered emergency and trauma care in high-stress, austere environments
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership, advanced clinical judgment, and composure under pressure
- Honorable Discharge
Sleep Technician & Scorer
Sound Sleep Medical Services; Kings Highway Medical PC; Essen Medical PC
NY
01.2011 - 10.2022
- Performed NPSG, CPAP, BiPAP, Split-night, and MSLT studies for adult and pediatric patients
- Conducted sleep study acquisition and scoring in accordance with AASM guidelines
Physicain Internship
PIMS Hospital/India
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Participated in supervised clinical care in primary and acute care settings
- Documented patient encounters using paper-based and early EMR systems
- Entered clinical notes, orders, and discharge summaries
- Developed a strong foundation in holistic patient care that informs current practice
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY05.2022
Master of Public Administration - Health Care Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2008
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
India12.2004
Skills
- Palliative care
- Clinical assessment
- Care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Geriatric care
- Population health
- Comprehensive assessments
- Perioperative nursing
- Sleep medicine diagnostics
- Advance care planning
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient education
- Emergency care
Credentials
- MSN
- FNP-C
- MBBS
- MPA
Languages
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Tamil
Awards
- President’s List – Monroe College
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration
- Certificate of Achievement – 365th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army
Computer Emr Skills
- Epic
- ECW
- CureMD
- Practice Fusion
- Athena Health
- CareCompass
- Lenavi
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
Licensure Identifiers Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), New York, F12250158, 12/2025
- National Provider Identifier (NPI), 1861170631
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York State, 856353, Active
- Prescriptive Authority, With Collaborating Provider
- DEA Registration, In Process
- ASTEP Certified Sleep Technologist
- USMLE Step 2 CK & Step 2 CS, Passed
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$140000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Clinical Assessment Manager & Community Health Nurse (Care Management)
CenterLight Healthcare PACE Program
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Procedure Room Nurse & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Downtown Ambulatory Surgery Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
Field Assessment Nurse – Per Diem
Bestcare Inc.
10.2022 - 02.2023
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army
01.2015 - 01.2023
Sleep Technician & Scorer
Sound Sleep Medical Services; Kings Highway Medical PC; Essen Medical PC
01.2011 - 10.2022
Physicain Internship
PIMS Hospital/India
06.2005 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Master of Public Administration - Health Care Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College