Shraddha Shrestha
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Resident Physician with strong commitment to patient care and proven ability to handle complex medical cases. Skilled in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management, ensuring optimal outcomes. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and focused on delivering results through teamwork and effective communication. Skilled in medical procedures, patient education, and continuous learning to stay current with medical advancements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and manage chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentored junior residents on clinical protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient transitions throughout care continuum.
- Initiated quality improvement projects that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Provided supervision during night shifts as senior resident, managing emergencies efficiently while maintaining the highest level of care for all patients on service.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, accurately identifying symptoms and determining appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Skillfully performed various medical procedures including lumbar punctures, central line insertions, thoracentesis and paracentesis.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families to facilitate informed decision-making regarding ongoing care options.
- Collaborated with attending physicians to design tailored treatment regimens for complex medical conditions.
Clinical Extern
Sure Medical Care
Queens, New York, USA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Rotated as a clinical extern at an outpatient clinic.
- Obtained medical histories, performed physical examinations, and updated patient notes in Medgen EMR.
- Actively participated in case discussions with my supervisor and colleagues to determine further plans and assessments for patients.
- Counseled patients on the significance of maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, practicing good sleep hygiene, and receiving age-appropriate cancer screening.
Clinical Observer
Parkview Hospital Randallia
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Rotated as a clinical observer in an inpatient setting.
- Attended daily morning rounds with my supervisor.
- Gained a solid understanding of the management of various medical disorders including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sepsis, peptic ulcer disease, stroke, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, acute coronary syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid disorders.
- Participated in case discussions with my supervisor.
- Gave a short presentation on hypertensive emergencies.
- Learned basic principles of infection control, such as contact or respiratory isolation.
Extern
Mercy Medical in Chatham
Chicago, Illinois, USA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Rotated as an extern in an outpatient setting.
- Obtained complete medical histories, performed thorough physical examinations, reviewed lab reports, and updated daily patient notes in EMR.
- Regularly participated in case discussions with my supervisor and managed various medical disorders such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, end-stage renal disease, COPD, cellulitis, and deep vein thrombosis under supervision.
- Counseled patients on the importance of a healthy diet, sound sleeping habits, smoking cessation, regular exercise, and medication compliance.
Clinical Observer
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Austin, Texas, USA
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Rotated as a clinical observer in a hospital-based specialty clinic.
- Observed the cases of various endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, Cushing syndrome, Addison's disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopause, and learned their treatment protocols.
- Observed thyroid gland USG and thyroid nodule biopsy.
- Actively participated in discussions on various endocrine topics with my supervisor.
- Learned to calculate insulin dose.
- Learned the proper way of injecting insulin pen.
- Observed and learned the insertion and removal of Freestyle libre and Dexcom sensors for continuous glucose monitoring.
Clinical Extern
Jackson Park Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, USA
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Rotated as a clinical extern in an in-patient setting.
- Obtained medical histories, performed bedside physical examinations, and reviewed lab reports under supervision.
- Learned to use the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system effectively and updated patients' notes.
- Ordered appropriate tests under supervision.
- Participated in case discussions and developed a plan of care with my Supervisor and Colleagues.
- Attended daily morning rounds with the team.
Clinical Extern
Rizwanullah Hameed MD Clinic
Brooklyn, New York, USA
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Rotated as a clinical extern in an outpatient clinic.
- Actively participated in triaging patients, performing thorough physical examinations, reviewing lab reports, and updating notes in the EMR.
- Counseled the patients on the role of a healthy diet, consistent exercise, smoking cessation, and sound sleeping habits.
- Educated patients on the importance of vaccination and screening and helped them keep up to date with the recommended schedule.
- Contributed to Hypertension and Wellness care initiatives and updated the registry.
- Called patients using Doximity to schedule their follow-ups.
- Trained new externs on using the EMR and getting used to the clinic settings.
- Regularly participated in case discussions with my supervisor and colleagues.
Clinical Extern
Linden Medical Group
Brooklyn, New York, USA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Rotated as a clinical extern in an outpatient setting.
- Took complete history of every patient I triaged, performed physical examinations, and learned to use the electronic medical record system (EMR). under supervision.
- Updated daily patient notes in the EMR.
- Reviewed and interpreted the lab results of the patients.
- Conducted anxiety and depression screening in patients.
- Educated patients on the importance of a healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep hygiene, and medication compliance.
- Counseled the patients on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Regularly participated in case discussions with my supervisor and colleagues where we discussed further plans and assessments for patients.
- Instructed new externs on using EMR.
Medical Officer
Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital
Bhaktapur, Nepal
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked as a medical officer and provided care in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
- Took complete medical histories, performed physical examinations of the patients, and recommended necessary labs and other tests.
- Managed patients with hypertension, diabetes, chronic liver disease, COPD, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, peptic ulcer disease, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and COVID-19.
- Performed minor procedures like IV cannulation, urinary catheterization, suturing wounds, phlebotomy, paracentesis, and nasogastric tube insertion.
- Coordinated and participated in case discussions with my mentors and colleagues.
- Counseled patients and families about the importance of isolation, hand washing, wearing masks, and vaccination for COVID-19 prevention.
- Performed resuscitative measures including CPR, bag and mask ventilation, and defibrillation.
- Conducted normal deliveries under supervision.
- Actively participated in various health camps organized by the hospital.
Medical Officer
National Trauma Center
Kathmandu, Nepal
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked as a medical officer in the Emergency and Neurosurgery department.
- Took histories, performed thorough examinations of patients, and sent X-rays, CTS, and other investigations as required.
- Applied dressings, removed stitches, and changed the tracheostomy tubes of the admitted patients.
- Assisted in Tracheostomy and Chest tube insertion.
Intern Doctor
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
Sylhet, Bangladesh
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked as an intern doctor for a year in different departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Actively participated in taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, recording provisional diagnoses, and recommending primary investigations and treatment plans provided that the treatment plan is discussed and approved by the supervisor.
- Reviewed lab reports, planned discharge, and follow-up of patients.
- Attended all clinical rounds conducted by respective departments.
- Assisted in both major and minor operative procedures.
- Conducted thoracocentesis, phlebotomy procedures, and normal deliveries under supervision.
- Participated in case discussions with respective department's supervisors and colleagues.
- Attended monthly seminars held in respective departments.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
Bangladesh03-2018
Higher Secondary Education Board - HSEB
Nobel Academy Higher Secondary School
Nepal08-2011
School Leaving Certificate - SLC
Naulo Jyoti English School
Nepal06-2009
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Quality Improvement Project on Improving the Management of Hemolyzed Potassium Laboratory Results.
Certification
- ECFMG Certified Aug 2022 – Dec 2024
- USMLE Step 3 Score: 216 May 2023
- USMLE Step 2 Score: 259 Jun 2022
- USMLE Step 1 Score: Pass Feb 2022
- Occupational English Test (OET) Score: Pass Apr 2022
- Nepal Medical Council Examination / Certification Score: Pass, Certification: Permanently registered Jun 2020
Languages
English
Nepali
Bengali
Hindi
Interests
Cooking, Travelling, Watching movies, Listening to music
Timeline
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Parkview Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Extern
Sure Medical Care
09.2023 - 09.2023
Clinical Observer
Parkview Hospital Randallia
08.2023 - 08.2023
Extern
Mercy Medical in Chatham
07.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Observer
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Extern
Jackson Park Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Extern
Rizwanullah Hameed MD Clinic
08.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Extern
Linden Medical Group
07.2022 - 07.2022
Medical Officer
Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Officer
National Trauma Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Intern Doctor
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
05.2017 - 06.2018
School Leaving Certificate - SLC
Naulo Jyoti English School
Higher Secondary Education Board - HSEB
Nobel Academy Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
PUBLICATION
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts Mohsin S., Grezenko H., Khan S., Eshete F., Shrestha S., Kamran M., Affaf M., Jama A., Gasim R., Ahmad D., Yadav I., Arif S., K.C.A., Khaliq A.. (2023, Sep). Bridging Development and Disruption: Comprehensive Insights into Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Epileptic Management. Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(9), e45996. URL: https://www.cureus.com/articles/186954-bridging-development-and-disruption-comprehensive-insights-into-focal-cortical-dysplasia-and-epileptic-management#!/
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Health Action and Research, Kathmandu, Nepal Aug 2022 – Aug 2022
- Participated in an online interactive training organized by Health Research and Action.
- Studied key aspects of conducting clinical research including:
- Types of research: Systematic review, meta-analysis, literature review
- Study designs
- Sampling techniques
- Variables and sample size collections
- Research ethics and research proposal
- Data collection tools
- Basics of data analysis
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Distinction holder in SLC, 2009, Distinction holder in Physiology in First Professional Examination, MBBS, 2013, Training in designing clinical research, 2022, Training in Adult CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 2023