Ananya Yalamanchi
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation. Trusty [Job Title] with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Doctor
UT Health Science Center
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with peers to create Quality Improvement Projects over the three years to improve patient outcomes and provide comprehensive patient care.
- Volunteered to work in the COVID ICU from March 2020-June 2021 to treat sick patient including those on ECMO and those who received lung transplants.
- During this time, my goal was to learn from supervising fellows and Intensivists to provide high quality care under pressure during emergency situations and novel crises. Also assisted in surgical procedures in the ICU.
- Mentored medical students and junior residents, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills development.
- Presented cases at grand rounds, fostering peer learning and promoting collaborative problem-solving among colleagues.
- Conducted community outreach events, educating the public on preventive health measures and disease management strategies. Specifically was in charge of creating volunteer events at the Houston Food Bank for other residents to participate in.
- Worked at community health clinic (LBJ) to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Worked as a resident in the Hospitalist group at MD Anderson admitted and triaging Oncology patients.
- Prioritized patient emotional and mental well being by talking and listening to their needs and working with nurses and other staff to accommodate them. These included personalizing sleep preferences, dietary preferences, family involvement and updates.
Fellow
UT Health Science Center
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Completed a 2 year Critical Care Fellowship
- Worked in Cardiovascular Surgery ICU, Cardiac ICU, Transplant ICU, Neuro ICU, COVID ICU, Medical ICU, Heart Failure ICU
- During overnight shifts, was responsible for patients in all above mentioned ICUs and responded to Rapid Responses and CODE Blues in the entire hospital
- Trained and supervised medical students and residents in using medical equipment, performing life saving and standard ICU procedures as well as rounding and teaching teams in the ICU.
- Participated in many interdisciplinary meetings with other medical and surgical specialties to discuss best treatment courses.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment during rapid responses and code blues on non ICU patient areas including provide phone consultation to staff and administration on patient triage and treatment.
- Worked at underserved community ICU (LBJ)
- Worked at Long Term Acute Care Centers with primarily geriatric patients but also with those who had a long recovery
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- In collaboration with ICU Pharmacist, Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Monitored post cardiac surgery, post cath lab, post heart and lung transplant patients and their recovery.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Performed over 15 supervised percutaneous tracheostomies during Interventional Pulmonary rotation. Including pleur-x Catheter placement and education.
- Handled crisis situations with poise, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Assessed complex diagnostic cases using critical thinking skills, leading to accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments for each patient's needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education about their loved ones'' conditions.
- Presented cases at grand rounds.
- A member of CHEST and ATS during training.
- Assisted in surgical procedures in the OR primarily for ECMO patients.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the department, enhancing overall patient care standards. My personal QI project included limiting NPO after midnight orders for tube feeding patients who required procedures or surgeries.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure during emergency situations, stabilizing critically ill patients on the hospital floors and clinics for further treatment.
- Presented a poster at ATS National Conference in Washington D.C. in 2023 at their Case Conference.
Internal Medicine Physician
Independent Contracting
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine 2021 - current.
- Moonlighted at the Harris County Jail as a Internal Medicine Physician.
- Provided preventative care to inmates.
- Provided immediate and urgent procedural care to inmates.
- Rounded on patients in the Infirmary.
Education
M.D. -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2014
Skills
- Invasive procedures including arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, percutaneous tracheostomy, flexible bronchoscopy, bronchial blocker deployment, cryoablation during bronchoscopy, indwelling pulmonary catheter placement, dialysis catheter placement, ECMO cannula adjustment, intubation/airway management, BLS/ACLS/CPR, Code Leader
- Ultrasound skills including point of care ECHO, FAST/RUSH exam
- Ventilator management
- Advanced Life Support, ECMO, LVAD Management
- Formal Quality Improvement Project Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Post Lung Transplant/Heart Transplant ICU Care
- Post Cardiac Surgery ICU Care
- Patient education
- Research abilities, Literary Search, identifying novel research questions
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Palliative care and End of Life care
- Leading Interdisciplinary Rounds
Certification
Board Certified in Internal Medicine 2021
Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
DEA
Active TX Medical License
Hobbies
Ayurveda
Integrated and Holistic Medicine
Painting - acrylic and watercolor
Digital Art
Yoga
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Fellow
UT Health Science Center
07.2021 - 07.2023
Internal Medicine Physician
Independent Contracting
01.2019 - 01.2020
Resident Doctor
UT Health Science Center
06.2018 - 06.2021
M.D. -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Drexel University