Kalpana Hughes

July 16-23, 2021

August 13-20, 2021

Inpatient consults and outpatient care, performed GI procedures and took on call during weekdays, evenings and weekend. Facilitated urgent patient visits, screened phone calls from primary doctors requiring Pediatric GI treatment and recommendations. Assisted with other physician patient calls, assisted nurse in recommendations and treatment management.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
• Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• GI procedures
• Work on Cerner EMR

Training for EPIC EHR system, provided both inpatient consultations, outpatient visits, performed GI procedures, took phone calls from Primary physicians, emergency room physicians to facilitate patient management. Took on call weekdays, evening and weekends. Worked with GI colleagues and hospitalist service to co-manage GI patients.

• Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.

• Analyzed patient historical data to determine proper course of treatment.
• Provided recommendations to help prevent disease and maintain good health.
• Performed endoscopic procedures to inspect internal organs.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to initiate appropriate pharmaceutical regimen.
• Prescribed medicine and administered treatment and special medical care to approximately 13 patients per day.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver cost-efficient, effective patient care.
• Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
• Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
• Administered high level of care to patients though active listening, open-ended questioning
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Added current demographic, laboratory and diagnostic information to electronic medical record.
• Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
• Expertise in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel disease, Allergic GI disorders and nutritional therapy.
• Serves on the Mead Johnson Nutritional Speakers Bureau

• Involved in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and procedures, emergency procedures, teaching residents
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
• Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.

• Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive and personalized treatment plans for gastrointestinal disorders.
• Diagnosed a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions using advanced endoscopic techniques and interpreting diagnostic test results.
• Performed complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex gastrointestinal issues.