Kimmin Kalyaniwala
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator, EMS Training Unit
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to students in a variety of settings.
- Assisted teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Engaged with school administrators, counselors, and professionals to uphold best practices.
- Led instructional efforts for Paramedic Program by developing tailored lesson plans.
- Engaged in planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of ALS programs - Advanced EMT, Pre-Hospital RN, and Paramedic programs.
- Clinical coordination: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between students and act as liaison to external clinical sites including various Emergency departments, Intensive care units, Respiratory Therapy, and EMS agencies in Central PA.
- Evaluation of instructor performance, provide feedback, and develop instructor remediation plans.
- Fulfilling the advanced EMS educational program (AEMT, PHRN, Paramedic) administrative requirements, maintaining records and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements. Submission of data and reports to the Dept. of Health (PA), and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
- Conduct regular Student Advisory sessions to include student clinical progress, student academic progress, and provide resources for successful course completion and advanced placement.
- Assist in the creation of marketing materials for conference and education events (i.e. conference brochures).
- Participates in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
- Represent the HACC's EMS programs at Conferences, Career Fair, and advanced placement.
Paramedic
Susquehanna Township EMS
Harrisburg, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress/arrest, substance abuse, behavioral emergencies etc..
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Maintain professional certification with the National Registry
- Maintain AHA Instructor Certification for BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Paramedic
UPMC Community Lifeteam
Harrisburg, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress/arrest, substance abuse, behavioral emergencies etc..
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Maintain professional certification with the National Registry
- Maintain AHA Instructor Certification for BLS, ACLS, and PALS
National Registry Exam Representative
Emergency Health Services Federation
01.2022 - Current
- Contracted exam Administrator for ALS certification exams.
- One year experience as a National Registry Representative for ALS Programs.
- Ensuring safe, consistent, non-biased exams
- Provide quality control and ensured compliance with examination protocols and guidelines.
- Proficient in managing exam logistics - ensured proper set-up and timely distribution of exam materials.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain exam security and integrity - implemented strict protocols to prevent cheating or irregularities.
- Provided general administrative support to exam evaluators and students.
- Prepared reports on exam outcomes for management review.
Education Specialist, EMS Training Unit
Shumaker Public Safety Center
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with coordinators to examine effectiveness of program and instruction, especially Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse and Advanced EMT programs.
- Discussed curriculum changes with other education specialists and EMS unit coordinators.
- Counseled students on educational needs and growth patterns.
- Designed personalized EMT instructional Courses for several High Schools and outlined plans to ensure successful completion of training.
- Collaborated with the AHA coordinator on several AHA contracts (March 2021 - December 2021).
- Participated in recruiting process as a member of the search committee for the college.
- Represented HACC as an organization and the EMS Training Unit at several career fairs.
Advanced EMT
Community Lifeteam
Harrisburg, PA
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Instructor
Shumaker Public Safety Center
Harrisburg, PA
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Instructor
L.I.H.S, Allied Health Sciences Group
Mumbai, India
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
House Surgeon
Christian Medical College, CMC
Vellore, India
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Completed examination for The Royal Colleges of Emergency Medicine, and earned the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Emergency Medicine.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation, and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss the best courses for treatment.
- Assisted in the stabilization of critically ill and injured patients.
- Treated patients with strokes, head trauma, heart attacks, and other medical/traumatic emergencies
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, and lab work.
- Provided care for a variety of medical, surgical, psychiatric, obstetrical, and pediatric emergencies.
- Interpreted test results and consulted with attending physicians to develop treatment plans.
- Managed airway control during resuscitations and intubations.
- Participated in daily rounds with other healthcare providers to discuss patient care plans.
- Instructed medical students on topics related to emergency medicine.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams consisting of nurses, social workers and pharmacists to ensure quality patient care.
House Surgeon
Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre
Mumbai, India
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
- Treated patients with strokes, head trauma, heart attacks and other medical / traumatic emergencies
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Intern
King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital
Mumbai, India
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided direct patient care, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing physical exams.
- Performed medical procedures such as suturing wounds and draining abscesses.
- Educated patients on preventive care and health maintenance topics.
- Attended lectures, seminars, conferences, and workshops for professional development purposes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and formulate plans of care.
- Ordered laboratory tests when indicated by diagnostic criteria or physician orders.
- Analyzed lab results to identify abnormal values and inform senior staff members accordingly.
- Developed and maintained good rapport and cooperative working relationships with providers and staff.
- Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
- Performed follow-up studies and tests on patients.
- Initiated assessments and plans of care for patients in conjunction with medical fellows and attending physicians.
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA09.2022
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA07.2017
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01.2017
M.R.C.E.M - Emergency Medicine
Royal College of Emergency Medicine
12.2015
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. Physician) -
Ryazan State I.P. Pavlov Medical University
01.2009
Higher Secondary School -
Mumbai University
01.2003
Certification
Current:
National Registry Paramedic
PA-DOH Paramedic
PA-DOH EMS Instructor
NAEMT Instructor (PHTLS)
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) provider
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) instructor
AHA Instructor - BLS, ACLS, PALS
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Provider and Instructor - 2015
Publications
1. K Kalyaniwala,MAK Jegaraj. Pulmonary Arterio-Venous Malformation – A rare cause of hemoptysis. JAss Chest Phy. 2016: 10.4103/2320-8775.177511
2. K Kalyaniwala, KPP Abhilash, PJ Victor. Cartap hydrochloride poisoning and review of its literature. J Ass Phy Ind. Aug 2016.
3. L Chanana, MAK Jegaraj, K Kalyaniwala, B Yadav, KPP Abhilash. Clinical profile of non-traumatic acute abdominal pain presenting to an adult emergency department, J Family Med Prim Care. 2015 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 422–425.
Affiliations
- Organizing non-profit events
In 2015, organized a massive in-house Blood donation drive to help support the blood bank. The event was attended by fellow residents, physicians, staff, and patient relatives who were present in the ER. it was the first of it's kind of staff-initiated drive.
- Soup Kitchen Volunteer (Harrisburg, PA) - 2019-2020
Bethesda Mission, Homeless Shelter, Soup Kitchen
Languages
English
Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Marathi
Full Professional
Tamil
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Shadowing experience in USA
- AzizKhan Internal Medical Associates; Family Medicine/Internal medicine - 07/2018 - 08/2017
Shadowing Dr. Supriyo Ghosh
- UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital; Emergency Dept. - 01/2018 - 07/2018
Shadowing Dr. Jeffrey Waskin (Average Hours/Week: 16)
- Holy Spirit Hospital; Emergency Department - 08/2018 - 08/2018
Shadowing Sister Elizabeth Kovacs, NP
- Reading Hospital; Emergency Department - 07/2018 - 07/2018
Shadowing Dr. Thomas Stauffer
- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO; Internal Medicine - 09/2018 - 10/2018
Shadowing Dr. Amit Shah
- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO; Neurology - 09/2018 - 09/2018
Shadowing Dr. Gaurav Dighe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator, EMS Training Unit
Harrisburg Area Community College
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Susquehanna Township EMS
02.2023 - Current
Paramedic
UPMC Community Lifeteam
01.2023 - Current
National Registry Exam Representative
Emergency Health Services Federation
01.2022 - Current
Education Specialist, EMS Training Unit
Shumaker Public Safety Center
09.2019 - 05.2023
Advanced EMT
Community Lifeteam
08.2017 - 01.2023
Instructor
Shumaker Public Safety Center
08.2017 - 09.2019
House Surgeon
Christian Medical College, CMC
01.2013 - 07.2015
House Surgeon
Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre
12.2011 - 01.2013
Instructor
L.I.H.S, Allied Health Sciences Group
09.2011 - 12.2015
Intern
King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2011
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
Harrisburg Area Community College
M.R.C.E.M - Emergency Medicine
Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. Physician) -
Ryazan State I.P. Pavlov Medical University
Higher Secondary School -
Mumbai University
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