Pallavi Battar

>Care for patients in Lung Transplant Department (both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings)
>Evaluates and treats both pre- and post-operative lung transplant patients, serves as primary team for pre transplant and readmitted patients.
>Manage acute and chronic co-morbidities and obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams.
>Perform/evaluate diagnostic studies and administer/furnish appropriate medications.
>Order specimen collection for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
>Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services
>Facilitate coordination of inpatient and outpatient care/services.
>Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient throughput and discharge planning.
>Collaborate with supervising physician to carry out appropriate and pertinent patient care.
>Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff and members of community from diverse backgrounds.

>Completed 56 clinical hours.

>Cared for patients in the outpatient setting under the supervision of Geri Peoples, NP. I assessed and formulated treatment plans for women with various gynecological conditions and collaborated with members of a multidisciplinary team.

>Performed many pap smears, pelvic exams, and full women's health exams. I also interpreted results under microscopic examination and prescribed the appropriate medications for the patient's ailments. All under the supervision of Geri Peoples, NP.

>Completed 150 clinical hours.

>Cared for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting under the supervision of Dr. Pradeep Kumar. I assessed and formulated treatment plans for patients with various cardiac disorders and collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.

>Exposed to various cardiac interventions including angiograms, angioplasties, and pacemaker placements.

> Completed 224 clinical hours.

>Under the supervision Dr. Lakedia Banks, FNP, DNP, I developed treatment plans, ordered tests, and ordered medications for patients with various types of cancers.

>Communicated with nursing staff regarding appropriate administration of medications in the chemotherapy infusion center.

>Attended multidisciplinary Tumor Board meetings to hear discussions on patients I cared for in the clinic.

> Completed 204 clinical hours.

>Cared for patients in various inpatient units under the supervision of Dr. Wutt Linn. I assessed and developed treatment plans for patients with various medical and surgical ailments and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care and treatment.

>Care for patients in the Cardiac and Neuro ICU and Intermediate Care Units.

>Experienced as Charge Nurse for Step-down Unit.

>Manage care and treatment for patients with multiple comorbidities, isolation precautions, immunocompromised, and chronic illnesses.

>Skilled in ventilator management, IV medication drip titration management (vasopressors, insulin, 3% saline, and vasodilators, and other medications), complex wound and ostomy management, wound vac care, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care.

> Charge Nurse Trained.

>Cared for patients in the Cardiac and Neuro ICU.

>Skilled in ventilator management, IV medication drip titration management (vasopressors, insulin, 3% saline, and vasodilators, and other medications), complex wound and ostomy management, wound vac care, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care.

>Completed Transition to Critical Care Practice Program at Sutter Health University.

>Served as an RN in the Level 1 Trauma and Burn ICU Stepdown Unit.

>Cared for patients with intra-abdominal injuries, complex wound management, orthopedic fractures, head/neck/face injuries, brain trauma, chest trauma, pulmonary injury, and burns of various degrees.

>Participated in the Unit Based Council and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care to patients.

>Cared for patients during 136 hour immersive Senior Capstone Practicum completed in the Trauma, Neuro, MS, and Transplant ICU.

>Heart health coach intern at the South Asian Heart Center.

>Enabled participants of South Asian ethnicity to live a heart healthy lifestyle by educating them on correlated risks leading to diabetes and heart disease.

>Director of Community Health

>Partnered with SFSU faculty to organize over 35 flu vaccination clinics and 8 health fairs at homeless shelters throughout San Francisco.

>Directed fellow nursing students to volunteer in flu vaccination clinics.