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SHOWRI MEGHANA MEKALA

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Graduate student in Healthcare Informatics with hands-on experience in clinical nutrition, healthcare data analytics, and EHR systems. Strong interest in value- based care, clinical documentation, and patient-centered care delivery. Adept in SQL, Power BI, and medical coding fundamentals, with a keen focus on bridging clinical expertise with informatics.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dietitian Intern

Amor Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • As a dietitian, my work experience included conducting assessments, creating personalized meal plans.
  • Assisted in monitoring patients’ progress by tracking dietary adherence, making necessary modifications to meal plans, and ensuring sustainable nutritional habits.
  • Gained hands-on experience in hospital food service management.
  • Documented patient assessments and interventions in real-time, aligning with clinical documentation standards. Assisted with maintaining structured clinical data for patient records, supporting provider decision-making.

Intern

Primary Health Care Center
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • The research mainly focuses on the health and nutrition of children and pregnant women in rural areas.
  • Monitored the growth and development of infants and young children, identifying early signs of malnutrition, and working on intervention strategies.
  • Assisted in government nutrition programs, helping to implement policies such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Mid-Day Meal programs.
  • Gained hands-on experience in public health nutrition, understanding the challenges of healthcare delivery in rural areas, and contributing to sustainable solutions.

Nutrition Intern

Nutrilicious Diet Clinic
04.2021 - 04.2021
  • The objectives of the project focus on the relationship between diseases and diet and the provision of enteral and parenteral nutrition
  • Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
03-2025

Master of Science - Food Science and Nutrition

Loyola Academy
08.2023

B.Sc - Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Loyola Academy
08.2021

Skills

  • Technical Skills: Tableau, Power BI, SQL, EHR Systems
  • Data Analysis and Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Healthcare Data Analytics, ICD-10&CPT Coding Basics, HIPAA Compliance
  • Specialization: Nutrition Management, Quality Control, Clinical Documentation Improvement(CDI), Clinical Workflows, Parenteral nutrition, Diabetes management, Clinical research
  • Soft skills: leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, research and development, teamwork, decision making

PROJECTS

Integrating Wearable Sensor Data for Personalized Diabetes Management:

  • Researched the impact of wearable sensor technology on glycemic control and self-management in Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Analyzed data from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and fitness trackers to evaluate real-time glucose regulation.
  • Investigated machine learning models for predicting glycemic trends using wearable sensor data.
  • Examined challenges in wearable adoption, data privacy, and healthcare integration.

The Effect of Food and Lifestyle on the Menstrual Cycle:

  • Conducted a survey-based study with 100 women to analyze the impact of dietary habits and lifestyle choices on menstrual health.
  • Designed and distributed a 10-15 question questionnaire to collect data on nutrition, physical activity, and menstrual patterns.
  • Evaluated the relationship between nutrition, stress, and irregularities in the menstrual cycle, identifying key patterns and contributing factors.
  • Applied data analysis techniques to interpret survey responses and draw meaningful conclusions.

Certification

  • SQL For Healthcare
  • Bachelors in Food Science, Nutrition And Dietetics
  • FSSC 22000

Affiliations

  • Event organizer and Discipline Co-ordinator in my college's annual fest.
  • Social service at old age home.
  • Have won a prize in the Nutrition Quiz, Nutritech Fest conducted by Loyola
    Academy.
  • Won several prizes in sports.
  • Class Representative, Loyola Academy (2021-2023) – Served as a bridge between students and faculty.
  • Student Council Member, Loyola Academy (2020-2021) – Assisted in student representation and event coordination.

Timeline

Dietitian Intern

Amor Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

Primary Health Care Center
05.2023 - 06.2023

Nutrition Intern

Nutrilicious Diet Clinic
04.2021 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

Sacred Heart University

Master of Science - Food Science and Nutrition

Loyola Academy

B.Sc - Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Loyola Academy
SHOWRI MEGHANA MEKALA