Shravanti Halpern
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician and Pediatrician with a strong focus on high acuity critical care, including trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, mass casualty, and medical emergencies. Thrives in high-pressure environments both in the ER and in the field. Passionate about providing quality care for the past 20 years, with experience working in various states across the United States. Global medical education in India instilled values of family, tolerance, and helping others, shaping into a compassionate and humble healthcare professional.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Attending Physician
Halifax Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2025
- Working only night shifts at the County hospital Level 2 Trauma center. Specialized in pediatric traumas and critical care.
- Diagnosed complex medical conditions using advanced imaging techniques and laboratory testing results.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate identification and management of health concerns.
- Served as a mentor for resident physicians by providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback during their clinical rotations.
ED Medical Director
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
12.2012 - 11.2015
- Conducted regular evaluations of medical practices to ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices
- Led multidisciplinary teams to promote collaboration and deliver optimal patient care
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that enhanced clinical service delivery across departments
- Reviewed clinical materials in accordance with Medical Review Board standards
- Oversaw ED operations, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of staff
- Improved ED patient throughput by redesigning flow systems, significantly reducing wait times
- Developed a new residency track for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians, including mentorship and training programs
- Represented the organization at regional and national conferences, sharing best practices and innovations
- Developed quarterly and annual objectives, goals, and budgets; implemented cost-saving strategies
- Educated and mentored over 10 medical students in clinical and academic settings
- Recruited and managed physicians and extenders for a high-volume ED
- Acted as departmental representative at interdepartmental meetings and on specialty committees
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements for staff education and certification
- Evaluated and negotiated vendor contracts for clinical and operational services
- Fostered effective communication among staff, physicians, and community partners to promote high-quality care
- Contributed to disaster preparedness planning; trained and ready for leadership in incident command
- Implemented successful healthcare programs focused on clinical excellence, teaching, and patient satisfaction
ED Attending Physician
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Level 2 Trauma center.
- Establishing strong working relationships with referring physicians through timely communication regarding mutual patients'' progress or concerns.
- Optimized patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, therapists, and social workers.
- Prioritized staying current with board certification, ACLS, PALS, ATLS and NIH stroke certification.
- Staying current by meeting 100% with state and hospital mandated CME requirements.
ED Attending Physician
Rome Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Prioritized in striving to achieve strong working relationships with referring physicians through timely communication regarding mutual patients'' progress or concerns.
- Ensured 100% compliance with regulatory guidelines by maintaining accurate electronic health records for each patient encounter.
Pediatric ED Attending
Blank Children's Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2004
- Level-1 Pediatric Trauma center.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking, evaluate solutions and make decisions for complicated pediatric patients.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with the consultants, nurses and ancillary staff.
- Trained pediatric residents and medical students through clinical mentorship and lectures.
Education
M.D. - Emergency Medicine Residency
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2009
PEM Fellowship -
Women & Children's Hospital At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY03.2006
Chief Resident - Pediatrics
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Queens, NY06.2003
Pediatrics Residency -
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Queens, NY06.2002
MBBS - Medicine
Government Hospital Medical College
Other06.1997
Skills
- Educating healthcare professionals
- Proficient in pediatric emergency care
- Pediatric and adult resuscitation skills
- Mass casualty management
- Proficient in advanced life-saving techniques of all ages
- Assisted vaginal delivery
- Advanced trauma life support and NIH Stroke certification
- Skilled in executing clinical research studies
- Skilled in coordinating with emergency services
- Experienced in emergency medical imaging interpretation
- Proficient in reading EKGs
- Proficient in ER throughput management
Accomplishments
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Pediatric Chief Resident
ER Medical Director
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certified
Indian Medical Association registered physician
Affiliations
Member of ABEM, ABP, IMA, National Audubon Society
Certification
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (2010)
- Board recertified in Pediatrics (2003)
- USMLE Step-1, Step-2, Step-3 and CSA
- ECFMG certificate
- Iowa Medical Board of Examiners License # 35104 (2003-2004)
- DEA Registration: Issued on 6/2/2003
- Certificate of Registration, Iowa Controlled Substance Act: (2003-2004)
- NYS Medical License # 233696 (2004-2016)
- DEA # BS306892
- Florida State Medical License # ME125606
- DEA # FH670927
- Licensed Physician of IMA (Indian Medical association) # 83910
- ATLS, APLS, PALS, BLS, ACLS, NALS
- Former PALS Instructor: Teaching Site-School of Medicine and Dentistry, Univ. of Rochester
Additional Languages:
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, learning French, gardening, traveling, cooking, house renovation projects
Community Service
- Mission: Lifeline, AHA, Utica/Cooperstown STEMI Executive Committee Member, Mar-2013, Dec-2015
- WHO Sponsored, Routine School Physical for children under 10 years., Jul-1996, Dec-1996
- Breast Feeding Program: WHO Sponsored, Educating pregnant mothers regarding the benefits of Breast-feeding, 1996-11, 1997-06
- Polio Eradication Program: WHO Sponsored, 1996-11, 1997-06
Publications
- 1. “Accuracy of Emergency Medicine Resident Searches Using the Google Internet Search Engine.” Sinha.S MD, Krause.R MD, Moscati.R MD, Schwartz.D, Abbas.J. Presented in ACEP in 2008 in Chicago. Currently, writing up for peer-review journal submission.
- 2. Incidence of Invasive Bacterial Disease in Febrile Infants Less Than One-Month-Old Coming to ED- a poster presentation in ACEP conference in Chicago, IL. The paper was published in ACEP Research Forum, October 15-16, 2001 issue, www.acep.org, October 2001, Volume 38 Number 4, Supplement to Annals of Emergency Medicine.
- 3. Sepsis workup in infants under one month of age: A new outlook for the new Millennium; Presentation at Queens Pediatric Society in the Resident’s Research Day, April 8 of 2003.
- 4. Redefining Sepsis Workup in Infants under One Month of Age Coming to ED in the Era of Hemophilus & Pneumococcal Vaccine: Done as residency project, June 11 of 2003.
- 5. “Tissue Culture: Growth from Totipotential Cells of Carrot Under Controlled Environment”, High School project. Received the “Best Project Award” of the Year (1989-1990)
Teaching
- 1. EM faculty for FSU and LECOM medical students.
- 2. Emergency Medicine Training Track: 6-month training curriculum in Emergency Medicine for non-EM trained Physician in a semi-urban in ED.
- 3. Implementing and teaching to the nursing and ED staff regarding Split-flow model, Lean technology, throughput improvement, and “strategies to de-clog the ER”.
- 4. Teaching Medical students and FM residents during their ED rotation at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 2009 to current.
- 5. Grand Rounds lectures for EM residents, 2007-2008, SUNY at UB
- 8. Clinical Shifts preceptor for medical students in ECMC (Level 1 Trauma center) ED, Buffalo, NY, 2007-2008.
- 10. Participating in monthly QAs in ED during EM residency and PEM Fellowship.
- 11. Monthly resident and medical student morning lectures in ED as Pediatric EM Fellow.
- 12. Conducting Journal club during PEM Fellowship
- 13. EM lectures and clinical; preceptorship for pediatric residents and medical students in Blank Children Hospital Pediatric ED, Des Moines, IA, 2003-2004
- 14. Case presentation at Queens Pediatric Infectious Disease Society Conference at North Shore University Hospital, NY, in Nov 2002.
- 15. Shock: Grand Rounds presentation followed by Q and A, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, NY, Sept 2002.
Timeline
ED Attending Physician
Halifax Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2025
ED Medical Director
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
12.2012 - 11.2015
ED Attending Physician
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2012
ED Attending Physician
Rome Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 10.2011
Pediatric ED Attending
Blank Children's Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2004
M.D. - Emergency Medicine Residency
University At Buffalo
PEM Fellowship -
Women & Children's Hospital At Buffalo
Chief Resident - Pediatrics
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Pediatrics Residency -
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
MBBS - Medicine
Government Hospital Medical College
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