Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Publications
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Urusha Poudel MD

Urusha Poudel MD

Parsippany,USA

Summary

House Staff Physician with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health, Nepal, specializing in patient management and care. Successfully led community outreach initiatives and implemented teleconsultation services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proficient in clinical documentation and team collaboration, resulting in improved patient outcomes through effective care coordination. Committed to advancing skills in clinical research.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Extern

Main Street Medical Providers
Parsippany, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in taking vital signs and reviewing patient histories using Practice Fusion EMR system.
  • Participated in rounds across multiple assisted living facilities, including Brookdale Emerson and Sunrise Living Care.
  • Collaborated with supervising attending on patient evaluations for comprehensive care.
  • Engaged in discussions regarding end-of-life and palliative care strategies.

Clinical Extern

Adena Pickaway Ross Family Physicians
Chillicothe, OH
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Conducted history taking, physical examinations, and lab interpretations during case discussions.
  • Assisted with procedures for removal of seborrheic keratosis, moles, and skin tags.
  • Utilized EPIC for efficient chart reviews and data management.
  • Acquired knowledge on age-specific screening and immunization protocols.
  • Developed therapeutic plans to enhance continuity of care for outpatient cases.

Clinical Observer

Neighborhood Health
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Observed physical examinations and routine procedures, improving skills in history-taking and case management.
  • Engaged with patients and families during well-child checks and sick visits.
  • Examined patients under supervision, discussing immunizations and conditions such as Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
  • Gained expertise in Well Child and Bright Futures guidelines for pediatric care.
  • Utilized EMR eClinicalWorks for thorough chart reviews to enhance patient record accuracy.

Clinical Observer

Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Randalia
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Participated in bedside rounds to monitor patient progress and coordinate care transitions.
  • Managed discharges, discussing cases with consults and family members.
  • Utilized EPIC system to track patient progress and review medical notes.
  • Engaged in weekly board review sessions led by Dr. Shukla for case discussions.
  • Attended weekly "Residents Academic Half-Day," focusing on wellness and collaboration with residents.
  • Observed admissions through ED and physician sign-out processes at shift end.

Clinical Observer

St. Mary’s General Hospital (NYMC)
Passaic, NJ
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Attended daily morning sign-outs to exchange critical patient information with night team.
  • Presented two to three cases daily during bedside rounds with hospitalists and residents.
  • Engaged in residents' didactic sessions, including morning reports, noon conferences, and journal clubs.
  • Reviewed patient charts via EPIC to ensure comprehensive understanding of cases.
  • Observed resident admissions and coordinated care transitions with consultants, case managers, and social workers.
  • Observed responses to rapid responses, and codes to support emergency situations.
  • Participated in POCUS sessions and observed ultrasound-guided procedures for practical learning.
  • Ignited interest in research through collaboration with medical residents.

House Staff Physician

Everest Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Executed hybrid responsibilities across emergency medicine, inpatient internal medicine, and ICU departments.
  • Conducted history taking, clinical examinations, and immediate management of emergency cases in ED.
  • Participated in daily rounds on floors and ICU, coordinating with consultants for therapeutic planning.
  • Performed minor procedures including laceration repair, fracture splinting, and nasogastric tube insertion.
  • Executed arterial blood gas analysis and IV cannulation to support patient care.

House Staff Physician

Ministry of Health, Government of Nepal
Myagdi & Kathmandu, Nepal
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Delivered comprehensive medical services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and pediatric departments.
  • Monitored patient progress through daily rounds, facilitating timely discharges.
  • Managed 15-20 outpatient cases daily, ensuring efficient patient care.
  • Established community outreach programs and educational sessions to promote health awareness.
  • Oversaw operations as Administrative Head at Ramghat Primary Health Center, managing medication supply and equipment restocking.
  • Launched 24/7 fever clinic and teleconsultation services in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Coordinated free medical camps and awareness campaigns with local authorities to enhance community health.

Education

M.D. -

Lumbini Medical College, Kathmandu University
Nepal
11.2018

Skills

  • Patient evaluation
  • Emergency management
  • Electronic medical records
  • Clinical documentation
  • Community outreach
  • Team collaboration
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical procedures
  • Critical thinking
  • Emergency medicine
  • Medical ethics
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Patient care
  • Preventive medicine
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Manuscript formatting

Certification

  • ECFMG Certified: USMLE Step 1 Pass, Step 2 CK 250
  • Nepal Medical Council, Medical License 22898
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Awards

Full Merit-Based Scholarship to Pursue Medicine – Government of Nepal (2012)

Certificate of Appreciation – Nepal Institute of Mental Health Awareness (2024)

Certificate of Appreciation – Rotaract Club of Durbarmarg (2020), Best Dance Performer & Inter-School Poem Competition Winner

Volunteer Experience

  • NYREACH & Essen Health, Community Health Volunteer, Bronx, NY, 2024-07, 2024-08, Supported community health initiatives, house calls, and food pantry programs, Assisted in preventive care services and EMR documentation
  • Ujyalo Alternative School, Lecturer and Medical Advisor, Myagdi, Nepal, 2018-09, 2019-09, - Delivered reproductive health education to women, - Mentored youth pursuing basic and secondary education

Affiliations

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Nepal Medical Association
  • Nepal Medical Council (NMC No: 22898)

Publications

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • Guragain, A., Inban, P., Vaz C., Cheriyath, P., Nookala, V., Poudel, U., Kansakar, S., Shikhrakar, S., and Maroules,M.. (2024, May 29).Survival of primary gallbladder cancer in the United States: SEER database analysis from 2000-2020. https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.e16120
  • Kansakar, S., POUDEL, U., Guragain, A., Paudel, P., Sharma, P., Dhungana, B., Adhikari, A., & Pokhrel, P.. Prevalence and Association of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Nepal. Journal of Chitwan Medical College. December 2023; 13(46):35-41. Article URL: https://jcmc.com.np/jcmc/index.php/jcmc/article/view/1418
  • Guragain, A., Inban, P., Vaz C., Poudel, U., Cheriyath, P., Nookala, V., Kansakar, S., Shikhrakar, S., and Maroules,M.. (2024, May29). Survival and prognosis of anus, anal canal and anorectal carcinoma: Analysis of National Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database from 2000-2020. https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.e15501

Poster Presentation

  • Guragain, A., Athiyaman, S., Poudel, U., and Vaz, C.. SGIM 2024 Annual Meeting. Poster presented: P5S-183 Adenocarcinoma of the Colon Disguised as a Pericolonic Abscess - a Deceptive Diagnostic Dilemma. Boston, MA, United States of America; 05/17/2024. Https://connect.sgim.org/annualmeeting/presenters/poster-number

Oral Presentation

  • Kansakar, S., Guragain, A., Poudel, U., and Ramharack, J. . Outcomes of Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Oral presentation: CHEST 2024 Annual Meeting; 10/07/2024. Boston,MA, United States of America. Https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384524300_OUTCOMES_OF_PULMONARY_ENDARTERECTOMY_IN_CHRONIC_THROMBOEMBOLIC_PULMONARY_HYPERTENSION_PATIENTS_WITH_CORONARY_ARTERY_DISEASE

Timeline

Clinical Extern

Adena Pickaway Ross Family Physicians
07.2024 - 07.2024

Clinical Observer

Neighborhood Health
06.2024 - 06.2024

Clinical Observer

Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Randalia
04.2024 - 06.2024

Clinical Extern

Main Street Medical Providers
03.2024 - Current

Clinical Observer

St. Mary’s General Hospital (NYMC)
07.2023 - 09.2023

House Staff Physician

Everest Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2023

House Staff Physician

Ministry of Health, Government of Nepal
09.2018 - 09.2020

M.D. -

Lumbini Medical College, Kathmandu University

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