PRIYANKA ARLAGADDA
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Engaging Family Physician skilled at working with full age range of patients. Detail-oriented in checking patients' symptoms, ordering laboratory tests and developing on-point treatment plans. Continuously studies research to stay current on latest information and therapies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Practitioner
Alfred Road Medical Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
Full-time General Practitioner
Glenrock Country Practice
09.2020 - Current
- Obtaining relevant history from patients and performing basic physical examinations to determine overall health
- Analysing patient medical charts to aid in a diagnosis
- Delegating tasks such as sample collection and blood work to healthcare assistants
- Examining patients to determine the presence of common viruses and infections
- Explaining diagnosis to patients who need to see a specialist
- Management of antenatal patients and follow up in hospital during the delivery time
- Management of Women's and Men's Health conditions especially STI's and reproductive concerns
- Giving paediatric immunisations, adult vaccinations, and travel vaccinations.
Full-Time General Practitioner
Thumbay Newlife Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2016
- History taking, physical examinations, sending for investigations and management of all patients
- Examined patients, using medical instruments and equipment
- Ordered various tests and analyses, to provide information on patients' condition
- Analyzed reports and results of tests and examination to diagnose the condition
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
- Referred patients to dermatologist for specialized treatment
- Applied Botox injection for cosmetic purposes
- Refer patients to medical specialists or another practitioner when necessary
- Prescribe and administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatment as necessary.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans to maintain patient comfort.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
- Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatments.
- Designed individualized plans with patients for [Type] illnesses, working closely with insurance companies, specialists and care providers for best-in-class treatments.
Education
On General Registration -
Australian Medical Council
Internship -
Osmania General Hospital
01.2014
Medical Degree (MBBS) -
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, India
01.2013
Skills
- Venepuncture
- Endotracheal Intubation
- FAST scan
- Defibrillation
- ECG
- Reading x-rays
- Interpretation of blood and urine results
- Spirometry
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (basic and advanced life skills)
- Ventilation including simple airway measure
- Urethral catheterization
- Infiltration with local anaesthetic including ring blocks
- Intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous injection
- Setting up IV drips and managing fluids
- Bandaging
- Suturing and wound care
- Passing an intragastric tube
- Application of plaster to closed fracture
- Management of plaster
- Syringing wax from ears
- Packing a nose
- Removal of a non-central foreign body from the eye
- Reduction of a dislocation
- Episiotomy
- Draining an abscess
- Joint aspiration
- Aspiration of spontaneous non-tension pneumothorax
- Insertion of an intercostal catheter
- Intercostal Drainage
- Chest tube placement
- Pericardiocentesis
- Reduction of a simple fracture
- Proficient in the management of common emergency presentations
Gaps In Practice
- 07/14/2016, 06/10/2018, Studied Master of Health Informatics at University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
- 06/10/2018, 07/20/2018, Studied for AMC MCQ exam and gave exam
- 10/21/2018, 05/31/2019, Worked as EMR Project Assistant at Western Health Footscray Hospital, Melbourne
- 06/01/2019, 02/27/2020, Passed Clinical exam and Pesci exam, Did workshops and CPD
Registration History
- Telangana Medical Council, Hyderabad, 01/08/2020
- Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Hyderabad, 02/28/2020
- Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Vijayawada, India, 11/21/2014, 11/20/2019
Medical Licenses
- AMC Certificate, 2170431, Australian Medical Council
- Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, India
Timeline
General Practitioner
Alfred Road Medical Centre
12.2022 - Current
Full-time General Practitioner
Glenrock Country Practice
09.2020 - Current
Full-Time General Practitioner
Thumbay Newlife Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2016
On General Registration -
Australian Medical Council
Internship -
Osmania General Hospital
Medical Degree (MBBS) -
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, India
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