CHARAN SANKAR SANKARANARAYANAN

1) Have been taking care of patients who have suffered from CVA, Parkinsonism, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Meningitis, Encephalopathy, Myelopathies, Radiculopathies, Diabetic Nephropathy, Epilepsy and seizure disorders, Myasthenia, Bell’s palsy, Migraine, ICH, NPH, NMO & MOG spectrum disorders, Trigeminal Neuralgia, etc.

2) Can diagnose patients with Parkinsonism by undertaking adequate history, performing the proper examination and special tests such as a pull back test and device treatment plans depending upon the severity under a senior's guidance.

3) Have been counseling patients having Tension Headache with breathing and meditation techniques and several patients have reported a decline in the frequency of the headache on practicing the techniques, thereby mitigating the need for a constant analgesic support.

4) Have proposed the appropriate management for patients suffering from CVA, Disc prolapses and other radiculopathies .

5) I have a good knowledge on the usage of Botulinum toxin in Neuralgia.

6) Can interpret MRI findings of acute infarcts and haemorrhages and device treatment plans accordingly

7) Had taken care of patients with Guillain Barre Syndrome and patient's with ANA and ANCA related conditions under senior guidance .

8) Have been trained in involving the Multi-disciplinary teams such as Physiotherapist, Speech therapist in patients with hemiplegia, hemiparesis with aphasia .

9) Have observed Several Lumbar puncture for CSF analysis and therapeutic CSF removal in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus .

10)Excelled in using Hospital IT systems such as HSIS,PACS .

11) Have managed patients with Parkinsonism and Parkinson's Plus Syndrome and I have a great exposure and knowledge towards Parkinson's disease.

12) Have controlled blood sugar levels of patients with Insulin, OHAs, dietary and lifestyle advices .

13) Have admitted several patients presenting with symptoms of CVA,GBS, Parkinsonism and have taken care of the discharge summaries of the patients getting discharged under a senior supervision .

14) Attended independent ward rounds and with the chief consultant regularly.

15)Have been trained in differentiating between a dissociative pseudo seizure and a seizure and devise treatment plans accordingly .

16)I'm excelled in typing discharge summaries of the admitted Patients.

1)Underwent a clinical attachment for a period of 1 month and it helped me understand how the NHS works.

2)Was guided by the experienced consultants and colleagues who taught me the approach to patient care and team work.

3)1 week of Rheumatology outpatient and follow up clinic, 1 week of Acute Medical Unit and 2 weeks of geriatric ward duty.

4)Have attended ward rounds in the Acute medical Unit and geriatrics war.

5) In the geriatric ward, I have withdrawn blood for blood cultures, Intravenous cannulation, blood samples for investigations and have addressed patient's concerns in the most empathetic way.

6) Have clerked few patients in the Acute medical unit and have helped with taking blood for investigations, ABG, intravenous cannulation and blood cultures.

7) Have taken a seminar on SLE during the attachment, and it was assessed and reviewed by the Consultant.

1)Worked as a clinical Observer under a Spine Surgeon and attended several Spine surgeries along with the surgeon.

2)Attended the outpatient clinic and surgery regularly (>20 surgeries )

3)Can interpret various spine and other orthopedic conditions with the help of imaging modalities such as the Xray, CT and MRI under a senior guidance.

4)Inspected , cleaned and dressed up patient’s wound with strict aseptic precautions and optimum care.

5)Had performed a few Spine surgeries involving Screw placement over the cervical spine under the Senior guidance.

6)Had observed various spine surgeries such as Discectomies, Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion.

7)Interpreted various spine and other orthopedic conditions with the help of imaging modalities such as the Xray, CT and MRI under a senior guidance.

8) I also have a good exposure towards Rheumatology, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Spondylarthritis, Road Traffic Accidents, Frozen shoulder, etc.

1)Have managed of children with Intussusception, Bronchitis ,acute asthmatic exacerbation ,Acute diarrheal disease, Gastroenteritis, Febrile convulsions, Leukemia and have provided appropriate treatments with Antibiotics, Anti epileptics, antipyretics, Bronchodilators, etc.

2)Interviewed the children's parent to assess histories, investigate the concerns and complete the physical examinations.

3)Maintained accurate documentations and records to benefit other healthcare professionals ,ensuring holistic patient care.

4)Had undertaken ward rounds independently as well as under the Consultant everyday.

5)Have taken care of children in the Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient and Outpatient cases as well.

6)Provided emotional support to the child as well as to their parents and have addressed their concerns appropriately.

7)Diagnosed conditions by combining the findings from the examinations and test results under a senior guidance.

8)Educated the patient’s family members regarding the treatment plans and it’s outcomes.

9)Had made appropriate referrals for further management.

10)Attended regular teaching sessions and case based
discussions.

11)Had undertook several 24 hours duties.

12)Proficient in Hospital IT systems like PACS for a better management

Medicine -2 months, Surgery - 2 months, Emergency medicine - 1 month, O&G - 2 months, Ortho -1 month, Pediatrics -1 month, Ophthalmology & ENT - 2 weeks, Anesthesiology -2 weeks,
Psychiatry -1 month, Dermatology -2 weeks .

1) Have scrubbed in for several procedures and surgeries such as Arthroplasty, Amputation, Appendicectomy, Herniotomy, Hernioplasty, etc. under the senior supervision.

2)Have performed several sutures in wound closing under an experienced senior guidance.

3) I had worked under anesthesia for a period of 2 weeks and have observed several Epidural anesthesia and general anesthesia through out the procedure and monitored several patients in the post anesthetic care.

4) Had taken blood samples for investigations such as ABG, Blood cultures, inserted IV cannulas, Ryle’s Tube, Urinary catheterizations.

5) Had managed several emergency situations in an Emergency Unit and had performed CPR several times under an experienced senior health care care professional.

6) Have performed several Diabetic Foot debridement and wound care.

7) Closely monitored and recorded patient’s progress by writing orders and progress notes in the patient charts.

8) Performed patient examinations such as Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation and percussion and had performed special tests such as Finkelstein test to arrive at a diagnosis.

9) Excelled in typing discharge summaries, using excel sheets and using hospital management systems.

10) Have prescribed appropriate anti hypertensives and oral hyperglycemic medications under the senior supervision and have reviewed the patients periodically.

11) Have observed several bone marrow aspirations and Lumbar punctures.

12) Educated the rural public on Proper Breast feeding technique, HIV awareness and precautions to avoid the transmission, Hypertension and Diabetes and the need for regular follow up and medication compliance.

13) Had conducted seminars on topics such as Breastfeeding, Juvenile Nasal Angiofibroma, Leukemia, Colle's Fracture, Hernia.

14) Can interpret an ECG and Detect Myocardial infarction and other Cardiac problems such as Bundle Branch Block.

15) Have dealt with patients with sepsis and have devised appropriate antibiotics under a Senior guidance.

16) Had served in the COVID wards during the times of pandemic, and have taken care of patients in the ward and discharge summaries .