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LAVANYA R

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at NIMHANS, excelling in health program management and team collaboration. Adept at data collection and public speaking, driving impactful brain health initiatives across diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

District Coordinator

NIMHANS
Kolar
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated all activities related to the Brain Health Initiative (BHI) program across Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and District Hospitals, ensuring smooth implementation and effective outreach.
  • Facilitated tele-neurology and tele-monitoring consultations, acting as a key liaison between physicians at NIMHANS, general hospitals, and PHCs to enhance patient care access.
  • Organized and conducted training programs for primary care physicians, implemented screening and awareness initiatives, and maintained strong communication with state health program officers.
  • Provided supervisory support to the multidisciplinary brain health team, working collaboratively with NIMHANS personnel to optimize team performance.
  • Meticulously scheduled, documented, and reported daily BHI activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely updates.
  • Provided comprehensive awareness programs and training to medical officers, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and members of the public.

Field Data Collector

NIMHANS
Bangalore
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Planned and coordinated field data collection activities, including liaising with local authorities to ensure smooth and ethical execution.
  • Proficiently administered psychiatric survey instruments to participants in accordance with project protocols.
  • Undertook field data collection diligently, adhering strictly to the established project plan and timelines.
  • Implemented robust data management practices, including daily data backups and meticulous record-keeping to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Generated comprehensive daily and weekly reports on data collection progress and findings, adhering to the specified project format.

Women Counselor

Bengaluru City Police
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Ensuring police intervention and protection for women in distress.
  • Being part of a rescue team, including a dedicated vehicle, to respond to calls for assistance and provide necessary action.
  • Collaboration with NGOs and volunteers: Working closely with NGOs and volunteers to provide shelter, support, and rehabilitation services.
  • Participating in training programs to enhance skills in handling sensitive situations, and providing effective counseling and support.

Education

Master of science - psychology

Maharani s women's art's commerce management college
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2021

Bachelor's of arts - psychology, journalism, optional English

Maharani s women's art's commerce management college
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2018

Skills

  • Mental health diagnostics
  • Data collection techniques
  • Health program management
  • Training and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking

Projects

Hierarchical needs of teachers inventory Learning style scale among college students (desaturation)

Areas Of Interest

  • Mental health counseling
  • Psychological assessment
  • Guidance and emotional support
  • Trauma & depression

Languages

kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

District Coordinator

NIMHANS
01.2024 - Current

Field Data Collector

NIMHANS
09.2023 - 01.2024

Women Counselor

Bengaluru City Police
01.2021 - 08.2023

Master of science - psychology

Maharani s women's art's commerce management college

Bachelor's of arts - psychology, journalism, optional English

Maharani s women's art's commerce management college

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