Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
Operated with a willingness to embrace chance and adapt strategies accordingly.
Effectively supported various initiatives with a range of timelines.
Maintained an eagerness to add to my knowledge and skills.
Worked in accordance with company values to achieve future goals.
Promoted a positive public image for the company and worked to control the dissemination of information.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Microbiologist,Infection Control Office
Prashanth hospital
Chennai
10.2019 - 12.2024
Prepared reports summarizing results from microbial testing activities.
Reviewed laboratory procedures and equipment specifications to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
Identified new techniques for improving the accuracy and efficiency of bacterial detection processes.
Assessed compliance with industry standards for microbiological safety in food processing operations.
Participated in internal audits to verify adherence to established guidelines.
Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Laboratory Di
Panimalar Medical college hospital & Research Institute
Chennai
12.2019 - 03.2024
Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
Edited course materials such as syllabus or lecture notes prior to their distribution.
Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
Supervised independent research projects conducted by undergraduates or graduates.
Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
Provided guidance for student thesis and dissertation work.
Mentored and assisted with student-centered activities on campus to establish professional relationships.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
Researched and wrote articles for professional journals and publications.
Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
Developed and implemented laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Advised students working on thesis and dissertation projects related to areas of expertise in the lab.
Conducted regular meetings with lab personnel to discuss progress on projects and any issues that may arise.
Maintained records documenting all activities performed by members of the laboratory team.
Coordinated with external vendors for procurement of supplies needed for experiments being conducted in the lab.
Managed staff recruitment, performance reviews, training and professional development of laboratory personnel.
Monitored lab operations for quality control purposes.
Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional projects related to research initiatives in the lab.
Drafted reports summarizing findings from research studies conducted by laboratory personnel.
Provided technical guidance in support of research activities within the laboratory.
Directed the design, development, and implementation of new laboratory technologies and processes.
Ensured all lab equipment was properly calibrated and maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
Organized conferences and seminars featuring topics related to laboratory sciences.
Performed troubleshooting duties when necessary to resolve technical issues arising during experiments or other tasks associated with running a successful laboratory environment.
Created annual budget plans for laboratory equipment purchases and maintenance costs.
Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
Provided oversight in the development of new disinfection methods and technologies.
Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
Assisted in developing policies for the safe handling of hazardous materials such as bloodborne pathogens.
Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
Educated healthcare personnel on the importance of hand hygiene practices and the use of personal protective equipment.
Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
Assessed individual patient needs in order to provide optimal protection from infectious agents.
Inspected facilities regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne contaminants.
Advised medical teams on best practices when caring for immunocompromised patients or those at high risk for contracting infections.
Analyzed laboratory cultures to determine whether an outbreak is occurring or not.
Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
Created educational materials about various types of infections, their symptoms, and treatments for distribution among staff members.
Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
Ensured that all patient care equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized according to established guidelines.
Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
Participated in disaster preparedness drills related to infectious diseases.
Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
Utilized graphic tools to present quality performance improvement projects.
Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues.
Developed educational programs for hospital personnel, patients and families to enhance knowledge of infection control.
Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications, and attending activities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
Tutor,Microbiology
Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital
Chennai
02.2017 - 02.2018
Education
PGDFM - Family Medicine
Christian Medical College
Christian Medical College,Vellore
06-2024
MD - Microbiology
SRM Medical College And Research Centre
Chennai
10-2016
M.B.B.S - Medicine
Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
03-2008
HSC -
Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
04-2002
Skills
Microbial Identification
Laboratory Management
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Outbreak investigation
Quality Control Procedures
Infectious disease control
Molecular diagnostics
Quality Manager
Teaching Undergraduate medical students and Nursing students
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship Building
Adaptability and Flexibility
Task Prioritization
Continuous Improvement
Professionalism
Husbandname
Mr. K.SRINIVASAN
Maritalstatus
MARRIED
Personal Qualifications
MBBS, MD (MICROBIOLOGY)
Areas Of Excellence
Laboratory Director of Molecular Virology lab (COVID-19 testing lab) for in Panimalar Medical college hospital & Research Institute from July 2020 to March 2024
Hospital infection control officer in Panimalar Medical college hospital & Research Institute. Capable of providing advice on hospital policies for infection control, antibiotic policies, risk assessment and management of accidental exposures to infection(February 2020 to March 2024).
Deputy Quality Manager for the Central Lab (February 2020 to March 2024).
Quality Officer for 1 NABH audit 2023
Have been trained in ISO 15189:2012 and 15189: 2022 guidelines.
Teaching of undergraduate medical students, postgraduates and nursing students from 2013.
Participated in 5 NABL audits for Molecular Virology lab and Central Lab and 4 NABH audits till date.
Attended JIPMER HIC workshop in 2021 and AMSP workshop in 2023
Completed 1 funded project on Tuberculosis by State Operational Research on Tuberculosis
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/16/84
Publications
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Wound Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital P. Nanthini Devi and Chitralekha Saikumar. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6 Number 10 (2017) pp. 3472-3479
The Seroprevalence of Dengue in a Tertiary Care Hospital S. Dhivya Lakshmi, P. Nanthini Devi and Chitralekha Saikumar. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 09 (2018)
Multi Drug Resistant Acinetobacter Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Hospital P. Nanthini Devi and S. Gomathi. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 04 (2018)
A Study of Incidence and Microbiological Profile of Ventilator Associated Tracheobronchitis (VAT) in a Tertiary Care Hospital P. Nanthini Devi and S. Gomathi. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 04 (2018)
Biofilm Production by Organisms Causing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia P. Nanthini Devi and S. Gomathi. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 02 (2018)
Characteristics of Monomicrobial and Polymicrobial Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Nanthini Devi P et al. JMSCR Volume 06 Issue 03 March 2018
Cryptosporidiosis in a Child with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: A Case Report. Nanthini Devi P.1, Gomathi S. Int J Cur Res Rev | Vol 10
Issue 4
February 2018
Zika Virus: An Emerging Vector Borne Disease. Nanthini Devi P and Chitralekha S. RRJMHS | Volume 7 | Issue 1 | February, 2018
Mickymaray S, Alfaiz F, Paramasivam A, Veeraraghavan V, Periadurai N, Surapaneni K et al. Rhaponticin suppresses osteosarcoma through the inhibition of PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28 (2021) 3641-3649
Veeraraghavan VP, Periadurai ND, Karunakaran T, Hussain S, Surapaneni KM, Jiao X.Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Scutellaria barbata and coating on the cotton fabric for antimicrobial applications and wound healing activity in fibroblast cells (L929). Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021; 28(7):3633-3640.
Thanigaimani GD, Kodam S, Ranjit VD, Devi NP, Mohanram K, KrishnaMohan S, Padmanabahan S. Evaluation of Dry Swab Direct RTPCR Method for Detection of SARS-Cov2 in a Tertiary Care Hospital.International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15(9); 286-292
Alexander AC,Devi NP, Padmanabahan S,Velmurugan AR, Surendra Kumar S, Mohanram K, KrishnaMohan S. Seroprevalance of IgG Antibodies against SARS CoV-2 in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024; 16(1); 288-298
Velmurugan S, Reddy JS, Nivethini S, Padmanabahan S, Devi NP, Mohanram K, Martin Jeya Prakash GR, KrishnaMohan S. Comparison of Diagnostic Performance between Abbott Id Now TM & RealTime PCR for the Detection of SARS COV-2 in a Tertiary Care Hospital.International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15(11); 1205-1214
Reddy JS, Padmanabhan S, Nivethini S, Devi NP, Vaithiyalingam AK, Velmurugan AR, Mohanram K. Krishna Mohan S. Comparing the diagnostic performance between Rapid antigen and RTPCR for the detection of SARS CoV2 in a tertiary care hospital in South India. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15 (12); 1139-1151
Affiliations
Travel
Sports
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
State rank holder in Higher secondary school leaving examination 2002
Science club leader in the high school
Volley ball player -state level till high school
Laboratory director of Molecular virology lab(COBID-19 testing lab)
Deputy Quality Manager of Central laboratory
Hospital Infection control officer
Certification
JIPMER Hopaital Infection Control workshop-2021
JIPMER Antimicrobial stewardship program -2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Laboratory Di
Panimalar Medical college hospital & Research Institute
12.2019 - 03.2024
Consultant Microbiologist,Infection Control Office
Prashanth hospital
10.2019 - 12.2024
Tutor,Microbiology
Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2018
PGDFM - Family Medicine
Christian Medical College
MD - Microbiology
SRM Medical College And Research Centre
M.B.B.S - Medicine
Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
HSC -
Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
JIPMER Hopaital Infection Control workshop-2021
JIPMER Antimicrobial stewardship program -2023
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