PRAVEEN BABU VELAMATI
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Emergency Medicine and Occupational Health Physician with 15+ years of clinical experience, combining extensive emergency department practice with industrial/occupational health experience. Experienced in rapid assessment and management of critically ill and injured patients, trauma, medical emergencies, airway and emergency procedures, triage and patient-flow management. Occupational health experience includes worker medical examinations, fitness assessment, industrial and occupational hazard awareness, first-aid and emergency-response training, disaster preparedness, and safe handling of hazardous materials. Committed to patient safety, preventive health, quality care and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Physician
Brandix Manufacturing Company and other Industries
06.2014 - Current
- Conducted medical examinations to evaluate employees' fitness for specific duties, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Train employees in disaster management and emergency preparedness.
- Advise employees on safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Trained staff and workers on industrial and occupational hazards, enhancing awareness and preparedness for first aid.
- Conduct practical demonstrations for quick-response teams during industrial emergencies, including CPR, accidents, trauma and fire-related emergencies.
- Provide training and advice regarding medical procedures and protocols.
- Developed and distributed safety procedures and guidelines for equipment operation, promoting safe practices in the workplace.
Emergency Physician
GITAM Hospital
Visakhapatnam
05.2017 - Current
- Provide timely medical care to critically ill and injured patients in the Emergency Department.
- Respond promptly to life-threatening emergencies and coordinate immediate stabilization.
- Managed disaster and polytrauma cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients presenting with a broad range of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
- Perform emergency intubation and procedures such as central venous catheterization.
- Operated and managed emergency equipment, including cardiac defibrillators, syringe pumps, and mechanical ventilators, to support critical patient care.
- Directed patient flow in the Emergency Department, optimizing triage and treatment processes., including triage of incoming cases.
- Collaborated with health professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Perform minor surgical procedures including suturing lacerations and removal of moles/cysts.
Emergency Medicine Resident
Apollo Hospitals
Visakhapatnam
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Diagnosed and managed emergencies including myocardial infarction, hypertensive and hypotensive emergencies, status epilepticus, status asthmaticus, snakebite, stroke and shock.
- Performed and interpreted laboratory investigations as part of emergency assessment.
- Maintained accurate patient records to ensure effective treatment and continuity of care.
- Communicated potential prognoses of diseases and traumatic conditions to inform patient care decisions.
- Maintained safety and quality measures and followed infection-prevention precautions.
- Coordinated and delegated workflow among nurses and residents to optimize patient management.
- Adhered to safety protocols during medical procedures.
- Received training/exposure in Cardiac, Medical and Neuro ICU settings.
Casualty Medical Officer / In-Charge
GMSR
Visakhapatnam
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients in the Emergency Department.
- Reviewed patient history and documentation to ensure accurate care delivery and charge submission.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis and patient needs to enhance care outcomes.
Casualty Medical Officer
Queens NRI Hospital
Visakhapatnam
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided timely medical care to critically ill and injured patients.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients in the Emergency Department, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Assessed patients' medical needs and delivered appropriate treatments, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Managed patient flow, including triage of incoming cases.
- Led team of paramedics, delivering guidance and support during high-pressure emergency situations.
Education
MBA - Hospital Administration
ISBM University
Chhattisgarh01-2020
Diploma - Emergency Medicine
Royal Liverpool Academy
UK01-2018
MBBS -
Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences
Vizianagaram01-2009
Associate Fellow in Industrial Health (AFIH) -
Directorate General of Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DG FASLI), ESI Hospital
Hyderabad, TelanganaSkills
- Emergency assessment, triage & resuscitation
- Airway management & emergency intubation
- Central venous access and emergency procedures
- Trauma and poly-trauma management
- Cardiac and respiratory emergencies
- Emergency intubation
- Defibrillator use and CPR
- Critical care, ventilator management & ICU exposure
- Patient-flow management and multidisciplinary coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient examination
- Fitness assessment for specific duties
- Occupational health & worker medical examinations
- Industrial/occupational hazard and first-aid training
- Disaster preparedness & industrial emergency response
- Stroke, seizure and shock management
- Respiratory arrest and acute respiratory emergencies
- Stroke and neurological emergencies
- Ascitic/pleural tapping
- Central venous lines
- ECG coding/knowledge
- Treatment-plan creation
- Clinical decision-making
- Trauma and poly-trauma
- Cardiac emergencies and CPR
- Clinical decision-making
Personal Information
Title: EMERGENCY MEDICINE & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN
Certification
Fellowship in Diabetology, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), 2016 | Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, New Delhi, AHA – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Emergency Physician
GITAM Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Emergency Medicine Resident
Apollo Hospitals
04.2016 - 05.2017
Occupational Health Physician
Brandix Manufacturing Company and other Industries
06.2014 - Current
Casualty Medical Officer / In-Charge
GMSR
05.2014 - 04.2016
Casualty Medical Officer
Queens NRI Hospital
05.2011 - 04.2012
MBA - Hospital Administration
ISBM University
Diploma - Emergency Medicine
Royal Liverpool Academy
MBBS -
Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences
Associate Fellow in Industrial Health (AFIH) -
Directorate General of Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DG FASLI), ESI Hospital