Punam Malani
MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner
- (940) 437-4159
- hi@punammalani.com
- www.punammalani.com
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- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Highly dedicated and skilled advanced practice registered nurse, nurse practitioner focused on providing exceptional patient-first care with warmth and personal pride. Hold an extensive background in caring for patients of all ages of life span in ambulatory, hospital, and community setting. Provide consistent, patient-centered, individualized, quality holistic care to patients of all ages and their caregivers. Hold the reputation of a great team player and conduct self with the highest ethical standards, professionalism, and dignity.
Professional Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)
- Managed acute and chronic conditions including Diabetes, hypertension, Dementia, Headache’s, Stroke management, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, heart failure, hypothyroidism, GERD, pancreatitis, UTI, obesity, mental health disorders, migraine, and dermatologic conditions.
- Responsible for obtaining pertinent H&P and developing a plan of care with appropriate labs, diagnostics, medication therapy, and specialist consultation.
- Performed procedures including EKG readings, pap smears, and other minor procedures.
- Provided patient education on care plans, disease prevention, and vaccinations.
Neurology RN
- Triaged pediatric patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy, HA’s, concussions, neuropsychological disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and sleep disorders.
- Performed patient/caregiver-focused education for seizure safety and headache/sleep hygiene protocols.
- Monitoring and reporting of medication management and safety in collaboration with neurology physicians.
- Monitoring and reporting of abnormal labs for medication dose adjustments.
- Delegation of tasks to medical assistant and front desk personal.
- Obtaining prior authorization for medications and procedures such as MRI, EEG, and genetic testing as per physician reports.
- Leadership role in monitoring and scheduling of electroencephalogram (EEG) patient monitoring.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN
- Provided direct patient care for premature newborns with diagnosis RDS, feeding intolerance, sepsis, TTN, NEC, and PPHN.
- Supervised care for premature infants on ventilator support.
- Acted as a charge nurse role and assisted with high-risk deliveries including all c-section deliveries.
Clinical Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern (360 hours)
- Cared for adult patients with numerous acute and chronic health conditions.
- Pediatric patient care for routine annual exams, anticipatory guidance, acute respiratory ailments, and chronic health condition monitoring.
- Bed-side procedures performed such as EKG readings, joint injections, incision/drainage of abscesses, pap smear, and allergy immunotherapy.
- Prepared written prescription orders for drugs/controlled substances.
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern (40 hours)
- Assessed health maintenance of pediatric patients from preterm to adolescent.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions including respiratory/gastric viral exanthems, pneumonia, feeding intolerance, developmental delays, orthopedic abnormalities, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
- Provided anticipatory guidance and ensured up-to-date vaccination records per the developmental age group.
- Educated on primary/secondary prevention including assessment of child abuse, failure to thrive, and obesity.
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern (90 hours)
- Evaluated numerous acute conditions including CP, asthma/COPD exacerbations, respiratory viral/bacterial pathology, trauma wounds, dog/cat bites, fractures, sprains, lumbar strains, bacterial/viral dermatologic infections, burns, seizures, gastroenteritis, and sports-related injuries.
- Performed procedures: suture placement/removal; abscess I&D; and fracture splint placement.
- Coordinated patient care with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern (90 hours)
- Performed comprehensive, patient-focused, and preventive care in family planning, and women’s health care.
- Provided care for obstetric patients up to 32 weeks’ gestation and post- partum.
- Examined patients with AUB, STDs, infertility, menopause, and other uro- gynecologic conditions.
- Practiced bedside procedures: placement/removal of IUD’s and Nexplanon.
Family Nurse Practitioner Intern (180 hours)
- Performed comprehensive care for patients (16 years – 90+ years of age) with acute and chronic health conditions including pain management, substance abuse, pulmonary embolism, DVT’s, PT/INR monitoring, stroke, chest pain, uncontrolled hypertension/diabetes, hypothyroidism, autoimmune sequelae, and psychiatric disorders.
- Promoted patient health and well-being through physical examinations, screenings, and diagnostic tests.