"The Chronicles of Indigenous healers:- Journey of healing and empowerment "   Please Join us on the next episode of our DirectShifts stories with  @Rosaana Conforme, on  10th March, Wednesday at 11.30am EST . 

 Rosaana Conforme is an experienced Indigenous Latinx Psychotherapist, Clinician, Manager, and Social Justice Spiritual Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Program Management, Emphatic and Reflective Supervision, Trauma Therapy, MSW Student Field Instruction, Student Counseling, Direct Service Practice, Crisis Intervention and Case Management.  

 Rosaana is Experienced in diverse therapeutic approaches that are culturally tailored and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Supportive Psychotherapy and Problem Solving Therapy, particularly focused on Complex Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma, Sexual and Family violence and the Intersect of Culture, Poverty and Immigration, PTSD symptomology and inner child work.  

 Rosaana is a strong research professional with a Master of Social Work - MSW from Fordham University and Master in Education-MSEd focused in Rehabilitation Counseling from Hunter College. Currently a PhD Student at Fordham University.

Sinika Calloway, a licensed social worker, therapist, author, and career coach, currently serves as Baker Fellowship Program Manager at the University of Pittsburgh.  For over thirteen years, Sinika has been committed to the profession of social work.  She has worked to empower students and professionals to continue their social work education and to obtain licensure.  

  Sinika is a native of Gadsden, Alabama, who earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from historically Black Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama.  Her social work experience ranges in child welfare, non-profit management, medical social work, workforce development, and clinical counseling.   She earned a masters degree in social work with a concentration in family & child welfare also from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama.  

 She has contributed articles to The New Social Worker Magazine and was a contributing writer, featured in the hospice and palliative care section, of The Changing Faces of Healthcare Social Work: Fourth Edition. She was also a contributing writer, featured in the African Americans and End of Life Issues section of Health and Wellness for People of Color: An Encyclopedia of Issues, Problems, and Solutions. 

   In January 2017, Sinika published How I Passed the Social Work Licensure Exam And How You Can Too in hopes of inspiring social work graduates and professionals to never give up on their dreams of becoming a licensed social worker.   In December 2019 and in March 2020, she donated money to two social workers to help cover a portion of their social work licensure registration fees. 

Through a social work Facebook group, her social work licensure registration giveaway inspired other social workers to donate money to other aspiring social work licensees as well.   In November 2019, she started a business, Grief Tees & Things, to help connect those who are grieving and to help start conversations surrounding grief, loss, and adjustment. Sinika recently completed clinical hours toward the licensed clinical social work exam. 

 Sinika is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and previously served as the Northern Representative and Board Member of NASW-Alabama Chapter.    She was voted Social Worker of the Year by her employer in 2014.  She has presented at social work conferences and has served as a mentor to social work students and graduates.

From bugs to rocks, it’s not unusual for kids to bring home interesting things they find in nature. Dr. Forrest W. Jones MD was no different. It was that curiosity for what makes a living thing thrive, or decline, that directed his path to medical school.  Today, Dr. Jones is providing compassionate care to a specific group of people he greatly respects and wants to see thrive—seniors. 

  Mr. Jones has been a Family Physician for over 40 years. He earned his doctorate in medicine at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Cook county Hospital in Chicago. 

  You as a clinician face barriers to having end-of-life conversations.  You recognize that without an advance care plan, your patients and their loved ones can be overwhelmed with emotion, and can be dissatisfied and confused by poor communication.

  The Caring End approach helps clinicians overcome knowledge, time, and lack-of-readiness limitations in themselves and in their patients. 

   #endoflifecare

This is an exclusive LIVE podcast with our COO Vamshikrishna gunukula  and Dr. Brent C Jackson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

Dr. Brent C Jackson is the VP/Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health/Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, California. 

Dr. Jackson is a physician executive experienced with leadership in the areas of pandemic management, organizational change, quality/process improvement, and inpatient/outpatient Utilization Management.  He has Broad clinical background with experience as a full-time General Surgeon spanning 14 years with practice in solo, small, and large medical groups operating out of both medium and large community hospitals. He is Effective at team-building, conflict resolution, and developing institutional influence.   

Nurses can help transform the nation's health care system, create healthier communities, and build a Culture of Health. But what are the keys to nurse leadership? From stepping outside of your comfort zone to finding a mentor, explore the leaders from the Future of Nursing.

DirectShifts is working to promote nurse leadership and join us live with our COO as he interviews and find out how you can get involved,   Dr. Alisha Cornell is an experienced nurse leader, nurse educator, clinical consultant, and nurse informaticist, who understands the role of executive nurse leaders as well as the impact of healthcare on the lives of nurses.   

Her combination of formal education and lived experiences provides a platform of inspiring others through self-awareness and a purpose driven life. Her commitment to impacting the lives of nurses through servant leadership is driven by her history of managing dynamic nursing teams and conquering life one day at a time.  

 She is a strong advocate for improving self-care among nurses, equal access to healthcare in underserved populations, and improving community health education concerning mental health and social determinants of health.  

Cheers to Nurses! Join us Live.     #nurses

Smile! "Its Saturday with Sai " & Dr. Akankasha Goyal, MD

National Donor Day (Feb 14)  is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye, and tissue donation. By educating and sharing the Donate Life message, we can each take small steps every day to help save and heal more lives, and honor the donor’s legacy of generosity and compassion.

National Donor Day is a time to focus on all types of donation—organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets, and marrow. It's also a day to recognize those who have given and received the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation, are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant, and those who died waiting because an organ was not donated in time.  

At DirectShifts we always strive to make the perfect match between medical professionals,providers Clinicians and healthcare organizations, employers across the country - our clients and employees truly are the heart of our business.

We love our staff,clinicians,employers and all the healthcare professionals out in the field! Thanks for all you do!!! 

~ Sai Kumar Thumuluru, PhD, MBA

#HappyDonorDay​ #DonateOrgans​ #SaveLives​ #DonateLife​ 

   #ShareTheLove​ #healthtech​​ #community​​ #FiresideChats​​ #smileitsSaturday​​ #sai​​ #saithumuluru​​ #SaturdayswithSai​​ #DirectShifts​​ #Clinicians 

Happy Saturday Clinicians!.  Here is our "Smile! It's Saturday with Sai" 

  And today we had Dr.Shruti Tiwari MD as our Surprise guest on the Show. One of our First Physicians who signed-up on the DirectShifts platform.  Dr. Shruti Tiwari, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist in Elmhurst, NY. She graduated with honors in 2007. 

Having more than 14 years of diverse experiences, especially in PSYCHIATRY, Dr. Shruti A Tiwari affiliates with Elmhurst Hospital Center, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation.

 Dr. Tiwari was board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry.    

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy.   

Specialties : Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist    

Hospital affiliations : Elmhurst Hospital Center  Board certifications 

American Board of Psychiatry Certification in Psychiatry

 American Board of Psychosomatic Medicine Certification in Psychosomatic Medicine

Parenting is a challenge even during the best of times. Get tips on navigating conversations during a pandemic.  Build stronger relationships with your families — and save your sanity — by understanding and harnessing temperament.  

From listening to a child’s feelings and providing quality time, to taking care of yourself and staying calm, discover ways to increase your impact, and find calm and positivity in challenging times. Get tips for working through a crisis with children with all ages. 

 BRYAN is here to provide tips, resources, and insights to support our wellbeing and help us thrive during these challenging times with Emotional Learning and Social Skills for All Children. 

Discover ways to teach new things to your kids with games and activities  Tune-in for the next Episode of DirectShifts Stories as our COO Vamshikrishna gunukula interviews Bryan Anderson,MSW,LCSW 

 #pandemicparenting #angrykids #angermanagement #parenting #children #parentingtip #parenthood #behaviormanagement #anger #parentingadvice #parentingtips #freeresources #parentingteens #parenteducation #parentingonlinecourse #parenting #positiveparents #parentingcoach #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #parentingwithpurpose

Tune in Live with our Coo Vamshikrishna gunukula as he interviews   Dr.Clayton Ramsue, M.D., CPE, CHCQM, CCHP-P, FAAFP  Physician Executive|Healthcare Leadership/Career Coach Diversity & Inclusion Consultant| Speaker| Author   on Mon 1st February 01:30pm CST  on the topic "How is Healthcare's evolution changing everyone's role? How can you Emerge as Leader in Healthcare?  "   

Dr.Ramsue helps organizations and individuals create the best versions of themselves to succeed in the healthcare market. He is a native of Philadelphia, PA.

 He is a veteran of both the U. S. Navy and Air force, retiring after 25 years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel. He received his Bachelors’ degree in Biology from South Carolina State University, his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and residency training from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He holds a Masters’ in Healthcare management from Troy University and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Family Medicine.    

Dr. Ramsue has held progressive leadership positions during his career including Senior Medical Officer, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, Regional Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs.   He has distinguished himself by obtaining additional certifications including Certified Physician Executive (CPE), Certified Healthcare Quality Management ( CHCQM), Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional – Physician ( CCHP-P), Master Project Manager ( MPM), Certified International Project Manager ( CIPM), Six Sigma Black belts – Professional and Lean Healthcare,  Certified Executive Coach  ( CEC), Board Certified Coach ( BCC) and specialty niche Coach in Healthcare Leadership Development.