Helen rathna Chellian

Dedicated and accomplished Nurse Leader with 31+ years of progressive nursing experience across India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Expertise in Pediatric Intensive Care, Critical Care, nursing administration, staff leadership, training, and quality improvement. Skilled in leading nursing teams, implementing policies and protocols, and supporting compliance with international healthcare standards including JCI and CBAHI.

Nursing Superintendent - Medway Hospital

(2025-11 - 2026-07)

• Led nursing operations and coordinated nursing services to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Supervised nursing staff, supported staffing and deployment, and promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• Supported quality improvement, patient safety, documentation, and accreditation readiness initiatives.

Team Leader Nurse - Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore - Coimbatore

(2023-02 - 2025-02)

1,500-bed Multispecialty Unit

• Supervised and coordinated a large team of nurses across multiple departments.
• Ensured adherence to patient safety protocols and hospital standards.
• Led staff development programs and performance evaluations.

Pediatric ICU Nurse / Charge Nurse - National Guard Health Affairs, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital - Al Madinah

(2013-11 - 2022-11)

750-bed facility

• Provided advanced critical care for pediatric patients in a busy tertiary care ICU.
• Mentored junior staff and implemented training sessions on ICU protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Charge Nurse – PICU - Security Forces Hospital - Riyadh

(2011-11 - 2013-03)

450-bed facility

• Managed the pediatric intensive care unit including staff allocation and patient care coordination.
• Ensured compliance with CBAHI standards and quality measures.

RN I Charge Nurse – Pediatric Ward / PICU - King Khalid Military City Hospital - Saudi Arabia

(2002-10 - 2010-12)

800-bed facility

• Delivered pediatric and intensive care nursing, transitioning to charge nurse role.
• Supervised nursing staff and coordinated care in high-pressure settings.

Staff Nurse - Taha Medical & Dental Center - Abu Dhabi

(2000-01 - 2001-12)

30-bed facility

• Delivered direct patient care in a medical and dental clinical setting.

Staff Nurse - Dr. Nandhakumar Hospital - Tamil Nadu

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Provided inpatient nursing care and supervised junior staff.

Senior Clinical Instructor & Ward Sister – Pediatrics - Bethesda Hospital & School of Nursing - Tamil Nadu

(1994-01 - 2000-12)

300-bed facility

• Taught and supervised nursing students in pediatric nursing.
• Managed pediatric ward operations and mentored junior nurses.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (1990-01 - 1994-12)

Higher Secondary (10+2) - Holy Cross Higher Secondary Matriculation School

Diploma in Computer Software - Computer Software (2001-01 - 2002-12)