Rajasuganya R

Research Associate, Public Health Professional with Nursing experience over 5 years in public health research, academic program coordination, and health initiatives. Skilled in conducting literature reviews, supporting research projects, developing educational materials, coordinating academic events, and disseminating research findings through publications and presentations. Experienced in teaching, mentoring students and interns, stakeholder management, project coordination and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Proven track record in public health research, knowledge translation, and capacity-building. Holds a Master's in Public Health with certifications in healthcare quality management & medical coding. Passionate about improving health outcomes in diverse settings.

Research Associate & Public Health Trainee - Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute - Chennai, India

(2022-02)

SMAART-Population Health Informatics Centre

• Supported research project development and implementation through literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Contributed to scholarly publications, conference presentations, scientific communications, and knowledge translation activities.
• Coordinated and managed national and international public health initiatives, including the Gateway to Public Health (Gateway to PH) project in India, the USA, global countries, scholarship, and funding.
• Managed activities for the Community of Population Health Informatics (COPHI) discussion forum activities, including development of discussion content, weekly discussion posts, educational resources, and participant engagement strategies.
• Developed academic modules, learning materials, assessments, assignments, and evaluations for nursing, dental and medical student education.
• Contributed to curriculum development and competency-based learning activities in research and public health.
• Conducted lectures and academic sessions to teach undergraduate nursing, medical, and dental students.
• Assisted in planning, organizing, and conducting academic webinars, panel discussions, awareness campaigns, and workshops during public health events.
• Supervised interns in academic, research works in providing guidance on literature review, data collection, scientific writing, and dissemination.
• Assisted in the monitoring and maintenance of projects under Well-Being Dashboard, COPHI Dashboard, and Gateway to Public Health Dashboard.
• Maintained academic records, attendance tracking, assessment documentation, and evaluation reports of students.

Staff Nurse - Hamad Medical Corporation - Doha, Qatar

(2021-02 - 2021-08)

• Conducted pre-vaccination assessments and eligibility screenings for COVID-19 vaccination programs.
• Maintained strict cold chain protocols and prepared Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for administration.
• Documented patient data and updated vaccination records using the Cerner system.
• Provided post-vaccination assessments, patient education, and adverse event reporting.

Infection Control Nurse - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research - Chennai, India

(2013-10 - 2014-07)

• Applied PPE protocols in high-risk healthcare environments to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Implemented infection control measures to reduce transmission risks in hospital settings.
• Ensured compliance with infection prevention protocols (standard, contact, droplet) in critical areas like emergency rooms and operating theatres.
• Conducted research and root cause analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of infection control practices.
• Delivered training programs on infection control best practices for healthcare employees.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Occupational and Environmental Health - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) (2016)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Nursing - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) (2013)