Biography
Mrs. Ramiya Sivanathan is a passionate and experienced nursing professional with a master’s degree in child health nursing from Pondicherry University, India. With over 8 years of clinical and academic experience across India and the Caribbean, she has developed a robust skill set in pediatric, neonatal, and general nursing care. Her career spans roles such as Nursing Supervisor at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, and Registered Nurse & Midwife at the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences.
Currently residing in Grenada, West Indies, Mrs. Ramiya contributes to nursing education as a Volunteer Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing, St. George’s University. She is actively involved in both clinical mentorship and academic instruction and has contributed to research projects focused on maternal and child health, including studies on breastfeeding practices and educational interventions for mothers.
Her professional development includes certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Neonatal Cardiac Resuscitation. She has presented posters at international nursing conferences and remains committed to evidence-based practice, compassionate patient care, and continuous quality improvement. Mrs. Ramiya’s research interests align with public health nursing, maternal-child healthcare, and health education in multicultural settings.
Contact Information
473-459-8608
Areas of Interest
- Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
- Maternal and Neonatal Care
- Nursing Education and Clinical Skill Development
- Community Health and Preventive Care
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Puducherry, India
- Indrani College of nursing Puducherry, India
- Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council, India
- Grenada Registered Nurses & Midwives Council
- Volunteer Nurse Educator, St. George’s University, Grenada
- Alumna, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
Selected Publications
No publications available.
Selected Projects
- Title: Knowledge and Attitude of Breastfeeding Among Postnatal Mothers Institution: General Hospital, Grenada Role: Principal Investigator Duration: 2023 Description: Conducted research approved by IRB to assess awareness and attitudes on breastfeeding practices among new mothers in Grenada.
- Title: Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Weaning Institution: Indrani College of Nursing, Puducherry, India Role: Lead Researcher (M.Sc. Dissertation) Duration: 2017 Description: Evaluated the impact of structured education on mothers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding infant weaning.
- Title: Sitz Bath Methods in Hemorrhoid Patients Institution: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital Role: Researcher (B.Sc. Project) Duration: 2014 Description: Compared efficacy of medicated vs non-medicated sitz baths in reducing symptoms among hemorrhoid patients.
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