Curriculum Vitae

My name is Vijayaraddi Vandali, I' am a faculty member in the department of nursing. Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimaniya, Kurdistan, Iraq since Nov-2019.

I have completed baccalaureate in nursing (2006) and Maters in nursing (May 2010) holder in Nursing from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. Working at Komar University of Science and Technology since November 2019.

I also completed PG diploma in Hospital Administration and PG Certificate in Diabetes Education form International Diabetes Federation.

I have ten years of teaching experience in the field of nursing for baccalaureate and masters nursing programmes and published 35 plus papers in reputed journals, editorial board/review board member for various journals including Australia, Spain, UK, India, Brazil and USA.

I have organized many conferences/workshops at international/national levels and member of reputed associations. Received “Best Teacher Award and Young Scientist Award” for teaching as well as research contributions. Organized and participated in many health programmes such as Diabetes, AIDS, TB, Blood donation, pulse polio, cancer prevention etc.

I also completed following courses from World Health Organisation (W.H.O):

1. Working in WHO’s Incident Management System.

2. Competency Based Learning Introduction

3. Simulation Exercise Management Introduction.

Academic Philosophy:

1. Learning is a continuous process which helps to gain knowledge and skill which is essential to lead life in a better way and helps the society/country in the progress path.

2. Learning by doing is a most suitable proverb and it’s vital in nursing profession.

3. I aim to create a healthy learning environment for students and hence to achieve goal of the each individual/student.

4. Education is every person rights, hence everyone should get it irrespective of their religion, caste, creed, economic status etc.

Email: vijayaraddi.vandali@komar.edu.iq

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vijayaraddi_Vandali2

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayaraddi-vandali-a39945166/

Mobile: 7700149947 & +91 9509695123 (WhatsApp)

MY ACHIEVEMENTS:

· After my master degree in nursing, More than 10 years teaching experience for Under-Graduation & Post-Graduation nursing programme.

· Worked as Nursing Tutor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor in Under-Graduation & Post-Graduation

· Guide/Co-Guide for Post-Graduation thesis work.

· Worked as Officiating Nursing Superintendent in Gujarat, India.

· Professor in department of medical surgical nursing designation provided by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Bangalore, best university of India.

· Board of studies member for university in india.

· Completed certificate course in: ACLS, BCLS, Yoga, Medical Tourism and First Aid.

· Training programmes: completed in HIV and TB from New Delhi.

· Published more than 35 papers in International and National journals.

· Organized 40 plus conferences, workshops, seminars & guest lectures.

· Resources person for National and state level conferences/Workshops and Seminars.

· Chaired a scientific session twice in National conference

· Examiner for Under-Graduation & Post-Graduation nursing programme for various universities in India.

· Worked as research cell member.

· Pursuing PhD in Nursing.

· Working as editorial board member for more than 25 journals such as USA, Australia, India, Spain, etc

· Contributed content to a text book.

· Writing a text book on Adult Nursing

· Writing a manual for nursing students.

· Organized 15 plus world health days such as Diabetes day, TB Day, HIV Day, Cancer Day, Heart Day etc.

· Won prizes two consecutive First Prize in Quiz competition, Running and Singing

· Participated in marathon

· Participated in National programmes such as polio vaccination, Prevention of communicable diseases etc.

· Conducted health camps in rural areas.

· Prepared a handbook for Nursing programme

· Prepared a souvenir for conference.

· Presented four scientific papers in international/national conferences and workshops.

· Professional body member for International/national MIPHA, TNAI, AACN, NRSI.

· Received a Best Teacher award.

· Established a nursing college in university in India.

· Conducted or guided for many research projects individual/group.

· Participated in community health programmes in India.

· Posted PPTs in Slide share and more than 75000 views/downloads across the world.

Learning is endless……..so we should always try to keep on learning…..

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