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Diksha .

Newcastle Upon Tyne,NET

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 5 years of diverse experience in clinical, community, and public health settings. Skilled in IV drug administration, phlebotomy, cannulation, chronic disease screening, and palliative care. Proven expertise in staff mentorship, health education, immunization, and national health programme delivery. NMC-registered, trained in Solihull Approach, Motivational Interviewing, and immunization protocols.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Health Nurse, Division of Public Health Administration

National Health Systems Resource Centre
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: (Technical support Institute to National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India)
  • Performed clinical procedures including cannulation, phlebotomy, and intravenous (IV) drug administration as part of home-based nursing care services, with a focus on palliative care and chronic disease screening.
  • Managed and implemented individualized care plans for patients receiving nursing support at home, ensuring safe and effective administration of treatments and adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Supervised and coordinated nursing teams, ensuring safe medication administration practices and high standards of patient-centred care; provided hands-on support and training in IV procedures and venipuncture techniques.
  • Delivered orientation and capacity-building sessions to healthcare workers and community health officials, incorporating best practices in clinical skills, infection prevention, and public health program implementation.
  • Acted as a liaison for implementing national nursing standards, including safe medication administration, emergency response protocols, and secondary care infrastructure.
  • Contributed to task forces for public health management initiatives, providing clinical insights during the development and revision of operational guidelines and health infrastructure planning.
  • Supported the development and revision of paediatric COVID-19 care protocols, with emphasis on safe IV therapy, medication handling, and alignment with national standards.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary health review missions (e.g., 14th Common Review Mission), conducting on-site evaluations that included assessing clinical care delivery, nursing practices, and medication administration safety.
  • Administered immunizations and managed disease prevention efforts, ensuring compliance with public health guidelines.

Staff Nurse (Nursing Officer), Critical Care Unit

National Health Systems Resource Centre
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Provided comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs, administered medications, and managed pain.
  • Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, post-operative care, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments and identified potential complications.
  • Coordinated with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams for holistic patient care.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient care records and documentation.
  • Implemented and adhered to infection control protocols.
  • Responded promptly to medical emergencies, including performing life-saving procedures.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development and supported junior nursing staff.

Education

Master’s in Public Health - Public Health

Northumbria University
09.2024

Diploma in Public Health & Epidemiology - Public Health & Epidemiology

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
01.2020

B.Sc. Nursing - Nursing

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
07.2016

Skills

  • Actively associated with dramatic societies and participated in innovative community sensitization activities
  • Technologically sound, knowledge of SPSS, MS Office, R, Framework analysis, NVIVO, MAXQDA, Epilinfo
  • Excellent teaching and training skills and ready to accept and accomplish challenges
  • Good team spirit with ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in busy environments
  • Immunization administration
  • Disease prevention

Awards

HFRI award for 3rd Best Paper Presentation at ACIES PLUS, India December 2018, National Public Health Administration Fellowship by NHSRC, MoHFW, India Jan 2020- Jan 2021

Publications

  • LNU D, Kothari A, Siddiqui M. Achieving SDG-3 in India: “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing at all ages”. Global Health Econ Sustain. https://doi.org/10.36922/ghes.2612
  • Sharma A, Ranga A, Diksha LNU (2023) Nurses as Catalysts for Holistic Public Health Policies: Pioneering a Futuristic Paradigm in India. J Comm PubHealth Nursing, 9: 485.
  • Abhishek Royal, Denny John, Omesh Bharti, Diksha Dhupar, Diksha, Retna Siwi Padmawati, Adi Utarini, Cost analysis of implementation of a population level rabies control programme for children in India, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Volume 20, 2023, 101244, ISSN 2213-3984, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101244.
  • Public Health Management Cadre in India: Challenges and Road Ahead - Dr Ashutosh Kothari, Ms Ashu Ranga, Ms Diksha LNU - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4701.
  • Cost Effectiveness of Screening & Diagnostic Methods for Cervical Cancer in Women aged 30-65 Years Globally: A Systematic Review Protocol to Guide Policy Documents - Diksha LNU, Sheilja Walia, Hariom Sharma, Preethu Prasannakumar, Masurat Siddiqui, Ashu Ranga, Palak Dhiman, Neelam Tirkey, Kushagr Duggal, Tahseen Kulsum, Ashutosh Kothari, Aashima Bhatnagar, Himanshu Bhushan - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4731.
  • National Ambulance Services in India: A Narrative Review - Dr Kalpana Pawalia, Ms Diksha LNU, Dr Ashutosh Kothari, Dr Himanshu Bhushan - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6517.
  • Diksha, Diksha D, Deepak BK, Abhishek R, Manoj K G, Pankaja R R Appraisal of Trends of Quality of Health Care Delivery in India’ International Journal of Epidemiology, 2019.

Training

  • Certification Workshop on Vayu Bubble CPAP at MGIMS, Sewagram in collaboration with MGH, Harvard University, USA
  • Attended stakeholders meeting on National Digital Health Blueprint meeting in New Delhi 6th Aug 19
  • Attended National Level Symposium on Addressing Emergency and Critical care, AIIMS New Delhi, 2ndAug 19
  • Attended workshop on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis at AIIMS Jodhpur, June 2019.
  • GIS training from Regional Remote Sensing Center (RMRC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO),Jodhpur Rajasthan, January 2019
  • Fourth National Workshop cum training on Health System Strengthening, PGI Chandigarh (PGIMER),December 2018
  • Training on Epicollect5 for “Efficient, quality-assured data capture using a mobile phone.
  • Research Methodology & Scientific Paper Writing organized by Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit of Dr. S.N.Medical College, Jodhpur in association with Research Wing of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics (IAG) &Asian Centre for Medical Education, Research & Innovation (ACMERI).
  • 3T – IBHS (Integrated Bioethics for Health Sciences), International course in Bioethics for Health Professionals of Health Science Universities, an initiative of The Indian Program of the UNESCO Chair inBioethics Haifa and Association of Indian Health Universities (AIHSU) at AIIMS Jodhpur.
  • Rajasthan Conclave (2nd) organized by Desert Medicine Research Center, DMRC – ICMR

Timeline

Public Health Nurse, Division of Public Health Administration

National Health Systems Resource Centre
01.2020 - 09.2023

Staff Nurse (Nursing Officer), Critical Care Unit

National Health Systems Resource Centre
02.2019 - 06.2019

Diploma in Public Health & Epidemiology - Public Health & Epidemiology

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

B.Sc. Nursing - Nursing

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Master’s in Public Health - Public Health

Northumbria University
Diksha .