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Dr. Melita Sheilini
Associate Professor
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Has around 17 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students
- Had been the resource person for the Continuing Nursing Education classes for one week on ‘Advanced Intensive Care’ for the staff nurses working at AL Salam International Hospital in Kuwait during February 2016.
- Had been the trainer for the Training of Trainers (TOT) program for nurses on HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis under “The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Round-7”.
- Trained as Internal Quality Auditor for Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004)
- Trained and certified in AHA (American Heart Association)-BLS and ACLS program and member of the Kasturba Hospital, Manipal CPR committee.
- Coordinates the institutional bioethics activities at MCON, MAHE, Manipal
- Functions as the coordinator for the antiragging committee of MCON, MAHE, Manipal.
- Coordinating the open elective course on Medical Emergency and First aid for the students of MIT.
- Teacher Guardian for 1st Year BSc students.
Melita Sheilini assists the Head of the Department in various departmental activities and involves herself in college activities.
She:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Advanced Pathophysiology applied to Critical Care Nursing | Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care-Post graduate Residency Program |
| Research and Evidence Based Practice in Critical Care | Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care-Post graduate Residency Program |
| Critical Care Nursing I | Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care-Post graduate Residency Program |
| Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing | II Year MSc Nursing |
| Ethics including Bioethics | IV Semester BSc Nursing |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | I Year PBBSc Nursing |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Faculty Training program in Teaching Bioethics in Medical and Health Profession Education | Medical Surgical Nursing | MAHE, Manipal | 2022 |
| Online certificate courses on ’12 lead ECG interpretation’, ‘Hemodynamic monitoring’ and ‘Adult mechanical ventilation’ | Medical Surgical Nursing | Cygnia Health care Academy, India | 2020 |
| PhD in Nursing | Manipal College of Nursing Manipal MAHE | 2018 | |
| Bioethics Certificate Course | Department of Bioethics, MAHE, Manipal | September - November 2016 | |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education - 6 month distance learning program | Project HOPE India at Bangalore, Karnataka | December 2010 - June 2011 | |
| Certificate Course in Biostatistics | Department of Biostatistics, MAHE Manipal | 2008 | |
| MSc (Master of Science) | Medical Surgical Nursing | Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. | 2007 |
| PC BSc (Post certificate Bachelor of Science) | Nursing | Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. | 2004 |
| GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) | Nursing | Manipal School of Nursing | 2000 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MCON | Assistant Professor - Selection Grade | August 2015 till date | |
| Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MCON | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | 2010 - 2015 | |
| Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MCON | Lecturer | 2007- 2010 | |
| Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MCON | Assistant Lecturer | 2004 - 2005 | |
| Vinaya Hospital, Kundapura | Staff Nurse | 2000 - 2002 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Teaching about ECG, Ventilators and other Critical care procedures like ABG, TPN, INR, BLS and ACLS.
Area of Expertise
Working in Critical care units/general wards.
Area of Research
Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular related conditions
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Life Member of Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), 2000.
- Life Member of Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC), 2000.
- Life Member of Asian Association of Cardiac Nurses, 2007.
- Life Member of Indian Red Cross Society of India, 2011.
Achievements/awards, memberships
- Had been the SESSIONS EXPERT in a virtual training programme on “COVID-19 Critical Care Nursing Management” Dte.GHS- ECHO - CCN - STEP on COVID -19 Management by Nurse Practitioner - jointly organized by the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and ECHO-India from 5th July to 12th September 2021 (10 SESSIONS).
- Internal auditor for the academic audit at MCON, MAHE, Manipal from 2021
- Coordinator from MCON for Interdisciplinary Research Advisory Group (IRAG) since 2019 and Impressions platform of MAHE since 2020.
- Member of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) committee at Kasturba Hospital, MAHE, Manipal since 2018.
- Authored a book on “ECG monitoring and interpretation-Manula for nurses’ and published in January 2017 by the Manipal University Press, India. ISBN:978-93-82460-50-3.
- Had been the resource person for the Continuing Nursing Education classes for one week on ‘Advanced Intensive Care’ for the staff nurses working at AL Salam International Hospital in Kuwait in February 2016.
Antihypertensive Prescription Pattern, Self-reported Reasons for Non adherence to antihypertensives and Lifestyle Practices among the Elderly
2018-01-01 H Manjunatha Hande Mukhyaprana Prabhu Mamatha Shivananda Pai Elsa Sanatombi Devi Asha Kamath Dr Anice George
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
An Innovation in Learning and Teaching Basic Life Support: A Community Based Educational Intervention.
2017-01-10 Anne D Souza Shobha KL Arvind Kumar Pandey Sushma R. Kotian
Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
Perceived Competence on Evidence Based Nursing Practice Among Final Year Nursing Students of Selected College of Udupi Taluk
2015-01-11 Jose Zacharias M Deepika V
International Journal of Scientific Research
Knowledge and Anxiety among Patients Undergoing Elective Invasive Urologic Procedures in Tertiary Hospital, Udupi Taluk
2015-01-11 Ms. Mary Sharon Dr. Anil Raj A
International Journal of Scientific Research
A retrospective study on causes and methods used for suicide in selected hospital of Udupi Taluk
2015-01-10 Adiga Kasturi Ramesh Mariamma, VG
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary
Prevalence and knowledge of premenstrual syndrome among Undergraduates in private degree colleges of Udupi taluk.
2015-01-04 Vani Supritha K Anusuya
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary
A study to assess stress and coping among diabetes patients in tertiary health centre of Udupi district, Karnataka
2014-01-12 Sawant Kalyan Castelino Flavia
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary
Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on ECG Monitoring and Interpretation among Nursing Students
2014-01-12 Elsa Sanatombi Devi
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
A correlative study on parenting burden, chronic sorrow and social support among the parents of children with cerebral palsy attending cerebral palsy clinic at Udupi district, Karnataka
2014-01-11 Fancy Paul K Dr. Erna Judith Roach
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary
Antihypertensive treatment, medication non-adherence and factors leading to non-adherence among elderly
2014-01-08 H Manjunatha Hande Mukhyaprana Prabhu Mamatha Shivananda Pai Elsa Sanatombi Devi Asha Kamath Dr Anice George
International Journal of Scientific Research
Cardiac Invalidism and Perceived Family Support among patients with Myocardial Infarction
2014-01-08 Soumya S Pratibha
International Journal of Scientific Research
Cardiac invalidism among patients with Myocardial Infarction in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
2014-01-07 Soumya S Pratibha
Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary
Effectiveness of video assisted teaching on detection of visual impairments in children among primary school teachers
2014-01-01 Sushila Shrestha Suja Karkada
International Journal of Nursing Research and Practice
Knowledge, attitude, practice and preferences of contraceptive methods in Udupi district, Karnataka
2013-01-07 Sonam Zangmu Sherpa Asha K Nayak
Journal of family and reproductive health
Communication pattern, attitude towards importance of communication and factors affecting communication among nursing graduates working in cardiac units.
2013-01-01 Souza Gishel Nisha Elsa Sanatombi Devi
International Journal of Nursing Care
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Herbal Remedies among Kani Tribes of Kerala State in India
2012-01-07 Renin T Karkada, Suja
International Journal of Nursing Education
Wound Healing Herbal Remedies of Kani Tribes
2011-01-04 Renin T Suja K
Journal of Society for Wound Care and Research
An evaluative study to determine the effectiveness of a pre-operative individualized instruction on Post-operative knowledge and practice among patient undergoing cardiothoracic surgery in Kasturba Hospital Manipal
2011-01-06 Thomas Simi Rachel Sulochana B
Asian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
A Comparative analysis of the outcome of two teaching learning approaches adopted for teaching pharmacology to undergraduate nursing students
2010-01-07
International Journal of Nursing Education
An Exploratory Survey to Identify individuals with Hypertension and to find the effectiveness of an awareness program on Hypertension’ in selected villages of Udupi district, Karnataka
2009-01-06 Leena Sequira Elsa Sanatombi Devi
Asian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Competency program on ECG monitoring and interpretation among the staff nurses working in critical care areas of selected hospitals in Karnataka
2008-01-01 Ratna Prakash Mayengbava Benita Devi
Asian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2008.