Rajesh S. Kanna
Madurai
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
Certifications
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
NIMHANS Brain Bank, Neuropathology
12.2023 - Current
- Project: Establishment of High-risk autopsy suite and a National Bio–Repository of biospecimens for emerging and re-emerging infections at NIMHANS, Bangalore
- Providing dedicated social work support within the Neuropathology Department of the Brain Bank at NIMHANS
- Assisted in dissections, archiving, and proper storage of brain samples.
- Involved and conducted various brain donation awareness programs in various institutes and organisations.
- Assisted and counselled the patients, families, and the general public in the consent process, and pledging of organs/brain
- Managing the admin work in NIMHANS Mortuary
Deputy Manager
Active Heart Foundation
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led fundraising initiatives to support organizational goals.
- Coordinated and managed program events effectively.
- Conducted CPR training sessions for the general public and college students.
- Organized Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) classes for nursing professionals.
- Coordinated Free Heart Surgery for a Child
Staff Nurse
Apollo Hospital, Madurai
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked in vaccine and health camps.
- Provided care in the Critical Care Unit.
VAC Therapist
Vinayak Enterprises (Triage Meditech)
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered technical support and managed over 500+ wound care therapy cases.
- Presented successful case studies to promote VAC therapy products
- Built a strong rapport with healthcare professionals.
- Generated multiple orders in both Govt. and Non-Govt. hospitals among 7 cities
VAC Therapist
A4 Biotech (Acelity KCI)
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed 100+ VAC dressings during surgeries.
- Built a strong rapport with healthcare professionals.
Education
Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatric
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Kamaraj University Board
Madurai01-2023
MBA - HRM
Madras University
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Post Grad. Diploma - Counseling
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Kamaraj University Board
Madurai01-2022
Bachelor's - Nursing
Sacred Heart Nursing College, Ultra Trust
Madurai01-2019
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
TVS Hr. Sec. School
Madurai01-2014
S.S.L.C. - undefined
TVS Hr. Sec. School
Madurai01-2012
Skills
Expertise in Diabetic Nursing and VAC Therapy
Patient Counselling
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Certification
Basic Computer Applications (Microsoft Office)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Date: Place
INTERNSHIPS
- Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai (ICU & Emergency Care)
- M.H. Chellamuthu Trust (Nurse)
- Juvenile Justice Home, Madurai (Psychiatric Social Worker)
- Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Center, Madurai (Program Coordinator)
- Institute of Mental Health, Chennai (Psychiatric Social Worker)
- Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai (Psychiatric Social Worker)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Participated in Red Cross Society and Blood Donation Camps., Conducted school health programs and community health camps.
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
- From Autopsy to Brain Banking & Museum Mounting | Feb - 2024
- Department of Neuropathology, NIMHANS
- Roles of social worker in department wise in NIMHANS | 2022
- Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Rehabilitation and early intervention provided to the child with disabilities | 2022
- National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities
- Conducting a social work research, by Dr. Kannan | 2022
- Madurai Institute of Social Sciences
- 5-days Workshop on Healing the inner child | 2021
- Anugraha college, Dindigul
- NPTEL Mooc course on “Speaking effectively” and “Abnormal psychology” | 2021
- Role play regarding “Diabetes Mellitus” | 2018
- Sacred Heart Nursing College, Ultra Trust, Madurai
- National Leprosy Eradication Programme | 2018
- Gandhi museum, Madurai
- Pulse Polio Immunization Programme | 2017
- Combating Microbes in Hospital Critical Areas | 2016
- Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Secured 1st Prize in Poster Presentation on the topic “Consenting In Context of Brain Donation For Research – Experience From A Brain Bank.” Feb 2024, NIMHANS, Chairperson & Secretary, Food Committee, Student Nurse Association (SNA)., Runner-up in inter-college volleyball competition.
Timeline
Social Worker
NIMHANS Brain Bank, Neuropathology
12.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager
Active Heart Foundation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse
Apollo Hospital, Madurai
05.2021 - 09.2021
VAC Therapist
Vinayak Enterprises (Triage Meditech)
09.2019 - 02.2021
VAC Therapist
A4 Biotech (Acelity KCI)
12.2018 - 10.2019
MBA - HRM
Madras University
04.2001 -
S.S.L.C. - undefined
TVS Hr. Sec. School
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
TVS Hr. Sec. School
Bachelor's - Nursing
Sacred Heart Nursing College, Ultra Trust
Post Grad. Diploma - Counseling
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Kamaraj University Board
Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatric
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Kamaraj University Board