“Mrs. Vinita Jamdade: A Trailblazer in Nursing, Oncology, and Education”

Mrs. Vinita Jamdade is a dedicated nurse whose career is shaped by an unwavering commitment to serving humanity. While she excelled academically and had opportunities to pursue engineering, she chose nursing for its potential to make a real difference in people’s lives and provide financial support to her family in a short amount of time. After gaining admission to the prestigious BJ Medical School of Nursing, she began her remarkable journey in healthcare. Her early passion for healthcare led her to take on significant challenges, one of which was setting up a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sanjeevan Hospital.

Her leadership and exceptional care skills were quickly recognized, and she was appointed as Head Nurse at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH). For over seven years, she managed critical departments, including the ICU, dialysis, private wards, and the operation theatre. Her dedication and professionalism earned her the admiration of both patients and hospital trustees. Vinita’s interest in oncology eventually led her to specialize in ostomy care. She trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and further advanced her education in Seoul, Korea, where she gained expertise in stoma care. Despite facing financial challenges, she worked multiple jobs to fund her fellowship, driven by a strong desire to help patients with stomas.

One of her most fulfilling roles has been advocating for the acceptance of stoma patients by society, providing them with the care and support they need. As her financial situation improved, Vinita continued her education, earning a Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing and later an M.Sc. in Nursing. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. and has accumulated 25 years of nursing experience, 14 of which have been dedicated to teaching. She is a registered nurse and is affiliated with several nursing organizations, such as the TNAI. Her career has also seen numerous research publications and presentations to her credit.

Her excellence in nursing has been widely recognized through multiple awards, including the Best Head Nurse award in 2005, the Best University Teacher award in 2017, the Best Young Scientist award in 2021, and the Best Researcher award in 2023. Additionally, she has served as an examiner for top universities, such as Bharati Vidyapeeth University and Symbiosis International University, designing exam papers and evaluating nursing students. Vinita is particularly passionate about cancer awareness, especially in rural and tribal areas. She regularly organizes health education drives and has chosen cancer awareness among the tribal population in Maharashtra as the focus of her Ph.D. thesis. As a respected mentor, she continues to inspire both students and colleagues with her dedication to nursing, teaching, and research. Her unwavering commitment to her field has earned her widespread respect and admiration, making her one of the most loved and esteemed figures in the nursing profession.

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