Hemavattie Ramtahal, DNP, BSN, RN, C-EFM

Clinical Associate Professor

Hemavattie Ramtahal

Email: hramtahal@plu.edu

Office Location:Lynnwood

Curriculum Vitae: View my CV

  • Professional
  • Biography

Education

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Seattle University
  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Seattle University
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Development, Cornell University

Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

  • PLU: Clinical Associate Professor, ABSN Program; N316: Clinical Practicum II; N317: Theory & Evidence; N403: Clinical Practicum III; N407: Clinical Practicum IV; N408: Organizational & Economical Context of Care
  • Student Success Coach, Med-Surg Clinical Instructor, OB Clinical Instructor, Precepted Clinical Instructor, Med-Surg Lab Instructor, OB Simulation Instructor, Nursing Theory & Evidence, Nursing Organizational & Economical Context of Care

Selected Presentations

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects, Provider Navigation of Cannabis Use Among Patients Who Seek Reproductive Healthcare, Seattle, WA (2024)
  • 1st Annual Schenectady Women’s March, Inaugural Speech (January 18, 2020)
  • Oneida Middle School Commencement Ceremony, Commencement Speaker (June 20, 2019)
  • The Schenectady Foundation, Bridges Out of Poverty Panel (December 3, 2014)
  • Strong Smart and Bold Breakfast. Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region, Empowerment Through Literacy Speech (November 6, 2014)
  • Society for Research in Child Development Bi-Annual Meeting, Poverty and Infant Distractibility: An Early Advantage for Low-Income Infants? (Poster session no.13) by Paul, E., Ramtahal, H., Perez, P., Diu, M., Casasola, M., Evens, G. , Seattle, WA (2013)

Accolades

  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program - Class of 2022.
  • Roots and Wings Award. Working Group on Girls, October 3, 2019.
  • Fuel Her Fire Emerging Leader Recipient. Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region, September 27, 2017.
  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, September 27, 2017.
  • New York State Assembly Citation, September 27, 2017.
  • New York State Senate Proclamation, September 27, 2017.
  • New York State Senate Certificate of Merit, September 27, 2017.
  • Graduation Salute. Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, June 2, 2016.
  • New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit, June 2009.
  • City of Schenectady Certificate of Merit, June 2009.
  • New York State Senate Certificate of Merit, June 2009.

Biography

Dr. Ramtahal has more than a decade and a half of experience teaching reproductive healthcare through Planned Parenthood, elementary through high school districts, universities, and community-based organizations. Her work emphasizes evidence-based education, trauma-informed care, health equity, and person-centered approaches that promote bodily autonomy and reduce harm.

As a former consultant with a Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Dr. Ramtahal helped registered nurses provide compassionate care to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse. Her clinical experience includes serving underserved, rural, and Native American communities across multiple states in hospital and community settings. She also practices as an out-of-hospital Field RN, continuing to expand her primary care expertise while serving diverse populations.