FACULTY

A. Rujee Rattanasathien

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EDUCATION:

Month Year

Certification

Feb 2021 – May 2021

Diploma in Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sep 2020 – Dec 2020

Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Nov 2013 – Jan 2014

Diploma in Nursing Preceptor (Critical Care Nursing), Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2009

Diploma in Advanced Practice Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing: Stroke), Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council, Thailand

Jun 2003 – May 2007

Master of Nursing Science (Adult Nursing), Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

May 1992 – Mar 1996

Bachelor of Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

CREDENTIALS:

Year

Credentials

2009 – Present  

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Medical-Surgical Nursing (Stroke)

Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council

1996 – Present 

Registered Nurse (RN)

Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Year

Experience

2026 – Present

Lecturer / Faculty Member, Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science, Assumption University, Thailand

2026

Inpatient Department (IPD) Manager, kdms Hospital, Thailand

2024 – 2025

Nursing Personnel Development Manager & Critical Care Department Head Nurse, Nursing Department, Thainakarin Hospital, Thailand

2024

Senior Nurse Manager (Long-Term Care), Health and Brain Center, The Aspen Tree, The Forestia, Royal Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) Ltd., Thailand

2023 – 2024

Research Nurse Assistant, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

 

2021 – 2023

Head Nurse, Acute Stroke Unit, Medical Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

 

2009 – 2021

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) / Senior Registered Nurse, Acute Stroke Unit, Medical Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

1996 – 2009

Registered Nurse / Senior Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Medical Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING:

Year

Development & Training

2026

Certificate in Orthopedic Nursing Knowledge and Skills Development, kdms Hospital, Thailand

2026

Supervisory-Level Occupational Health and Safety Officer Certification, kdms Hospital, Thailand

2025

Healthcare Accreditation (HA) and Nursing Management (HA 304), The Healthcare Accreditation Institute, Thailand

2025

Principles of Nursing Cost Management in Healthcare Facilities, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

2025

Nurse Leadership Competency in Clinical Supervision, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

2024

HR Practitioner: Hospital Program (HR 6 Packs), Bangkok, Thailand

2019

Management for Excellence Supervisory, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2016

Young Researcher Development Program (“Look-Kai” Program), Northeastern Regional Research Network in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

2016

Various Challenges Against Lifestyle-Related Diseases Such as Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, SAKURA Exchange Program in Science (Japan Science and Technology Agency) & JICA Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project, Kagawa University, Japan

2015

Diabetes Mellitus Control Project and Clinical Efficacy of D-Psicose in Non-Diabetic Obese Subjects, JICA Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project for ICT Telemedicine, Kagawa University, Japan

2011

Carotid Ultrasound and Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Training, Neurological Institute of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

2011

Japan Stroke Care System and Carotid Ultrasonography Training Program, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Japan

2009

Dementia and Elderly Care Visiting Program in Japan, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Japan

HONORS & AWARD:

Year

Award

2023

  First Prize, Oral Presentation (Good Practice & Knowledge Management Category)

Awarded for: “Development of Intravenous Antihypertensive Nursing Practice Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control in Acute Stroke Patients and Quality Improvement in the Acute Stroke Unit”, Knowledge Management Day, University Staff Council, Chiang Mai University

2020

Boonsom Martin Award (รางวัลบุญสม มาร์ติน), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

2020

Outstanding Support Staff Award for Professional Excellence, University Staff Council, Chiang Mai University

2019

Outstanding Support Staff Award for Service Excellence, University Staff Council, Chiang Mai University

2018  

Suandok Values, One in a Hundred Award (รางวัลหนึ่งในร้อย ค่านิยมคนสวนดอก) Outstanding Staff Award), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

2017

International Research Presentation Recognition Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

2016

Outstanding Oral Presentation Award

Awarded for: “Disability in Patients with Hemorrhagic Stroke in Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Prevalence and Its Associating Factors”, International Conference on Optimizing Healthcare Quality: Teamwork in Education, Research and Practice, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Year

Membership

2023 – 2025

Executive Committee Member, Thai Stroke Nurses Club

2023 – 2024

Member of Research Committee, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2022 – 2023

Member of Executive Steering Committee for the 56th–57th Commencement Ceremonies, and Coordinator for Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) Recipients, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

 

2020 – 2023

Member of Research Committee, Nursing Department, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2020 – 2023

Chair of Research Committee, Medical Nursing Division, Nursing Department, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2015 – 2020

Member of Research Committee, Medical Nursing Division, Nursing Department, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2022 – 2024

Member of Nursing Outcomes Committee, Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2019

 Member of International Guest Reception Committee for the 60th Anniversary Celebration, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2015 – 2024

Member of Advanced Practice Nurse Committee, Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2015 – 2024

Representative & Quality Coordinator of Standard Stroke Center Certification (SSCC), Disease Specific Certification (DSC) Accreditation, World Stroke Organization (WSO), & Thailand Stroke Organization Angels Awards, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2015 – 2024

Secretary & Member of Stroke Patient Care Team Committee, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

2012 – 2023

Member of subcommittee, Mahidol Day Commemorative Organizing Committee,

Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2010 – 2024

Secretary & Member of Excellence in Neurological Nursing, Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

INVITED PRESENTATIONS & GUEST LECTURES:

Year Month Day

Role

Event

2026, February 21  

Guest Speaker

 

Routine to Research (R2R): Transforming routine practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine into research. Traditional Chinese Medicine Program, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand

2025, November 6–7 

Guest Speaker, co-organizer

 

Enhancing patient outcomes in ACS patients: Nurse roles in risk assessment, early detection, and management. Cardiac Care Conference: Advancing Excellence in Nursing Practice, co-hosted by Thainakarin Hospital and Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

2025, October 16–17  

Guest Speaker

 

Nursing intervention of hemorrhagic stroke and how to set up the stroke service, Stroke Nurse Basic Course, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand.

2025, February 13–14  

Guest Speaker, co-organizer

 

Nursing care for hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke and Delivering stroke care at the doorstep: Opportunities and challenge: Advancing Stroke Care Best Practice Conference, co-hosted by Thainakarin Hospital and Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

2022, October & 2023, October

Guest Speaker

 

Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke. The 8th and 9th Walk Run Bike Fighting Stroke – In Honor of His Majesty the King, organized by Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office and Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

2023, December 8

Guest Speaker

 

Performance achievement award with Stroke Center Certification. Annual Conference on “The Driving Force of Synergy: Certification Stroke Center,” Thai Stroke Nurses Club, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand.

2023, July 7

Guest Speaker

 

The roles of advanced practice nurses in stroke patient care. Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand

2023, February 6

Guest Speaker

 

Standard stroke care. The 1st Basic Stroke Course in Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Department of Medical Nursing, Nursing Division, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2023, October 24

Exhibition Speaker and Presenter

 

The Royal Visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Prince Mahidol Doctor Foundation Committee. Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2023

Guest Speaker

 

Update critical care nursing 2023. Continuing Nursing Education Center, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

2021, August 17

Guest Speaker

 

The roles of advanced practice nurses in stroke patient care. Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand.

2020, September 25–27

Guest Speaker

 

Development of an in-hospital fast-track service system for acute stroke patients. Delivered to nursing personnel in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, co-hosted by The 2nd Nanning People’s Hospital (The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University).

2019, July 11–12

Guest Speaker

 

Disruptive nursing leader. Academic Conference on “Nursing Management in Disruptive World,” Nursing Administration Association and Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

2018, November 9–11

Guest Speaker

 

Clinical leadership and stroke patient care. Conference of Nursing Quality Management and Improvement, organized by The Nursing Quality Control Center of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.

2017, November 24

Guest Speaker

 

Discharge planning and counselling. Regional Conference on Healthcare Workforce Capability Development for Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation for Northern Nursing Personnel, Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

PUBLICATIONS:

Year

Publication

2026

Rattanasathien, R., Chunjai, K., Yoda, T., Pudwan, R., Saengrut, B., Suksatit, B., Ogawa, M., Tanprawate, S., & Tokuda, M. (2026). A comparative study of taste preferences for Thai custard dessert made with innovative rare natural sugar and common market sugar: An experimental approach to promote sugar reduction among the public. Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, Khon Kaen University. 49(3), (In press)

2025

Vipudhamorn, W., Juthasilaparut, T., Sutharat, P., Sanmee, S., Supatrakul, E., Chowsilpa, S., Wongwaiyut, K., & Rattanasathien, R. (2025). Unraveling the enigma of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: A comprehensive review. Annals of Coloproctology, 41(3), 175–189. https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2024.00486.0069

2023

Panyawan, I., Sumalcharoen, A., Rattanasathien, R., Boonyothayan, S., Champalai, U., & Nantaratan, P. (2023). Relationships and comparison of perceptions of medication administration and patient participation in medication administration among hypertensive patients in a tertiary hospital [ความสัมพันธ์และเปรียบเทียบการรับรู้ในการบริหารยากับการมีส่วนร่วมในการบริหารยาของผู้ป่วยโรคความดันโลหิตสูงในโรงพยาบาลตติยภูมิ]. Lanna Public Health Journal, 19(2), 31–43.

2022

Saengrut, B., Yoda, T., Kimura, Y., Ishimoto, Y., Rattanasathien, R., Saito, T., Chunjai, K., Miyamoto, K., Sirimuengmoon, K., Pudwan, R., & Katsuyama, H. (2022). Can muscle mass be maintained with a simple resistance intervention in the older people? A cluster randomized controlled trial in Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), Article 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010140

2021

Yoda, T., Saengrut, B., Suksatit, B., Kanda, K., Suzuki, H., Rattanasathien, R., Pudwan, R., & Katsuyama, H. (2021). Quality of life and mental health status of Japanese older people living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Geriatrics, 6(2), Article 35. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6020035

2021

Yoda, T., Saengrut, B., Miyamoto, K., Rattanasathien, R., Saito, T., Ishimoto, Y., Chunjai, K., Pudwan, R., Sirimuengmoon, K., & Katsuyama, H. (2021). Differences of body composition and physical strength among Japanese and Thai older adults living in Chiang Mai, Thailand: An inter-ethnic cross-sectional study. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 26(1), Article 97. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12199-021-01017-0

2020

Yoda, T., Saengrut, B., Rattanasathien, R., Ishimoto, Y., Saito, T., Miyamoto, K., Chunjai, K., Pudwan, R., Sirimuengmoon, K., & Katsuyama, H. (2020). Differences in body composition and grip between Japanese and Thai older people living in Thailand. European Journal of Public Health, 30(Supplement 5), ckaa166.1099. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1099

2019

Triamvisit, S., Chongruksut, W., Watcharasaksilp, W., Rattanasathien, R., Saisuwan, S., Chaiwang, S., & Jaiyen, P. (2019). Epidemiology, characteristics and predicting factors of hemorrhagic stroke patient. Chiang Mai Medical Journal, 58(3), 159–170.

2019

Triamvisit, S., Chongruksut, W., Watcharasaksilp, W., Rattanasathien, R., Saisuwan, S., Chaiwang, S., & Jaiyen, P. (2019). Predicting factors of poor outcome of hemorrhagic stroke patients. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 102(3), 279–285.

2018

Triamvisit, S., Chongruksut, W., Watcharasaksilp, W., & Rattanasathien, R. (2018). Predicting risk factors of working aged hemorrhagic stroke patients in a tertiary teaching hospital in Chiang Mai. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 3(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.9741/23736658.1076

2017

Rattanasathien, R., Hanfangam, S., & Sasiwongsakun, N. (2017). Stroke outcomes, lengths of stay, and medical costs in Chiang Mai University Hospital. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2(2), Article 1. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=apin

Conference Proceedings & Abstracts:

Year

Conference Proceedings

2020

Rattanasathien, R., Tanprawate, S., & Thiankhaw, K. (2020, January 10–11). Improving thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy accessibility: Developing and implementing in-hospital stroke fast track system [Conference presentation]. The 23rd East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS), Chiang Mai, Thailand.

 

2019

Yoda, T., Miyamoto, K., Rattanasathien, R., Saengrut, B., Chunjai, K., Pudwan, R., Sirimuengmoon, K., Wada, K., & Tokuda, M. (2019, December 11). Comparative study about frailty among Thai and Japanese elderlies living in Chiang Mai, Thailand [Conference presentation]. The 2nd ASEAN-Japan Meeting Point of Collaboration by Stakeholders and Researchers for Reducing Environmental Problems in ASEAN Countries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

2018

Rattanasathien, R., Chunjai, K., Pudwan, R., Saengrut, B., Suksatit, B., & Tanprawate, S. (2018, August 27–29). Development of low calorie Thai custard using rare sugar [Abstract proceeding, Conference presentation]. The 7th Joint Symposium between Chiang Mai University and Kagawa University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

2017

Rattanasathien, R., Hanfangam, S., & Sasiwongsakun, N. (2017, March 25-26). Stroke outcomes, lengths of stay, and medical costs in Chiang Mai University Hospital [Conference presentation]. The 2nd Asian/Pacific Island Nursing World Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

2016

Rattanasathien, R. (2016, August 27–30). Prevalence and risk of poor outcomes in elderly patients with hemorrhagic stroke in Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand [Abstract proceeding, Conference presentation].  The 6th Joint Symposium between Kagawa University and Chiang Mai University: Healthy Aging and Sustainable Society, Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan.

2016

Rattanasathien, R. (2016, June 22–24). Older adult patients with hemorrhagic stroke: Disability, prevalence, and its associating factors [Abstract proceeding, Conference presentation]. International Conference on Optimizing Healthcare Quality: Teamwork in Education, Research, and Practice, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

2015

– Rattanasathien, R., Hanfangam, S., & Sasiwongsakun, N. (2014, September 10–12). Outcomes of intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) on ischemic stroke patients in Chiang Mai University Hospital [Abstract proceeding, Conference presentation]. The 5th Joint Symposium between Chiang Mai University and Kagawa University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

CONTACT:

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