ELLEWATHTHEGEDARA DHANAPALA RN
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Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 years of experience and a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Skills
- Clinical placement nursing experience working with seniors and adult patients in various hospital settings.
- Proficient in assessment, implementing evidence-based interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes including experiences, admission process, and discharge planning; demonstrates excellent judgment, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Individualized patient care
- Therapeutic communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong work ethics
- Wound care
- Critical Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Tracheostomy care
- Surgical Care
- Seizure Management
- Catheter Care
- Medical Assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Bilingual; outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala
- Effective computer skills in electronic charting such as Meditech and Epic Clinical Experiences
Internationally Educated Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree holder with 15+ years’ experience. Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka April 2008 – June 2023 Psychiatric Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2019 - 2023
- Completed health and mental status assessments.
- Administered and assessed the effects of medications.
- Responded to observed behavioral changes.
- Implemented interventions to promote optimal mental and physical health Medical Surgical Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2015 – 2019
- Provide care for primary patients before and after surgical procedures.
- Coordinated healthcare plans with medical professionals
-Administer medications, and educate patients
-Displayed strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs and consulted with Physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments.
-Performed sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes.
-Provided emotional support to patients and their families using strong interpersonal skills.
-Concisely documented all patient care in charts to ensure all staff have up-to-date information on surgical procedures.
Trauma and Orthopedic Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2015 - 2017
- Attended daily care for patients with mobility difficulties.
- Assessed for pain management.
- Promoted skin care for patients with critical injuries and illnesses.
- Provided safe care for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patients. Ophthalmology Unit, Provincial General Hospital Badulla: 2010 - 2012
- Provided supportive patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments.
- Measured visual activity and visual fields.
- Administered eye drops.
- Accurate documentation.
Pediatric Unit, Provincial General Hospital Badulla, Sri Lanka: 2008 – 2010
- Assessed children's needs and provided care.
- Identified changes in clinical status and facilitated collaborative care.
- Participated in Pain Management.
- Monitored temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and maintained records. Education & Certificates
- Bachelor of Honour in Nursing, The Open University Sri Lanka, 2018
- Diploma in General Nursing, Ministry of Sri Lanka, 2008
- Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting in New York, Advantage Education, 2023
- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions for New York Healthcare Participants, Advantage Education, 2023
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Certificate, 2023, Heaven Can Wait, Toronto
- Coronary Care Level 1, Humber College, Ontario
- Training of Quality Improvement Leaders, 2009, Quality Management Unit, Badulla, Sri Lanka
- Multidisciplinary Workshop on Comprehensive Hemophilic Care Certificate, 2008
- Critical Care Nursing Training, 2009, Provincial General Hospital Badulla
- Volunteer to Assist Children with Disabilities Certificate, 2012, The Base Hospital Diyathalawa, Sri Lanka
- Care of Spinal Cord Injury Patients and Community Integration Certificate, 2016, Sri Lanka Spinal Cord Network
Research
- Examined Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers of children under five years regarding child health development records conducted at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2018-2019 References
Available upon request