Nadee Siriwardana, RN

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Graduating in May 2015 with a Masters in Nursing specializing as a primary mental health

nurse practitioner seeking to apply a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge in the role of a

mental health nurse practitioner. Possess an extensive research background in psychiatry,

clinical study coordination, and patient interaction.

Education

Undergraduate:

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME

Bachelor of Arts, May 23, 2009

Major: Psychology

Minor: Biology

Graduate:

Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing

Masters in Nursing, Specialty- Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Candidate

Expected Graduation Date: May 18, 2015

Licensure and Certifications

Registered Nurse: Massachusetts State Board of Nursing, License # RN2295428 (2014)

Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths –CANS (2014)

Basic Life Support (2014)

Boston College Connell School of Nursing Clinical Experience

Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical

Cambridge Health Alliance Adult Outpatient Department- September 2014- Present

Work collaboratively with a team of providers, which include psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse

practitioners, and social workers to problem solve new and ongoing client issues. Conduct

psychotherapy and psychopharmacology initial intake evaluations with preceptor supervision.

Complete and present evaluations to fellow team members. Engage in individual psychotherapy

with clients. Also rotate with a child and adolescent team performing initial evaluations with

children and their families.

RN Synthesis

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Brookline MA- (Completed June, 2014).

Completed RN synthesis on several Oncology floors, solidifying skills. Cared for patients with

the supervision of a preceptor. Prepared and administered medications through various formats

(IV, PO, IV push, IM injections, SC injections), monitored various lab values, drew labs and

blood work, and helped patients with their overall healthcare needs for the day. Completed end

of shift notes as well as oral handoffs for the incoming shift.

Psychiatric/Mental Health

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brockton MA- (Completed May 2014)

Worked with patients with varying disorders on both the chronic and acute inpatient units.

Attended various groups with patients as well as conducted one with fellow peers. Sat in and

observed weekly rounds with the inpatient team.

Childbearing/Maternal Health

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center- (Completed March 2014)

Provided postpartum patients with a broad spectrum of care from medication administration,

daily physical assessments, postpartum teaching, and discharge teaching. Was able to conduct

newborn assessments, administer newborn medications, help with hypothermia protocols, as well

as take part in the general care of the newborns. Was able to witness both vaginal and cesarean

deliveries and learn the procedures and protocols during labor and delivery

Child Health

Boston Medical Center- (Completed March 2014)

Cared for a wide range of patients from infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome to patients

with sickle cell disease. With preceptor supervision, calculated, prepared, and administered

pediatric doses of medications Acquired general knowledge about pediatric care and the

differences between pediatric and adult health conditions.

Adult Health I

Massachusetts General Hospital (Completed Fall 2013)

Provided care for patients on a vascular specific medical surgical floor and developed nursing

skills such as medication administration (including IV medications and injections), physical

assessment, reading lab values in relation to the patient’s condition, as well communication with

the care team.

Community Health

Northeast Elementary School- Waltham, MA (Completed Fall 2013)

Learned the role of the school nurse and the policies and procedures that pertain to medical

issues of the children within the school. Became proficient with blood glucose testing as well as

G-tube feedings. Provided and evidence based practice presentation about a health care topic

relevant to the setting.

Research Work Experience

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Research and Education, White

River Junction, VT October 2011- July 2013 (Full-time 40hrs/week)

Clinical Study Coordinator

• Recruit and screen patients for “The Effectiveness of rTMS in Depressed VA

Patients” study

• In charge of local site revisions and annual renewals for the Central Institutional

Review Board and local Research and Development Committee

• Monitor local site compliance to cooperative study’s regulations and policies

• Partake in biweekly conference calls with study’s national coordinating center and all

other participating sites

• Administers various structured clinical interviews, questionnaires, and

neuropsychological tests on patients during visits

Creation of safety plan with participants

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Monitoring of suicidal behavior in patients during their participation

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Maintain and organize forms, reports, and correspondence within regulatory binders

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Distribution of study recruitment materials

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Data collection and entry into Electronic Database Capture system on Sharepoint Site

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Submission of data form packs in Electronic Database Capture system

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Decision making for novel situations regarding study data outcome

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Lebanon NH,

October 2009-September 2011

Research Coordinator (June 2010-September 2011, Full-time 40hrs/week)

• Recruit and screen student athletes for “Effect of Biomechanical Force Exposure on

Cognition and Brain Activation in Student Athletes” study

• Scheduling subjects for MRI’s and neurocognitive testing

• Neuropsychometrist

• In charge of protocol and consent revisions and annual renewals for the Institutional

Review Board and the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects for the study

• In charge of study progress reports to NIH

• Decision making for novel situations regarding study data outcome

• Preparing manuscripts for submission

• Compiling and organizing information for grant submission

Project Coordinator (January 2010- September 2011, Full-time 40hrs/week)

• Coordinate on-field biomechanical data collection for “Effect of Biomechanical Force

Exposure on Cognition and Brain Activation in Student Athletes” and Simbex’s

MTBI study

• Interview, hire, train, and organize student Research Assistants for on-field data

collection

• Work with trainers, coaches and athletes to coordinate certain pre and post season

data collection procedures

• Make sure all equipment is functioning properly

• Assist with database management for Simbex

Neuroscience Technician (October 2009-June 2010, Full-time 40hrs/week)

• On-field collection of biomechanical data for “Effect of Biomechanical Force

Exposure on Cognition and Brain Activation in Student Athletes” study

• Assist on various aspects of several of the research studies within the department

• Neuropsychometrist

• Database management

• Checking scoring of neuropsychiatric test batteries

Clinical Psychometrist (May 2010-August 2010, Full-time 40hrs/week)

• Administration of a broad range of clinical tests to a variety of patients on the

departmental service (Epileptic, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, personality

disorders, etc.)

Building a strong rapport with patients and family members

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Communication with post docs on how to proceed with testing based on close

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behavioral observations of the patients

Scoring tests and writing observation reports

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of

Neurology, Lebanon NH, June 2009-Octiober 2009

Research Assistant/Summer Intern (Part-time 20hrs/week)

• Collect ALS surveys and enter data into excel database. Record patient addresses onto a

GIS program and create a map with patient ID markers. Lake sampling for algae and

pond scum at various lakes. Contact patients when necessary for missing or additional

information. Recruit new patients and neurologists for study. Liaison with groups such as

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Patientslikeme.org, and the

Muscular Dystrophy Association.

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center: Department of Hematology,

Denver, CO, June 2007- July 2008 (Full-time 40hrs/week)

Student Research Assistant

• Provided assistance on numerous cancer related projects including helping others set

up, run, and maintain and conduct experiments related to cancer cells, isolation of RNA,

RTPCR, Southern and Western procedures, as well as data collection and analyses.

MidCoast Behavioral Health Unit, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME

04011, February 2008- May 2008 (Part-time 4hrs/week)

Student Intern

Independent Study

Psychology Department, Bowdoin College, Spring 2009

Study entitled “Temperament and Picky Eating”

-Investigating the relationship between temperament and picky eating in

children

-Poster presented at International Society on Infant Studies (ISIS)

in March 2010 in Baltimore, MD

Skills

Laboratory: Molecular biology, cell culture and compound purification techniques.

Computer: Microsoft Office, SPSS, PRISM Graphing and Analysis, Microsoft Access,

EndNote, CPRS, EPIC Hyperspace

Other

Proficient in:

Structured Clinical Interview for DSM IV

Hamilton Depression Scale

Clinical Administered PTSD Scale

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Human Subjects Research by Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2011)

MRI Operator at Dartmouth College (2009)

References

Edilia Gomes, APRN

Cambridge Health Alliance- Outpatient Psychiatry

26 Central Street

Somerville, MA

617-***-****

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Dr. Bradley Vincent Watts, M.D-MPH

Psychiatry

VA Medical Center White River Junction

215 North Main Street, White River Junction VT 05009

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Pamela Terreri, MSN, PMHNP

Boston College- William F. Connell School of Nursing

Clinical Assistant Professor- Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialty

Cushing Hall

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

617-***-****

Dr. Thomas McAllister, M.D

Chair of the Department of Psychiatry- IU School of Medicine

Goodman Hall

355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-***-****

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