Medical Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Nadee Siriwardana, RN
Address: ** ******* **** *** #* Brookline, MA 02445 Mobile: (303) 803- 6638
E-mail: **********@*****.***
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
******@**********.***
Dr. Bradley Vincent Watts, M.D-MPH
Psychiatry
VA Medical Center White River Junction
215 North Main Street, White River Junction VT 05009
*******.*****@**.***
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
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
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