Nirosha Rathnayake
Chesapeake, VA 23320
adnqji@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective:
Obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare facility where I can make the most of my family nurse practitioner education and training. Caring is my passion; I strive to provide the best healthcare for each patient, utilizing research and evidence based practice. I am a qualified, motivated, and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who focuses on presenting quality care and keeping direct lines of communication with patients and the entire healthcare team. I have solid credentials, and I am diversely experienced with primary care.
Certification:
• Virginia Medical Board Certified Licensed Nurse Practitioner # 002*******
• Virginia Registered Nurse Licensure # 000*******
• NPI: #134*******
• DEA: MR6232362
• BSL Certified
Education:
08/17/2020 Master of Science for Family Nurse Practitioner South University, Savannah, GA
05/07/2011 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
09/24/2003 Bachelor of Science in Management and Technical Science Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Developmental Milestones
Clinical Areas
Advanced Health and Physical
Assessment (60 hrs )
Adults and Gerontology ( 180 hrs )
Women’s Health ( 180 hrs)
Pediatrics ( 180 hrs )
Primary Care (180 hrs )
Clinical Sites
Dr. Paragas, Primary Care Physicians
Dr. Paragas, Primary Care Physicians
Ashley Fuster FNP-C, Primary Care
Physicians
Ashley Fuster FNP-C, Primary Care
Physicians
Dr. Paragas, Primary Care Physicians
Clinical Skills: I am a self-motivated healthcare practitioner; I have experience in maintaining all perspectives of clinical patient care in a single provider and swift-paced environment, where both appointments and walk ins were welcomed. Furthermore, I have evaluated and delivered comprehensive healthcare to the practice’s patient group, ranging from age 1 to 95. Also, I have conducted various medical procedures to isolate, recognize, and address the nature of the patient’s illness or injury. These include:
• Annual physical examination
• Formulating differential diagnosis
• Health promotion and patient education
• Ordering diagnostic testing and interpretation of the results
• Family Counseling and contraceptive methods
• Health Screening
• Adhering to policy and regulation protocol
• Immunizations
• Wound Care
• EKG Interpretation
• Ear Irrigations
• Pelvic examination, pap smear screening and collection of vaginal cultures
• Prescribing medication electronically and manually
• Chronic Pain Management
• Follow up care after status post operation
• Transition of care
• New patient admissions
• Patients follow up calls
• Electronic documentation including using ICD 10 codes and SOAP notes Special Qualifications: MS Office Proficiency, Practice Fusion, and EPIC computer system Work Experience:
02/15/2021- current – Ascend Wellness Services – Nurse Practitioner specialized in Family Practice
• Annual physical examination
• Formulating differential diagnosis
• Health promotion and patient education
• Ordering diagnostic testing and interpretation of the results
• Health Screening
• Health screening for psychiatric conditions
• Immunizations
• Prescribing medication electronically and manually
• New patient admissions
• Patients follow up calls
• Patient referral
• Electronic documentation using Office Ally
11/20/2020- 01/20/2021 (Internship) – Primary Care Physicians Chesapeake – Nurse Practitioner specialized in Family Practice
• Annual physical examination
• Formulating differential diagnosis
• Health promotion and patient education
• Ordering diagnostic testing and interpretation of the results
• Health Screening
• Immunizations
• EKG Interpretation
• Ear Irrigations
• Pelvic examination, pap smear screening and collection of vaginal cultures
• Prescribing medication electronically and manually
• Transition of care
• New patient admissions
• Patients follow up calls
• Patient referral
• Electronic documentation using Practice Fusion
06/13/2016- 04/01/2020 Sentara Princess Ann Hospital – Registered Nurse BSN
● Medical surgical RN specialized in post op care
● Develop and implement plan of care for patient’s current condition.
● Obtain a comprehensive health history and assess acute and chronic conditions.
● Interpret results of diagnostic tests.
● Educate patients and families regarding medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation and prevention.
● Patient care including wound, NG/PEG tube, chest tube, JP drains, PICC line, central line, and urine catheters including suprapubic catheters.
● Obtained experience in cardiology, oncology, surgical, stroke, and intermediate care departments
● Phlebotomy
● Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, case management, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dieticians. 07/11/2011 Chesapeake Regional medical center - Registered Nurse BSN
● Medical surgical RN specialized in women’s care.
● Develop and implement plan of care of patient’s current condition.
● Obtain a comprehensive health history and assess acute and chronic conditions.
● Interpret results of diagnostic tests.
● Educate patients and families regarding medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence, and crisis anticipation and prevention.
● Obtained experience in vascular, cardiology, oncology, surgical, women, and mother and baby departments.
● Charge Nurse
● Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, case management, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dieticians.
● Patient care including wound, NG/PEG tube, chest tube, JP drains, PICC line, central line, and urine catheters, including suprapubic catheters. Certifications:
10/29/20 to current: Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner 07/2011 to current: Registered Nurse Licensure Virginia Department of Health Professions 07/2011 to current: CPR/AED Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Will be able to obtain ACLS certification upon hiring Honors and Awards:
§ South University - Cum Laude
§ Old Dominion University - Cum Laude
§ Sentara Princess Ann Hospital - Nominee for Daisy Award 2017
§ Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - Employee of the Quarter 2016 and 2016 Nurse Exemplar Nominee
References
Dr. Florence Paragas MD
Primary care Physicians
1200 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA. 23320
adnqji@r.postjobfree.com
Ashely Fuster FNP -C
Tricare Suffolk Clinic
7021 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk,VA, 23435
adnqji@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Kulasegara Skandaraj MD
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
736 N Battlefield Blvd
Chesapeake, VA, 23320
adnqji@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Darshan Patel MD
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
2025 Glenn Mitchell Drive
Virginia Beach, VA, 23320
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Dr. Ratnasiri Gunawardena
Sentara Healthcare
850 Kempsville Road Ste 100E
Norfolk, VA, 23502