AMANDA SENANAYAKE
Registered Nurse
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with over three years of healthcare experience in a variety of medical settings, including emergency units, ICU, neonatal units, geriatric units, and rehabilitation centers. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and prescribe the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Monash Health
08.2021 - Current
- Practice safely within the profession and own scope of practice boundaries
- Demonstrate commitment to person-centred care, best practice standards and the Monash Health Nursing and Midwifery Foundations of Care
- Ensure the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care to consumers
- Demonstrate and maintain competency in the performance of technical/clinical skills
- Conduct assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with the patient and their family and carers
- Monitor patients for critical changes and initiate appropriate emergency procedures
- Identifies and promptly escalates and documents emerging issues of concern to the Manager
- Ensure individuals receive appropriate nutrition care
- Ensure timely discharge planning and facilitate the consumer's safe and effective transition from hospital to home by way of referral to appropriate health resources and services
- Conduct health promotion to enhance consumer health and well-being and also encourage and empower consumers to participate in their health care
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all other health professionals and support staff, consumers, families, the community and external care providers
- Maintain accurate and current medical records ensuring documentation meets professional and legal standards
- Adhere to legislation pertaining to privacy and confidentiality and the handling of personal information
- Participate in the development of Nursing and Midwifery policies and procedures as required
- Participate in multi-disciplinary family meetings as required
- Ensure consumer complaints are escalated in adherence relevant policies and procedures
- Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Standards and Professional Codes and Guidelines
- Maintains record of own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per NMBA registration standard
- Practice in accordance with the Monash Health Professional Development Framework for the area
- Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and respect for the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of others at all times
- Perform as an advocate and promote an active partnership with patients, their carers and families to ensure safe and effective person-centred care
- Advocate for Nursing and Midwifery within the organisation
- Act as a professional advocate for Monash Health.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Personal Care Assistant
Your Nursing Agency & Belmore Nurses
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Recognizes and practices within my scope of practice, working under appropriate supervision and delegation
- Provides care that supports effective efficient utilization of the health care delivery system resources
- Uphold standards of care relevant to the unit under the guidance of the nursing divisions clinical standards framework
- Ensures adherence to the organizations policy and procedure and relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and common law affecting clinical practice
- Promote and contribute to effective ethical decision making through adherence to professional code of ethics, code of conduct, and the organization's mission and values
- Ability to work as a team member
- Assisting to lift and turn patients
- Shower, bathe and shave patients
- Assist with dressing and eating
- Assist in mobilization of patients
- Make sure that the client has a clean supply of clothing and linen and remove and clean all solid items
- Observe and report any changes of the patient's condition
- Other duties as directed by the Nurse in Charge that are within the limits of my skills, competence and training consistent with this classification
- Safe practice and environment - ensure staff awareness and compliance with all organizations policies and procedures, adherence to Occupational Health and Safety practice requirements ensuring safe practice environment for patients, staff and visitors, operational processes for equipment management and safety followed, understanding and practice of infection control procedures at all times.
Barista/ all-rounder
EL FRESCO DELI CAFE
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments
- Preparing food such as sandwiches and baked goods, grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, serving items to customers
- Packaging food and beverages for sale
- Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the difference between items and educating customers about brewing methods
- Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils
- Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality
- Updating signage and displays to attract customers
- Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, behind the counter
- Work in as part of a fun and energetic team member
- Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls
- Polite, engaging personality and commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence
- Ability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Exceptional listening and communication skills, willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation.
Education
Master of Nursing Practise - Nursing
Monash University
Clayton, VIC07.2021
Bachelor of Biology - Biological Science
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, USA05.2018
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Adaptability
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Motivated Attitude
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Trauma and ER Experience
- Knowledgable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care
- Procedure preparations
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Treatment Planning
- Family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Fluent in English and Sinhalese
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient Assessments
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clear Patient Communication
- OSHA safety expert
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Intake and discharge
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Home care
- Removing sutures
- IV setup
- Insulin medication assistance
- Emotional awareness
- Geriatric Nursing
- Feeding Assistance
- Documentation and Charting
- Staff Supervision
- Training staff
- Evaluations
References
- RN Vidarshi Kalani, Monash Health, 0470-671-722 (work reference)
- RN Aaron Luis, Monash Health NUM, Aaron.Luis@monashhealth.org, (03)-9594-5468 (work reference)
- Miss Maxine Campbell, Alfred Health - Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program, Maxine.campbell@alfred.org.au, 0419-317-859 (graduate reference)
- Nalaka Bandara, nalaka.b1984@gmail.com, 045-074-5134 (personal reference)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Monash Health
08.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Your Nursing Agency & Belmore Nurses
09.2020 - 12.2021
Barista/ all-rounder
EL FRESCO DELI CAFE
08.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Nursing Practise - Nursing
Monash University
Bachelor of Biology - Biological Science
Sonoma State University
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