ANURADHA SINGHE WIRINDUGE
Mickleham,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Northern Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered culturally competent care tailored to meet the diverse needs of the patient population served within the facility.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Assisted in reducing medication errors by diligently following established protocols and utilizing barcode scanning technology during medication administration.
- Supported the implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives, resulting in improved quality of care for patients.
HEALTH ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Participate in delegated care relating to patients' activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs, dignity, and comfort of patients are maintained
- Provide constant observation to patients at risk of harm to self or others
- Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary
- Taking the patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Talking to patients and reassuring them
- Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
- Adhering to professional standards
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT
Diploma of Nursing -
Careers Australia Institute of Education And Training
Certificate IV in Aged Care -
Wentworth College
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Wentworth College
Professional Development
- Basic Life Support
- Hand Hygiene
- Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls
- Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries
- Introduction to Manual Handling
- The COVID 19 patients: Patient Care and Management
- Dining and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Aboriginal cultural awareness
- Blood safe clinical transfusion practice
References
1. Raja William
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Nursing Workforce Unit
Northern Health
185,Cooper Street, Epping, Vic 3076
03 8405 2760/Nursing.Workforcecoordinators@nh.org.au
2. Rachel Green
Nurse Unit Manager- Ward 19( Orthopaedics,Plastics,Breast and ENT)
Northern Health
03 8468 8124/ Rachel.Green@nh.org.au
3. Renee O'Rourke
Nurse Unit Manager- Ward 4(Renal,Aged Medical,Dementia)
Northern Health
03 8405 8122/ Renee.Orourke@nh.org.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
Northern Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
HEALTH ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2022
Certificate IV in Aged Care -
Wentworth College
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Wentworth College
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT
Diploma of Nursing -
Careers Australia Institute of Education And Training
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