BINULI DE SILVA
newstead
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong track record of delivering personalized patient care. Committed to providing exceptional care through effective patient education and support. Demonstrated leadership skills aimed at improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Focused on optimizing safety protocols to ensure comprehensive and high-quality patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Opal Newstead Grand Care Community
12.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess and address patient needs in a fast-paced setting.
- Performed comprehensive patient health assessments, aiding in the creation of personalized care plans.
- Currently serving as the Infection Prevention and Control Lead at Opal Newstead.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care to residents.
- Assisted in wound assessments and developed tailored wound care plans for residents.
University Clinical Placement
Zilmere Interim Care
- Provided support with residents' activities of daily living (ADLs), including safe manual handling, personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting.
- Maintained accurate documentation and contributed to discharge planning.
- Administered prescribed medications as directed.
- Communicated effectively with doctors during emergency situations.
University Clinical Placement
St. Andrew's Private Hospital (orthopaedic Ward)
- Provided support in clinical procedures, including drain and catheter removal, wound cleaning, and dressing.
- Administered prescribed oral and IV medications, as well as injections.
- Maintained accurate documentation, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Monitored pre-op and post-op procedures, vital signs, and neurovascular status, while observing patient conditions and collaborating with the healthcare team on critical and emergency situations.
University Clinical Placement
Brisbane Private Hospital (orthopaedic Ward)
- Administered prescribed oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as IV antibiotics and other medications.
- Educated patients on various types of dressings (e.g., VAC, Pico) and provided guidance on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Delivered patient-centered care by coordinating with patients' families and guardians, addressing their concerns, and referring them to appropriate professionals, such as occupational therapists or social workers, for additional support.
University Clinical Placement
Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (mental Health)
- Assisted with admission summaries and discharge planning for patients.
- Conducted mental health assessments, monitored vital signs, and maintained accurate documentation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, advocating for patients' needs, including social work support and accommodation requirements.
- Administered oral medications, injections, and monitored dietary needs.
- Engaged in wellbeing activities with patients, offering therapeutic communication, reassurance, and encouragement.
- Attended Deep Brain Stimulation education sessions and monitored patients post-procedure.
University Clinical Placement
Princess Alexandra's Hospital (Neurosurgery Ward)
- Assisted with admission summaries, discharge planning, patient and family education, and follow-up outpatient information.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reported any emergencies to the treating team, and took action to stabilize patients' conditions.
- Performed minor medical procedures, including catheterization, bladder scans, drain removal, wound cleaning and dressing, and tracheostomy suctioning.
- Adhered to hospital policies and guidelines while performing procedures, maintaining an aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.
- Participated in educational in-services on wound dressing, tracheostomy care, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland university of Technology
01.2023
Skills
- First aid training
- CPR training
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Organization and time management
- Computer skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Clinical procedures
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Health documentation
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Opal Newstead Grand Care Community
12.2023 - Current
University Clinical Placement
Zilmere Interim Care
University Clinical Placement
St. Andrew's Private Hospital (orthopaedic Ward)
University Clinical Placement
Brisbane Private Hospital (orthopaedic Ward)
University Clinical Placement
Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (mental Health)
University Clinical Placement
Princess Alexandra's Hospital (Neurosurgery Ward)
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland university of Technology
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