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Chayadani (Chaya) Rathnayaka

Mandurah,WA

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in Cardiology, HDU, Labour Room, and Emergency Care. Skilled in delivering safe, patient-centred care with sound clinical judgment and excellent communication.

Currently working at Mercy Health Mandurah, providing quality aged care services in line with NMBA standards.

Reliable, team-focused, and flexible with availability for all shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health
Mandurah, WA
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments and developed individualized care plans per Aged Care Quality Standards.
  • Administered medications accurately using electronic medication management systems, including iCare and MediMap.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary care with GPs, allied health professionals, families, and aged care teams.
  • Performed wound care management, catheter care, PEG feeding, and palliative care following best practice guidelines.
  • Provided emotional support and advocacy for residents and families while respecting cultural preferences.
  • Documented clinical progress, incident reports, and handovers accurately using digital aged care systems such as AutumnCare and LeeCare.
  • Participated in staff training, policy updates, and compliance audits for Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
  • Promoted residents’ independence through safe mobility support, nutrition monitoring, and social engagement activities.

Registered Nurse, Cardiology Department

Provincial General Hospital
Nuwara Eliay , Sri Lanka
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
  • Assisted in pre- and post-operative care for cardiac procedures.
  • Collaborated with cardiologists and allied health teams to ensure timely patient discharges.
  • Performed ECGs, monitored vital signs, and maintained clinical documentation per hospital protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on medications and lifestyle modifications for recovery.

Registered Nurse, Obstetric and neonatal Ward

Provincial General Hospital
Nuwara Eliya, Sri lanka
04.2015 - 08.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods to ensure maternal and fetal wellbeing.
  • Assisted in normal vaginal deliveries and instrumental births while supporting obstetric teams during caesarean sections.
  • Provided extensive postnatal care, including pain management, wound care, breastfeeding support, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Cared for neonates in well-baby and special care nursery settings, focusing on feeding and temperature regulation.
  • Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, immunisations, and discharge planning.
  • Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Sunderland University
UK
02-2023

Diploma in Midwifery -

School of Nursing
Kandy, Sri Lanka
12-2018

Diploma in General Nursing -

School of Nursing
Kandy, Sri Lanka
03-2015

Skills

  • Critical care management
  • Medication administration
  • Newborn and infant care
  • IV therapy management
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical records organization
  • Postpartum support

Certification

  • National police check
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate
  • First aid and CPR certificate
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check
  • Working with children check

Languages

English
Professional
Sinhala
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mercy Health
08.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiology Department

Provincial General Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Obstetric and neonatal Ward

Provincial General Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Sunderland University

Diploma in Midwifery -

School of Nursing

Diploma in General Nursing -

School of Nursing

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