DANUSHKA DE SILVA
Blacktown,Australia
Summary
I am a motivated Resident Medical Officer with over two years of postgraduate experience across a diverse array of specialties at Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Sutherland Hospitals. I am intending to pursue General Practice training in 2027 and will be using 2026 as an opportunity to locum and broaden my clinical exposure across diverse healthcare settings. My background in high-acuity hospital environments has equipped me with strong skills in managing undifferentiated presentations, after-hours care, and the safe escalation of deteriorating patients. I am adaptable, reliable, and work well within multidisciplinary teams, making me well-suited to locum roles requiring flexibility, sound clinical judgment, and efficient patient-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
Blacktown Hospital
Blacktown, Australia
02.2025 - Current
- Completed rotations in Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Intensive Care and Paediatrics.
- Active participation in MET calls, ensuring resuscitation and stabilization of patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Supervised and mentored junior medical staff, including interns and medical students, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
- Actively participated in clinical audits, contributing to the enhancement of patient care and the optimization of hospital practices.
JUNIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Blacktown Hospital
Blacktown, Australia
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Completed rotations in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology and Rehabilitative Medicine.
- Managed acute presentations, participated in MET calls liaising with ICU and Anaesthetics for deteriorating patients.
- Independently performed a range of procedures under supervision.
ASSISTANT IN MEDICINE (AIM)
Sutherland Hospital
Sutherland, Australia
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported ward-based surgical and medical care.
- Reviewed patients pre- and post-operatively, assisted in discharge planning and documentation.
Education
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) -
University of New South Wales
Sydney01.2023
BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (HONS) -
International Medical University
Malaysia01.2020
EDEXCEL IGCSE O LEVELS AND GCE A LEVELS -
Asian International School
Sri Lanka01.2013
Skills
- Ultrasound-guided cannulation
- Ascitic taps (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
- Venepuncture and Peripheral IV cannulation
- IDC and NGT insertion
- ECG interpretation
- Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Wound suturing and basic surgical skills
- Arterial line insertion (Radial)
Certification
- Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (BASIC) Course, AiMSi, Blacktown Hospital, 06/2025
- Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1), AiMSi, Blacktown Hospital, 09/2024
- Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2), AiMSi, Blacktown Hospital, 07/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Liverpool Hospital / UNSW, 12/2021
- Surgical Skills & Suturing, SurgerySkills.com, 12/2022
- Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis, Johns Hopkins University (Online), 12/2020
- First Aid Certification, Malaysian Red Crescent, 12/2019
Research And Audits
- Polymorphisms of TLRs 4 & 9 and Risk of Severe Falciparum Malaria: A Meta-Analysis, Unpublished, 01/2020
- Audit: Analysis of Time Taken from Presentation to ECG for Patients Presenting to Blacktown Hospital ED with Chest Pain 10/2025
Extracurricular Activities
Chairman, Student Development Committee, IMU, 01/2019- 2/2020
Treasurer, Student Representative Council, IMU, 01/2019- 12/2020
Senior School Prefect, Asian International School, 09/2011- 09/2013
Multiple awards in Athletics, Cricket, Basketball and Badminton- Awarded school colours in each field
Hobbies and Interests
I am a passionate sports enthusiast, both as a player and an avid follower, with particular interest in cricket, basketball, badminton, tennis, and rugby (NRL and Union). In my downtime, I enjoy going to the gym to maintain fitness and relax with the latest TV shows and films.
Languages
English, Sinhala
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER
Blacktown Hospital
02.2025 - Current
JUNIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Blacktown Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2025
ASSISTANT IN MEDICINE (AIM)
Sutherland Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD) -
University of New South Wales
BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (HONS) -
International Medical University
EDEXCEL IGCSE O LEVELS AND GCE A LEVELS -
Asian International School