Darshani Ratnayake Ratnayake Mudiyanselage
South Morang,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Mental Health Nurse with a natural ability to connect, calm, and inspire trust — even in the most challenging situations. Known for combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion to deliver safe, person-centred care that protects dignity, promotes recovery, and creates lasting positive change.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Northpark Private Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions
- Coordinate and lead a team of nurses and support staff to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Conduct mental state examinations, risk assessments, and develop individualised care plans.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, allied health, and families to ensure coordinated care.
- Support and mentor junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinate shift allocations and team communications to optimise unit operations.
Registered Nurse
Agency Nurse – Multiple Facilities (Public & Private)
2013 - 2020
- Provided high-quality nursing care across mental health (adult, adolescent, and aged), surgical, medical, day surgery, rehabilitation, and palliative care settings, as well as aged care facilities.
- Adapted quickly to diverse environments, consistently maintaining high standards of care.
- Assisted in pre- and post-operative care, pain management, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Delivered dignified end-of-life care, supporting both patients and their families.
- Maintained patient safety in dynamic, high-pressure clinical contexts.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2018
Diploma Of Nursing -
BoxHill Institute of Tafe
Boxhill Vic08.2013
Skills
- Acute & chronic mental health nursing
- Crisis intervention & de-escalation
- Risk assessment & safety planning
- Mental state examinations (MSE)
- Recovery-oriented practice
- Medication administration & monitoring
- Therapeutic communication & counselling
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient & family education
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Northpark Private Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Agency Nurse – Multiple Facilities (Public & Private)
2013 - 2020
Bachelor Of Nursing -
La Trobe University
Diploma Of Nursing -
BoxHill Institute of Tafe
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