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Darshani Ratnayake  Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

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
Bundoora, Vic
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)
Belmore Nurses Bureau
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, VIC
12.2018

Diploma Of Nursing -

BoxHill Institute of Tafe
Boxhill Vic
08.2013

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
Darshani Ratnayake Ratnayake Mudiyanselage