Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Clinical skills
MEDICAL LICSENSING AUTHORITIES
OTHER QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
Research Experience
Conference Attendance
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Certification
Profession Relevant Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
VOLUNTEERING
References
STATUTORY DECLARATION
Timeline
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DILMI WEERASINGHE

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

  • Experienced medical doctor with a proven track record of over 5 years in delivering exceptional patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in optimal outcomes. Adaptable to evolving medical protocols and dedicated to providing compassionate care. Proficient in clinical procedures and skilled in educating patients on their healthcare journey.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Officer in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

Lady Ridgeway Hospital For Children
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.

Postgraduate Trainee in Palliative Medicine

National Institute of Cancer Maharagama
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked in various departments to gain hands-on experience.
  • Came up with new ideas and improvements, which were discussed with senior employers.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Organized and maintained records.

Medical Officer in Neonatal ICU

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.

Medical Officer in General Medicine

Colombo East Base Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.

Intern House Officer

Base Hospital Karawanella
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Medical Executive in Quality Assurance

Asiri Surgical Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.

Education

Diploma in Palliative Medicine -

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine Colombo
Sri Lanka
01.2022

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

Tianjin Medical University
China
06.2016

Clinical skills

  • Comprehensive history-taking and physical examination.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize patient problems.
  • Proficiency in CPR and emergency response.
  • Interpretation of laboratory and imaging results. Clinical reasoning and decision-making.
  • Knowledge of pharmacology and medication prescribing.a
  • Development and implementation of treatment plans. Monitoring and assessing patient progress.
  • Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Documentation and reporting of clinical findings.
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Participation in case discussions and handovers.
  • Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds. Providing culturally sensitive care.
  • Educating patients about their conditions and treatment options. Advocating for patient needs and preferences.
  • Understanding of clinical guidelines and protocols. Engagement in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. Efficiently managing patient loads.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality.
  • Engagement in self-assessment and continuous learning. Participation in professional development activities.
  • Procedural Skills: Venipuncture and IV cannulation. Wound management and suturing. Basic airway management and intubation.

MEDICAL LICSENSING AUTHORITIES

Australian Medical Council

  • AMC Part 1-CAT MCQ - Completed in August 2024 (Candidate No: AMC2242543‎)

Result - Pass         Score- 260


Current registration - Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), Sri Lanka

  • Date of registration - 15.06.2019

Registration no - 38363

OTHER QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS

PTE (Pearson Test for English) - Completed in September 2024

  • Pearson Professional Centre –Brisbane (Candidate No: PTE003558844)

Overall score - 83

Research Experience

  • Participated by gathering data and presentation of the research as research assistant in the assessment of "Differences of the effects of neuromuscular relaxants based on gender" in 2015 at Tianjin Medical University.
  • Case study on "Importance of caregiver support in Paediatric Palliative care" in 2022 at National Institute of Cancer Maharagama.
  • Presentation of a case study on “Play therapy in paediatric palliative care” during Paediatric palliative care ECHO course (2023)


Conference Attendance

  • EPEC Paediatrics conference organized by Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network in Manila, Philippines (2022)
  • "Together for Children" conference and workshop organized by Sri Lanka Association for Child Development of Sri Lanka (2023)



Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • International Association for Hospice and Palliative care (IAHPC)
  • Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
  • Palliative care Association of Sri Lanka
  • Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement – Public Health services provider

Certification

  • Participation in the webinar “Healing hearts and Communities” organized by the Palliative Care Association of Sri Lanka (2022)
  • Participation in the Paediatric palliative care ECHO course (2023)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification - (Updated 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - (Updated 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka)


Profession Relevant Skills

  • Proven and effective communication skills with patients, families and other medical professionals.
  • Leadership abilities to lead and manage practice staff in providing patients with quality care.
  • Highly organized, which allows me to keep records and patient details in order.
  • Detailed-oriented, which reduces mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis and medication administration.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy exploring nature and I am interested in wildlife. When time permits, I offer orientation to students interested in pursuing a medical career.

VOLUNTEERING

  • Medical camp at the Galle Face Green, Sri Lanka:

500 hours of volunteering with Sri Lanka Red Cross Society and Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement as a doctor/ first responder and a humanitarian for 100 days (9th April 2022 - 20th July 2022)


  • Medical camp to screen non communicable diseases of the staff at Musaeus College, Sri Lanka (2023)

References

Dr. Jayatri Jagoda

Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

Address: Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo,   Sri Lanka

Phone Number: +94718323589

Email: jayatridj@yahoo.com


Dr. K.N. Sanjeewa De Silva

Consultant Paediatrician

Address: Address: Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo,   Sri Lanka

Phone Number: +94768094318

Email: drknsdesilva@gmail.com


STATUTORY DECLARATION

The Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 28/09/2024.



Name: Dr D. N. Weerasinghe              Signed: ___________________

Timeline

Medical Officer in Paediatric Palliative Medicine

Lady Ridgeway Hospital For Children
01.2022 - 04.2024

Postgraduate Trainee in Palliative Medicine

National Institute of Cancer Maharagama
11.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Officer in Neonatal ICU

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
02.2021 - 11.2021

Medical Officer in General Medicine

Colombo East Base Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021

Intern House Officer

Base Hospital Karawanella
06.2018 - 06.2019

Medical Executive in Quality Assurance

Asiri Surgical Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Participation in the webinar “Healing hearts and Communities” organized by the Palliative Care Association of Sri Lanka (2022)
  • Participation in the Paediatric palliative care ECHO course (2023)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification - (Updated 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - (Updated 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka)


Diploma in Palliative Medicine -

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine Colombo

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

Tianjin Medical University
DILMI WEERASINGHE